long scarves, oblong scarves

Long scarves are very versitile, many can be worn as a shawl, draped over your shoulders, or secured with a brooch. A long scarf can also be worn as a belt, a pareo over a skirt or jeans, or around your head as a headband or head cover.

click here for the 3 basic folding techniques of long scarves and have fun!

Belt Sash
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) scarf like an accordion. 2. Wrap it around your waist and use a simple knot to secure it in the middle. Or , put it through your belt loops as shown. This is a great way to add sass to any pair of trousers!
Hat Sash
Click on image to view larger version	Tie any oblong scarf around a hat in a simple knot, a bow, or secure with a pin. You can change the look of a hat in a minute, and coordinate it to your outfit!
Italian Loop
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) scarf into a smaller oblong. You can fold it like an accordion, or simply fold it in half lengthwise several times until it is the desired width. 2. Fold your oblong in half, ends to ends, creating a loop. 3. Place this folded oblong behind your neck and bring the looped end and the loose ends to the front. 4. Take the two loose ends and pull them through the loop. 5. Pull the ends until the scarf fits as snugly around your neck as you like
Grecian
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) scarf like an accordion. 2. Place it around your neck, ends facing the back. 3. Adjust and fluff the front so that lies in a gentle fold.
Jeweled Oblong
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long scarf like an accordion. If it’s very long, fold it in half to shorten it first. 2. Wrap it around your neck and use a brooch to secure it on one side. 3. fan out the accordion folds. This works well with a a small square scarf as well.
Large Tie
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long scarf in half lengthwise until desired width is achieved. 2. Place around your neck with the ends in front, one end shorter than the other. 3. Wrap the long end once around the short end and then pull the long end through the top of the loop. 4. Adjust the tie to make it high or low. This is a pretty way to dress up business attire or, with a more casual scarf, a great way to add whimsy to a weekend outfit. This look can also be made with a square scarf folded on the bias.
Long Scarf Sash
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) scarf like an accordion. 2. Wrap it around your waist and use a brooch or a simple knot to secure it on one side. 3. Adjust the other side so that it follows the contour of your hips.
Pareo
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) scarf like an accordion. 2. Wrap it around your waist and use a simple knot to secure it on one side. 3. Adjust the other side so that it follows the contour of your hips. You can secure this with a brooch, or you can put the ends through your belt loops as shown.
Scarf Ring Tie
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) scarf like an accordion. 2. Drape it around your neck and use a scarf ring to gather it in the middle. 3. Alternately, tie a simple knot. 4. Adjust the ring to make the scarf longer or shorter.
Shoulder Sash
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) like an accordion lengthwise several times until it is the desired width. 2. Place over one shoulder. 3. Put a belt around your waist and the sash.
Single Knot
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) scarf like an accordion. 2. Drape it around your neck and tie a simple knot at the side. Both ends can be in front, or you can flip one end to the back
Stole
Click on image to view larger version	Stoles are worn around the shoulders or wrapped around the back to create a luxurious accent for formal dresses or trouser suits. A stole is usually more formal than a shawl because it does not have a fringe. Many can also be worn as any long scarf.
Pony Headband
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) in half lengthwise several times until it is the desired width. 2. Place around your head,, ends facing back. 3.Tie around your ponytail and let the ends loose.

Wide Belt
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) in half lengthwise several times until it is the desired width. 2. Place around your waist, ends facing back. 3. Bring the ends top the front, twist and tie in a knot

Jabot
Click on image to view larger version	1. Fold a long (oblong) scarf like an accordion. 2. Place it around your neck, ends facing the back. 3. bring the ends to the front, and loop one over the other, fluffing out the one on top. 4. This can be tucked into a blouse for a more business-like look.