14 Intriguing Ways to Wear a Scarf This Winter

Wrapping your scarf around your neck once, then tucking the loose ends into the collar of your buttoned coat is an easy way to add dimension and warmth. This works best when your outerwear is similar in shade but slightly different in texture, providing a subtle contrast.

A fun and well-thought-out outfit involves a scarf and matching sweater, which you can break up with a simple black bomber and some denim. The co-ord option is yet another example of streamlined, fluid winterwear to dabble in this season.

With crochet taking hold in the fashion world, you can bet you'll have the opportunity to wear various shades of yarn all at once. The key is to add structure to these more avant-garde, eye-catching pieces with black accents, such as leather boots and, in this instance, a tie, which breaks up the busyness.

Match your scarf to your handbag and boots, drawing from different shades of the same color palette to achieve a monochrome wintry look. To play to the vibe of an oversize cocoon coat, opt for a thick scarf you can wrap multiple times around your neck.

Blend neutral pieces together with the addition of a plaid scarf thrown over your shoulder. A camel coat styled over a cashmere jumper with black trousers and white shoes is tied together with a checked scarf that incorporates all three colors.

Drape your scarf over any tucked-in top for an air of regal elegance that also provides warmth. This sleek look works best with high-waisted leather pants and heels.

A lightweight cashmere scarf with tassel fringe on the end adds dimension and cozy texture to a sleek leather look. Drape the scarf around your neck and allow it to hang casually, and clutch an everyday bag to update the ensemble with an air of nonchalance.

Get playful with an oversize two-toned scarf when you wrap it around your neck and tie it at the side, allowing half to cover the front of your coat and half to cover the back. You can cinch the look in place with a thin belt and play up the colorblock effect with a complementary accessory, such as this fuzzy bag.

To incorporate a thin, lightweight neckerchief into your look with a hijab, knot the scarf once around your neck and pull most of its length to the front of your look. This adds instant dimension to your outfit, especially when it consists of neutral basics.

Archieve effortless jet-setter status by knotting your scarf over the collar of your coat. Fold the scarf once, wrap it around your neck, and pull the ends through the "loop" side to secure at the front.

Your scarf can oftentimes work as the single "color pop" to your look. Just throw on a black floor-length coat over leggings, grab your shoulder bag, and twist a bright checkered scarf around your neck, with one side draped to the back. Your outfit instantly gets a lot more striking with very little effort.

Create a playful visual effect by making one end of your scarf longer than the other, as if you added it onto your outerwear as a second thought before heading out the door. The less-stylized approach feels blasé and a little more relaxed for a daytime look.

Turn your favorite knitwear into a scarf by tying the sleeves of a sweater or cardigan around your neck. This works best when you're wearing a thin foundation, such as a T-shirt or tank, and you may want to pull on the jumper for another layer of warmth under your blazer later on.

Don't be afraid to work your logo-fied scarf into a look that involves a printed coat. Stick to neutral tones without many other standout accessories, and allow these two main pieces of outerwear to make for the entirety of your monochrome winter look.

Zara Animal Print Handkerchief ($36)

Versace Logo Intarsia Scarf ($337, originally $675)

Kurt Geiger London Poppy Scarf ($98)

Coach Restored Oversized Muffler With Pockets ($175)

EM on Holiday Chunky Knit Scarf ($137)

H&M Satin Scarf ($13)

Rose Carmine Green/Purple Love Scarf ($407)

The Ragged Priest Spliced Knit Scarf in Multi ($56)

Loulou Studio Dorotea Padded Scarf ($285)