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Ways to Wear a Scarf

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The traditional way to wear a silk scarf is around your neck. However, scarves are actually very versatile accessories that can be worn in many innovative ways.

Here are some fun ideas for how to wear a scarf.

Wear a Scarf as a Headband

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Wearing a scarf as a headband was made popular by Hollywood hotties Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. You can make the headband as thick or thin as you like depending on how you fold the scarf. Choose colorful scarves in fun prints.

Wear a Scarf as a Belt

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Fold a long oblong scarf to the desired width and then tie it around your waist as a belt. You can drape it lower on your hips to elongate the appearance of your torso.

Wear a Scarf as a Ponytail Holder

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Instead of your standard scrunchie, you can use a small scarf as ponytail holder to add a burst of color to your look. Choose a colorful scarf and tie it around your ponytail, letting the ends drape downward.

Wear a Scarf to Accessorize Your Handbag

To change the look of a basic handbag, you can tie a big scarf around the handle to jazz it up. This video shows how to accessorize your handbag with scarves, shawls and hair clips.

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