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The scarf is one of the most practical and versatile winter accessories.  Once a women’s accessory, scarves are the source of confusion for modern men.  Today, Wellcultured dispels this confusion and offers many ways for a man to wear a scarf.

The Parisian Knot

The Parisian knot provides a great amount of warmth without sacrificing style.  The resulting look is very European and sophisticated.  This knot is paired best with a trim, short jacket.

How to tie it:
1)    Fold the scarf lengthwise.
2)    Drape the folded scarf around your neck
3)    Take the loose ends in one hand, the loop in the other.
4)    Pull the loose ends through the loop to achieve desired knot.
5)    Tighten as desired.

Once-around Knot

The once-around knot is among the more casual ways to wear a scarf.  More importantly, it is easy to tie and warm.  The knot looks good with a blazer and is simple enough to be tied on the go.

How to tie it:
1)    Drape the scarf around your neck with one side hanging lower than the other.
2)    Cross the longer end under the shorter end.
3)    Bring the longer end under the crossing point and through the gap with your neck.
4)    Tighten as desired.

Muffler

The muffler is a classic and practical knot.  The accumulation of fabric right under the chin provides the wearer with greater protection on particularly blustery days.  This knot can be worn rather tight on colder days and looser, for a more fashionable urban take on warmer winter days.

How to tie it:

1)    Drape the scarf around your neck with one side hanging lower than the other.
2)    Take the longer end and wrap it around your neck.
3)    Adjust the wrap to be looser or tighter, depending on your circumstances.

Twice Around Knot

This knot is incredibly warm, though not exactly neat.  There is little more to this knot than simply wrapping a scarf around one’s neck until the scarf is entirely bundled around the neck.  Tuck the ends of the scarf into a jacket for even more warmth. This knot is quite cumbersome.

How to tie it:

1)    Drape a scarf around your neck with one end at your collarbone, the other at your waist.
2)    Wrap the long end around your neck twice.
3)    Adjust as desired.

The Over-the-Shoulder Throw

Throwing a scarf over one’s shoulder can work out quite well or rather poorly.  On one hand, when worn properly, this look can be suave, warm and carefree.  However, there is always the risk of looking like a misplaced extra from the latest Harry Potter Movie.  Avoid bold prints or bright colors with this method to stay away from the Hogwarts look.

How to do it:

1)    Drape the scarf around your neck with one end slightly longer than the other.
2)    Wrap the longer end halfway around your neck, allowing it to rest on your back.