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How To Tie a Scarf: Ascot Scarf Tie - He Spoke Style
How To Tie a Scarf: Ascot Scarf Tie - He Spoke Style
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Bundling Up for Winter

December 20th, 2013
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Here on the East Coast, we’ve definitely hit a bit of a winter deep freeze. When the forecast calls for a high of 35-degrees, you know it’s time to bundle up before heading outside. While a warm coat is essential, keeping your neck area insulated is perhaps even more important. Here’s a way to tie a scarf with a high warmth factor: the ascot scarf knot.

How To Tie a Scarf: Ascot Scarf Tie - He Spoke Style

The ascot scarf knot works best with scarves that are medium length or longer. Begin with the scarf draped around your neck, with one side slightly longer than the other—much like how you’d begin tying a tie. Depending on the length of the scarf, the shorter end might just touch your waistline and the longer end will fall below it. Next, cross the longer end over the shorter end, flip it underneath and over and then pull it through. Adjust how tight the knot is by holding shorter end with one hand and sliding the knot up with the other. Flatten the ends against your body and tuck into your coat for maximum warmth or leave it untucked to show off more of the scarf.

If you’ve got a longer scarf, you can try an even warmer variation on the ascot scarf knot by first wrapping the scarf all the way around your neck and then following the same directions above to tie the knot.

How To Tie a Scarf: Ascot Scarf Tie - He Spoke Style

While there are no shortage of great scarves out there to purchase, there is nothing like one that is handmade. The one I’m wearing falls into the latter category. And if someone in your household likes to knit, click here to get the pattern.

How To Tie a Scarf: Ascot Scarf Tie - He Spoke Style

How To Tie a Scarf: Ascot Scarf Tie - He Spoke Style

How To Tie a Scarf: Ascot Scarf Tie - He Spoke Style

This Look: Navy wool hunting jacket by Woolrich John Rich & Bros (old, similar here) – Plaid button down shirt by J.Crew (old, similar here) – Jeans by J.Crew – Handmade wool knit scarf (similar here and here) – Brown leather driving gloves by Banana Republic – Sunglasses by Ray-Ban (Clubmaster) – Watch with brown leather strap by Timex – Boots by Timberland Earthkeepers

Thanks for reading.

Stylishly Yours,

Brian
He Spoke Style

Photography by Rob McIver Photo.

Brian Sacawa

Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers. Since 2013, his goal has remained the same: to provide men the advice and inspiration they need to dress well, develop their personal style, and gain more confidence. Brian’s interest and passion for men’s style and luxury watches has led to his writing for The Robb Report, The Rake, and Sotheby’s and he has been quoted on menswear in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Today.com, Brides Magazine, and the Huffington Post. He lives in the woods north of Baltimore with his wife, Robin, kitties Nick and Nora, and German Shepherd/Collie mix Charlie.

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