You know that montage in Clueless where Tai awkwardly and indecisively tries to style her sheer shirt with her overalls? ("Do I tie it around my waist, Cher?") I think that's how most people feel when they wear a silk scarf. What are you supposed to do with it? Tie it around your neck? Let it dangle under your jacket? Add the grandma stigma to the equation and it's understandable if you keep your distance. But I'm here to tell you that this doesn't have to be the case; scarves are more multi-purpose than you'd expect. Check out some of my favorite classic and not-so-classic ways to wear 'em!
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Layer this B.HEART PRINT SCARF in dark palm print underneath a blazer to tie together the shades in a colorblocked outfit. I paired this one with the Roksanda Ilincic wool and raffia jacket in black/blue and Mugler stretch leather pants in green.
But what about when you're walking down the street and find some awesome books you want to take home, but don't have a bag? Or when that plastic bag you're carrying breaks? Just knot each corner of your scarf and then tie the ends of the knots together to create a makeshift tote!
Proenza Schouler lace up bootie in wine suede
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Tie the EMMA COOK RABBIT SCARF taught around your neck and tie the ends into a bow for an ascot look, Anna wears it with the Chloe sevigny for opening ceremony ruffle sleeve dress shirt in white.
Or better yet, knot the scarf at even intervals and tie the ends together for a new necklace.
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A loose loop around your neck with this
![](http://www.openingceremony.us/userfiles/image/news/jan12/012712-scarf/012712-scarf-blog_1.jpg)
Layer this B.HEART PRINT SCARF in dark palm print underneath a blazer to tie together the shades in a colorblocked outfit. I paired this one with the Roksanda Ilincic wool and raffia jacket in black/blue and Mugler stretch leather pants in green.
![](http://www.openingceremony.us/userfiles/image/news/jan12/012712-scarf/012712-scarf-blog_3.jpg)
But what about when you're walking down the street and find some awesome books you want to take home, but don't have a bag? Or when that plastic bag you're carrying breaks? Just knot each corner of your scarf and then tie the ends of the knots together to create a makeshift tote!
![](http://www.openingceremony.us/userfiles/image/news/jan12/012712-scarf/012712-scarf-blog.jpg)
![](http://www.openingceremony.us/userfiles/image/news/jan12/012712-scarf/012712-scarf-blog_10.jpg)
Tie the EMMA COOK RABBIT SCARF taught around your neck and tie the ends into a bow for an ascot look, Anna wears it with the Chloe sevigny for opening ceremony ruffle sleeve dress shirt in white.
![](http://www.openingceremony.us/userfiles/image/news/jan12/012712-scarf/012712-scarf-blog_11.jpg)
Or better yet, knot the scarf at even intervals and tie the ends together for a new necklace.
![](http://www.openingceremony.us/userfiles/image/news/jan12/012712-scarf/012712-scarf-blog_5.jpg)
A loose loop around your neck with this