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3 Easy Ways to Style a Plaid Scarf

December 17, 2020 by Katie Haller

Easy ways to wear a plaid scarf

Did you catch my latest reel style video over on Instagram?  If not, I shared a few ways to style my favorite plaid scarf. (Check out my reel HERE)  I bought this plaid scarf last December at a local second-hand store.  I’ve been looking for a plaid scarf like this for years.  I love that it has green and red, so it’s great to wear around the holidays, but I also wear it throughout the winter with my coats. Sometimes it’s tricky to figure out how to wear a scarf.  You would think it would be pretty easy, but it’s not always.

Here are 4 ways I like to wear my plaid scarf.
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Option 1: Blanket wrap

For this look I simply wear the scarf over my shoulders like a shawl, at least that’s how my husband describes my scarves as a shawl as his grandma wore…haha.  This is a cozy way to wear it around the house and it will keep you warm.
Wear a blanket scarf as a wrap
Top- Target (similar) || Leggings- Aerie (exact) || Boots- Target (exact)

Option 3: Draped over the neck

This way is the easiest and I like it a lot because you can still see your outfit.  All you do is drape the scarf over your neck and let it hang down.  I feel like it just adds a little pattern to your sim
Drape a plaid scarf over your outfit
Tunic- Old Navy (exact) || Leggings- Aerie (exact) || Boots- Target (exact)

Option 3:  Bandana style

My scarf is not a square blanket scarf, so doing a bandana style tie can be difficult.  That’s why I’ve been using a little trick with a hair tie.  I fold the scarf in half like a triangle, then I take a hair tie and tie it behind my neck.  This way it doesn’t feel all bulky like the traditional way you would do a bandana style scarf.  (To see the detailed way to tie it you can check out my reel on Instagram HERE).
Tie a plaid scarf like a bandana
Sweater- Old Navy (exact) || Leggings- Aerie (exact) || Boots- Target (exact)

Option 4: The wrap around

I love this way when it’s really cold out because it keeps your neck nice and warm.  I have no idea how to put it into words on how to tie this option so I will again direct you to my reel video so you can get the idea! (Reel video HERE)
How to wear a plaid scarf when it's cold outside
Sweater- PinkBlush (exact) || Leggings- Aerie (exact) || Boots- Target (exact)
Which option will you be trying out?

Katie🤍

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Filed in: Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Style Tips, Winter Fashion • by Katie Haller • 2 Comments

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  1. Maureen

    January 6, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    I have a blanket scarf similar to this and can I be honest, I haven't used it? The size is overwhelming and styling it seems such a hassle. I will need to try these four ways and see if it works out for me!

    Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com

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  2. Katie Margaret

    January 11, 2021 at 3:26 am

    I get overwhelmed by blanket scarves too! Try using the hair tie in the back to hold the scarf. That helps it feel less bulky.

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