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A scarf is a versatile accessory that can be worn to brighten a any basic outfit. There are many different types of scarf. The key to looking stylish when wearing a scarf is to select a gorgeous silk scarf, match it with the right outfit, then find a way to wear it to make you look and feels great.

Take a sash scarf or a triangular silk scarf folded into a long shape, wrap it around you head and tie at the back of your head/ nape of your neck. You can vary the thickness and angle of the scarf depending on the look you want to achieve. For a sixties look you can backcomb your hair at the crown for added lift.

Take a smallish scarf and tie it around your ponytail. You can wrap it around until there are only a few inches left of leave a long bit hanging down depending on the length of your hair and what looks best.

If you want a really easy way to show off your most beautiful scarf and add some colour to an outfit, tie it around the strap of your handbag.

A scarf can be used in the place of a belt either wound through the belt loops of jeans or trousers or tied around a dress as a waist sash. For a flattering look use a long scarf with long ends hanging down as this elongates the body.

Take a large silk scarf and fold diagonally into triangles. Tie around the waist as seen at the ss08 Hermes catwalk show. This is a great way to show of a beautiful scarf with a full on picture. It is also very flattering and a great way to cover up a bulging tummy.

Fold a square scarf diagonally into a triangle and tie over your head peasant style. You can either tie under your hair or under your chin as seen at the AW08 Paul Smith Catwalk shows.

Take a long silk scarf and wrap around your neck then knot either at one side either leaving long pieces of scarf hanging down in front (This is a great way to make the torso appear longer) or in a big floppy bow.

Take a smallish square scarf folded into triangle or wound into thin scarf and tie wrap around the neck and tie at the side. You could also try using a variety of different knots and brooches to tie your scarf and add interest.

Take a largish square scarf folded into a triangle then with the point of the triangle at the front wrap loosely around your neck so the end fall at the front.

As with any elements of style it is really up to you what looks great and feels comfortable. Experiment with different ways of wearing your scarf and find the way that suits you best.

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