8 Ways to Style a Large Scarf
and make the most of it throughout the year
Large scarves are one of those pieces that combine beauty and functionality. With just one, you can transform a simple look, warm your neck without losing style, or add a special touch to any outfit. Whether in cotton, linen, or silk, its size allows for many possibilities.
Today I’ll show you eight very simple ways to wear a large scarf around your neck. If you feel like trying it out, you can do it with any square scarf of about 90 x 90 cm. And as inspiration, I’ll show you how these ideas look with one of the printed silk scarves from my Meraki collection: Las Amelias.
1. Simple side knot
A quick and elegant way to wear it. You only need to fold it into a triangle, roll it slightly, and make a knot to one side. Perfect for low-cut blouses or dresses.
2. Double knot at the front
Fold the scarf into a triangle and make a small knot with the ends right at the front. It adds volume and a romantic air. Ideal with shirts or sweaters with a closed neck.
3. Point at the front, without a knot
Place the scarf in a triangle and simply cross the ends behind the neck, letting them fall in front or tucked under the scarf. Simple and sophisticated.
4. With a double turn and knot on the side
An ideal way to add volume without overloading. Roll the scarf from the triangle to form a long strip and wrap it around the neck twice. Then, make a simple knot to one side, letting it subtly peek out or highlighting it as a focal point of the look.
This style adds character and is very flattering, especially with hair up or with simple necklines. A small gesture that transforms any outfit.
5. Knotted under the point – mantoncillo style
Fold the scarf into a triangle and place it over the shoulders, leaving the point towards the back. Bring the ends to the front and make a knot just below the neck, under the front edge of the triangle.
This style has a delicate and somewhat nostalgic air, like the old shawls or traditional scarves, but reinterpreted in silk and with a current design. Ideal to give a feminine and original touch to a plain dress or an open blouse.
6. Knotted at the front – loose tie style
Fold the scarf into a triangle and then roll it slightly from the vertex towards the base, forming a wide strip. Pass the scarf around the neck and make a simple knot at the front, letting the ends fall loose, like a soft tie or aviator scarf.
This style brings a relaxed and elegant touch at the same time. It works great with open shirts, thin sweaters, or jackets. It is a very versatile way to wear the scarf without covering the neckline, ideal for mid-season or everyday looks with a special touch.
7. Around the neck, loose ends
Fold the scarf into a triangle and then roll it from the vertex towards the base to form a long strip. Place it around the neck, with the center in front and the ends towards the back, bringing them back to the front without knotting them.
The ends are left loose, falling naturally on both sides. It is an informal and elegant way to wear the scarf, which brings movement and lightness to the whole. Ideal for relaxed looks and to show off the scarf as the main accessory without overloading the neck.
8. Half knot at the front – casual gesture
Rolled in the shape of a strip, the scarf is placed around the neck and leaving the ends to fall in front. Instead of knotting it completely, make a half bow or a loose knot, without tightening or finishing it completely. It looks relaxed, with movement, as if it had been done without thinking… but with a lot of style.
This shape is perfect for informal or creative looks, and allows you to show off both the color and the fall of the silk. Ideal to give an artistic and soft air to the whole.
How They Look with a Printed Silk Scarf
The photos that accompany this post are made with the scarf Las Amelias, one of the designs in my collection. It is printed on natural silk and measures 90 x 90 cm, so it is perfect for these ways of wearing it.
Each illustration starts from an original painting inspired by flowers and birds, and is designed so that the scarf works well from different angles: unfolded, folded, or with knots that pick it up. The silk has a beautiful drape and provides that soft shine that makes it stand out on its own.
📸 In the images you can see how each of the eight styles that I propose looks.
I hope they serve to inspire you and play with your own scarves. And if you want to discover more models, you can see them in the online store or come see them in person at the studio.