Welcome back to the Gentleman's Gazette. In today's video, we'll show you
our favorite seven ways to tie a scarf.
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If you're a long-time follower, you may wonder, "Didn't you do a video about that already?"
Yes, you're right. However, we filmed this video in 2014,
and looking at it now makes me just cringe.
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Hello, my name is Sven Raphael Schneider. I'm the founder of the Gentleman's Gazette
and Fort Belvedere, and today I'm going to show you my
six favorite ways to tie a scarf. [Booing sounds] [Transitions back to current video]
Just look at me. I was just starting out and it was just slow. I think
it's safe to say I've gotten at least a little better at this and I try to
help our hosts to not go through those same painful mistakes. I mean, just look at it.
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Of course, we always strive to get better, so we decided to make another much improved video.
First of all, all these ways to tie a scarf require a scarf that's between 70 to 75
inches long. If it's shorter, it won't look as good. Why is that? Well, you won't have enough
scarf left at the end of the knot to actually tuck it in so it keeps you warm and looks dapper.
[Transition to older clips] Dapper. So, you look dapper. To make it look more dapper. And it's just dapper. And it will always
make it look dapper. [Back to video] So, whenever you buy a scarf, definitely check the length. For example, the
Burberry scarf I reviewed was too short. The Fort Belvedere scarves that you can find on our website
all have the proper length. On the flip side, if the scarf is much longer, you just have a lot
of material to work with and if you tuck it into your coat it just makes you look bigger. Scarf
knots are most useful when you practice them, and you know what you want because some are warmer,
others are cooler; some are better for an overcoat with a deeper cutout and others better for
something that's more uptight and closed. So, in today's video, we ordered the knots from the least
involved or least secure to the more involved or more secure knots. So, without further ado,
here's our knot number one: the Over-the-Shoulder. It's not really a knot but it's the simplest way
to wear a scarf. It's jaunty and nonchalant, and looks really great with a silk scarf for
evening wear. You can also wear it with a cashmere scarf or a wool scarf where it's not really cold
outside and it's all about the looks. You can also pull this one off with a slightly shorter scarf,
and it's ideally worn with an overcoat or a jacket that has an opening that's not too deep
and a textured fabric, so the scarf can grip the material and doesn't just slide off like,
let's say, in a worsted jacket. To learn more about worsteds and flannels, and fabrics in
general, check out these videos here. So, how do you get the over the shoulder look?
Take the scarf and loop it over the center of your neck. Now, you put a little bit on your right side,
and then you just throw it over your left shoulder. Looking at it at a
profile view from the side, you want the front and the back end to be roughly the same length for a
balanced overall look. The problem is if it's too short in the back, it's likely to just come undone,
and it's more an annoyance and it doesn't look the way you want it to. Scarf knot number two
is the Once-around Chest Warmer.
[Old clip flashes] The second way to tie a scarf is The Once-around Chest Warmer.
I like it very much because it's... [Back to video] Even though this one is also not a knot in a true sense, it's
definitely more secure than the Over-the-Shoulder one. This one really only works with an overcoat.
So, first of all, open it up. So, how do you tie it? Well, take your scarf and loop the center
over your neck. Adjust the length so one third is on the one side and two thirds on the other.
No, it doesn't matter which side is longer. Now, tuck the short side underneath your coat
across the chest. Loop the longer side of the scarf once around your neck
and tuck it in cross-chest on the other side. Try to hold it in place, button up your coat,
and adjust the scarf so it looks the way you want it to. Especially you have your double-sided
scarf, you want it to show both sides. Knot number three is the Loop Tie also known as
European loop or Parisian knot. Well, this is our last false knot today. It's a very easy one
and a personal favorite of mine because it's quick, simple, and it looks nonchalant and that has a
slight asymmetry, which I find to be pleasing. It pairs best with a high to medium cut
V-neck jacket or overcoat opening. It can be worn with a sport coat, a blazer, or an overcoat.
It's not ideal for super cold weathers because you get openings on the side.
It's a great way to wear a double-sided scarf because you get a different look every time,
and you can adjust it the way you want it to. So, how do you tie it? Well, it's actually super easy.
Fold the scarf in half lengthwise. Hold the ends and center the scarf around your neck. I typically
have the loop in my left hand and I pull through the other ends on the left side with my left hand.
You can also do it the other way around. Have the loop on the right hand
and pull it through the right hand on the right side. I prefer on the left because men's jackets
are buttoned left over right and so, it has that same kind of direction if it's more on the left,
and it would come out when you pull it out of the jacket. In any case, once you have the loop,
stick the other ends through the loop and pull it tight. Not too tight but also not
too loose. If it's a longer scarf and your overcoat doesn't have a deep cut V,
you can probably tuck it in. Otherwise, you can just let it dangle,
same with a sport coat. This tie doesn't work with a scarf that's too short because it will
come undone all the time. So, make sure you have the proper length. If you have a really deep V-cut,
it's probably going to be hard to just tuck it into your overcoat because there will be a shirt or
something else be exposed underneath the scarf. For most regular overcoats, you will just be able
to tuck it in ,though. If you have a sport coat or a blazer or a jacket or a suit, don't tuck it in,
just let it dangle. Scarf knot number four is the Knotted Once-around. It is similar to the Chest
Warmer, but a little more three-dimensional and a little more elegant, in my opinion. Why? Well,
it turns out a little differently every time, which gives you a slightly more rakish look.
So, how do you tie it? Start by opening your overcoat and
take your scarf and loop it around the center of your neck.
Just like with a Once-around Chest Warmer, adjust the length to about one-third on one side
and two-thirds on the other. Now, loop the long end once around your neck so you end up with
two roughly same long ends in the front. Now, you take the longer end and tie a simple knot. Again,
it doesn't matter which way you tie it. You can cross the loose ends or just let them dangle.
You just don't want to have a knot that is too tight or too loose. It should visually cover the
V-neck of your overcoat. Ideally, you tuck it into your overcoat and you can bunch it up a little bit
to get even more three-dimensional texture. Knot number five is the Pull-through Knot. It's not one
you see a lot on the streets but it's very simple to tie. So, if you want to stand out from the crowd
in a subtle way, this is a knot to consider. So how do you tie it? Well, the first three steps
are the same again. Open your overcoat. Loop your scarf around your neck in the center and then pull
it about one-third to two-thirds. Now, take the longer side of the scarf and create a loose knot
about half way on that longer side. Now, insert the shorter end without the knot through that
loose knot and pull it close to your neck. You don't want it to be too tight but it should sit
really close to your neck. This knot works best with an overcoat because you should really pull
in the ends. Otherwise, they're kind of uneven and with a jacket, it's just a look that is too long
and it accentuates not your face but your crotch. And you never want to do that with clothing. Knot
number six is the Count, which is a high coverage knot and kind of an extension of the Pull-through
Knot. It's a particularly elegant knot that makes you look like the Count from Sesame Street.
No, just kidding, of course. It makes you more look like counts in pictures like that. Note,
he's wearing a ring on his index finger and if you want to learn what rings say about you
depending on how you wear them, check out this video. So, how do you tie it? Again,
open up your overcoat and loop the scarf around your neck centered. Now,
pull it again to one-thirds to two-thirds. Again, on the longer side, you start with a loose knot,
but this time get the loose knot closer to the edge. Not about halfway through,
more about a quarter to a third. Now, insert the other end through the knot and pull it
close to your neck. You'll now see that one end is quite a bit longer than the other. Take a
long end and pull it through the gap between your neck and the scarf, bring it forward, adjust it,
and tuck it into your overcoat. The loose knot underneath provides support
to hold it in place but to get that kind of debonair look that changes every time you wear it,
but it has the advantage that it covers everything and it looks very elegant.
Last but not least, we have the Modified Four-in-Hand Knot,
which we somewhat borrowed from our ascot and cravat tying video over here. Obviously, this
scarf is also inspired by the Four-in-Hand necktie knot, which you can see here along with many other
regular gentlemen's tie knots. Because of that, it starts like tying a regular Four-in-Hand knot.
This means, take your scarf and loop it over the center of your back neck. Adjust the length
so your right side is just a few centimeters or a few inches longer than the left side. Now,
take the longer end and cross it over the shorter end. Now, open it around once - 360 degrees. Then,
pull the end up under the gap between your neck and the knot you created. Pull the end
all the way through, so it's comfortably tight but not too snug. Now, you have three options.
You can basically pull that end through the knot just like you would with a regular
Four-in-Hand tie knot. It will likely look a little different because scarves are typically
thicker and sometimes both ends will show from the front, which is typically not the case with
a regular tie. Frankly, I don't like this true Four-in-Hand knot because it just doesn't keep
me warm enough. The second option is to pull the end, not through the knot, but to just
throw it over the knot. Because you created a knot, it creates a certain stability and you can
adjust it and it looks somewhat similar to the count because it is not super tight. It may not
last, it will come loose over the course of the day. Which brings us to the third variation,
which means, you do the same thing as in step number one meaning you pull the end through the
knot just like a regular Four-in-Hand knot, but now, you take the longer end, bring it in between
the gap, between the knot and your neck once more, and throw it over. That way, you have a secure
knot in place. Behind the scarf, you can adjust it and make it look good. Because you have one
end dangling down and the other one folded over, it won't kind of rotate or move around. It's very
securely in place. It just takes a little longer to take it off, so keep that in mind if you're in
a hurry. I put together today's outfit around the color green. It starts with a checked tweed jacket
that has tones of green and, interestingly, patch pockets with flaps, even on the chest. It's
a vintage piece I got at a flea market. The shirt is faint yellow and light blue striped from Siniscalchi.
It has double cuffs with an older pair of moonstone cufflinks. I'm combining it with a vest
in a lovat color in doeskin from Cordings and a necktie from Fort Belvedere in wool challis
that is a dark burgundy with a yellowish-orange polka dot.
The pants are from Ralph Lauren. They're made of 100% cotton twill that have a covert look to them.
My boots are gray scotch grain leather lined in sheepskin from Heinrich Dinklage. I tie them
together with a pair of two-tone gray socks from Fort Belvedere. My raglan sleeve overcoat is green
with a windowpane pattern that comes from Austria. I also found that second-hand. The
gloves are olive green touchscreen gloves with yellow-orange accents, and the scarves
are all from Fort Belvedere, which you can all find in our shop here.
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