How to Wear Your Summer Scarf

The Fashionisto

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Published April 2, 2015

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Updated October 6, 2018

Take a nod from champion of rock style, designer John Varvatos. One of Varvatos' lightweight summer scarves is styled underneath a tailored blazer for a sleek, modern look.Pin
Take a nod from champion of rock style, designer John Varvatos. Worn untied, one of Varvatos’ lightweight summer scarves is styled underneath a tailored blazer for a sleek, modern look.

How to Style Your Scarf

After taking a look at the latest designer scarves for the season, we now offer up ideas for how to wear them. Typically associated with the colder months, it’s not always crystal clear how to pull lightweight scarves into your summer wardrobe. Whether, you’re wearing a tailored, slim-cut suit or relaxing in shorts and a casual tee, there are plenty of ways to style your favorite scarf.

Attending Burberry's spring 2015 women's show, actor Jamie Campbell Bower wears an open Burberry Prorsum scarf with a lightweight, colorful coat.Pin
Attending Burberry’s spring 2015 women’s show, actor Jamie Campbell Bower wears an open Burberry Prorsum scarf with a lightweight, colorful coat.

Paul Smith hones in on a brilliant neutral color palette that plays up the chic components of a small scale scarf placed with layered tops.Pin
Paul Smith (Spring 2015) hones in on a brilliant neutral color palette that plays up the chic components of a small scale scarf placed with layered tops.
Channel the style of a carefree artist. Polo Ralph Lauren pairs a wrapped light scarf with a colorful button-down and printed shorts.Pin
Channel the style of a carefree artist. Polo Ralph Lauren pairs a wrapped light scarf (loose ends are tied to hang off your back) with a colorful button-down and printed shorts.
Photographed by Mario Testino for Burberry's spring 2015 campaign, George Barnett and George Le Page accessorize their suits with scarves in the same color scheme.Pin
Photographed by Mario Testino for Burberry’s spring 2015 campaign, George Barnett and George Le Page accessorize their suits with scarves in the same color scheme.
Designer Greg Lauren embraces an old world flair with a knotted scarf that accompanies relaxed suiting.Pin
Designer Greg Lauren embraces an old world flair with a knotted scarf that accompanies repurposed suiting. Purchase Greg Lauren at Barneys New York.

How to Tie a Men’s Scarf

If you need help with how to tie your scarf, watch this video from Purple Eagle, which shows classic options to upgrade your contemporary look instantly.

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