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5 Ways To Wear Vintage Scarves

Just an accessory? Think again. UO Stylist Katherine shows us how to tie vintage scarves 5 ways, and let’s just say, the outfit possibilities are endless. Dig out that silk scarf from the depths of your wardrobe and give these styles a go. Just add big hoops and mom jeans, done.
HOW TO WEAR A BANDANA
  1. Bandana


Fold the scarf in half, corner to corner

Place on top of your head and centre the long edge against your forehead and tie the scarf securely at the back

TIP: Use hair pins to secure
MAKE A HANDKERCHIEF TOP
  1. Handkerchief Top


Fold the scarf in half corner to corner and tie at the back

TIP: Wear a bandeau or strapless bra / bikini top as a base and use it to secure and tuck the scarf in place
TIE-FRONT BANDEAU TOP
  1. Tie-Front Bandeau


Fold the scarf in half, corner to corner

Tie at the front in a double knot and tuck fabric into your base layer until secure
HALTERN NECK VINTAGE SCARF
  1. Cross-Front Halter


Tie two scarves together by their corners

Place the knot behind your neck like a halterneck

Cross the scarves across your chest and tie in a double knot at the back

Tuck any loose folds into your bandeau top base layer



5) Bag It

Fold the scarf in half, corner to corner

Fold until you have a long rolled shape and tie to your 90s mini bag