Tie One On - Parisian Style

How to Tie a Scarf

Paris Style

One of the things I have noticed over and over in my research about Paris, is that if you're in Paris, you're going to need to have a great scarf. At least, if you want to look like you belong. Parisian women wear scarves come rain or come shine. The interesting thing is that it seems to be only a symbol of style in Paris, as once you leave the city, women in the rest of France dress completely different. Scarves are a great way to put your own spin on an outfit and create your own style statement.

That is.....if you know HOW to tie a scarf.

Fear not. It isn't that difficult. Here are some tips from Girls Guide to Paris along with a video to help you pull off a stylist new scarf look with a touch of Paris. 

European Style:
Fold your scarf in half, holding the loop end in your left hand and the two loose ends in your right. Slip the scarf over your head and thread the ends through the loop

Basic Style:
Keep the scarf short at one end, and then wrapping it behind the neck, around the front and back behind until there are two ends dangling in the front.

The Bundle Wrap Style:

Drape the scarf around your neck, tucking one end into your coat. Take the long end and bring it around your neck and and wrap it around as many times as you can.

Italian Twist Style:

With the scarf behind your neck, take one end in your right hand, holding it at the breast. With your left hand, loosely loop the scarf in front, then behind you. This will form a U shape over the right end that is being held firmly. Take the left end of the scarf and thread it over the first branch of the loop but under the bit you are holding, and then back over the last branch of the loop.


The popular Hermes scarves are the most beautiful and luxurious silk scarves you can get. I've heard that the Paris store does an awesome demonstration of how to wear their scarves. I also know that they cost somewhere close to $300. So, I plan to stop in to check it out, whether I actually end up buying one there is another story. However, I will return from Paris WITH a new scarf!

In the meantime check out the video below

Now, go and Practice, Practice, Practice!!!
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