Wearing Ann Taylor Outlet dress ($20), Gap scarf ($7), Geox flats ($37).
I've received some requests on how I tie my scarves (scarf belt, belt scarf). Here's a visual tutorial to get you started! Note: If your scarf-belt doesn't look like mine, you're probably doing it wrong... Just kidding :D
step one
Lay the scarf as wide as you can against your stomach.
step two
Wrap it around your cute little body....TIGHT. Or else it will be loose for step three.
step three
Make a knot.
step four: option 1
Make another knot. Tuck the remaining ends as flat as you can under the top-most layer of the scarf....not the one closest to your body. End result.
step four: option 2
Or....after the first knot, tuck the ends of the scarf following the direction of the knot. Tucky-tuck. Again, make sure you make it as flat as you can when you're tucking.
That's a cute scarf, love the green over the white dress...
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Awesome! Looks like an obi belt kind of thing - might give this a go!
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so niceeeee!
ReplyDeleteso cute!!
ReplyDeleteso pretty dress, and great idea ;)
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thankx for the idea- I will try it one day! : )
ReplyDeleteyey!cool!i'll give it a try too.:)
ReplyDeleteLove the tutorial! I'm a HUGE proponent of scarf-belts too!
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Belt scarves are awesome :) Nice one
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This is a fashion statement!
ReplyDeleteGreat POST!!! I will try for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love your flats
Cute! :)
ReplyDeletecute!
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! It really looks great. Thanks for the mini tutorial :)
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Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you....
ReplyDeleteI just realized my scarves are too small... or the other way around ! HA!
Thats such a good idea! I'll have to try that. That dress looks lovely on you.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love that scarf with the dress!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!! elaine you look so pretty. thanks for the how to. i will be doing this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the step-by-step for how to make the scarf belt. I love this look!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to have to try this sometime.
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ReplyDeleteso lovely on your cute body!
I am going to try it, we'll see how it works out!
Ohh. I get it! You make an obi belt. :) I love that look. And that Ann Taylor dress is sweet! Especially the eyelet detail... I have an Ann Taylor Loft skirt that has the same thing going on. So cute!
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ReplyDeleteLove the eyelet dress and looks great with the scarf belt! Hope you weren't heading to the bar.... ;)
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ReplyDeleteHahahahaha!!! No.. Promise! ;)
Luv this!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea! I have that scarf too, so I will be channeling your creativity.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to try that! (I just need to find something to go with one of my scarves.)
ReplyDeletevery lovely demonstration and lovely color/texture contrasts, dear .... xoxo
ReplyDeletecute! I have a couple scarves that will do this-- and a few that require a smaller waist.
ReplyDeleteyaaay! this look is so cute :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! What a neat idea to bring out some of my "boring" dress to try.
ReplyDeleteElaine, I have a question for you: How are those Geox flats? I'm searching left and right for a pair of comfortable flats...is it too much to ask for?
Thanks for the explanation!!
ReplyDeletethanks elaine. you make it look easy! you always use scarves to such great effect. hope you've had a terrific week.
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you are the scarf master. your scarves always look perfect no matter what you do with them. as for your comment on my blog, no way do i buy that you looked "horrible" in anything! nice try, but i don't buy it:)
ReplyDeleteI love your dress and the detailing of its design !
ReplyDeleteYayyyy for a step to step for the Obi belt,have been wanting to try but didnt know what to go about it.
So this is perfect,thanks !!!
fantastic. love that idea
ReplyDeleteI love the scarf belt very smart and easy you look lovely
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Wow quite a good idea:D
ReplyDeleteohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip on how to tie the scarf as a belt!
looks great!
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Oh that's sooo cool! I wish I had seen this post before I put together my outfit this morning, which included a scarf belt. Well, now I know next time. Thanks! :)x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! I have to try this some time!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so earlier this week I posted a blog about belts for fall, since they're a must-have accessory and I completely LOVE your idea of the scarf belt! It's something I've done in the past but had completely forgotten. Such a great, economical way of spicing up an outfit. I just had to share with the cable car readers: http://www.cablecarcouture.com/how-to-tie-a-scarf-belt-by-clothed-much/ What a lovely husband you have to take all these photos for you!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for posting this! i can't wait to try your method myself...
ReplyDeleteI wore a scarf belt to church today and loved it. I love reading your blog, it's great. Thanks for helping me feel brave enough to try new things!
ReplyDeletegreat tutorial! I'm gonna try this idea ;)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this tutorial! I've been using scarves as belts ever since, and gotten many compliments and inspiration for new outfits, so thank-you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine! This is the best tutorial ever;) Tried it for the first time today and loved it!
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How long are your scarves? Mine don't seem to have enough excess to go around twice tie, and hide ends. Mine are 60" and my waist is 25 but over clothes or whatever it just doesn't seem like enough. Do you have other tips?
ReplyDelete@Colleen YES! I have another way I belt my scarves around my waist. Will put up a tutorial soon.
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