How to Wear a Scarf with a Suit

Trying Different Scarf Styles

Wear the scarf directly beneath your suit jacket as an accent. Slip into a dress shirt or blouse, along with a nice pair of slacks. Before getting into your suit jacket, drape your scarf evenly over your shoulders. Slide into your jacket, then button it into place over the scarf. Your scarf will create a nice border around the edge of your suit jacket. For instance, you can slip a navy blue scarf over a bright blue dress shirt, then layer a gray blazer overtop.

Fold your scarf in half and tuck it into your suit jacket for a simple look. Take a really long scarf and fold it in half once so it doesn’t dangle very far down your chest. Slide into your suit jacket or blazer as you usually would, then layer the folded scarf along the top edge of your jacket. As a finishing touch, tuck the fringe of your scarf to hold it in place. For example, you can wear a dark brown suit jacket over a white dress shirt, then place a folded brown scarf on top. This style can work well with any type of scarf, especially if you’re in a rush to get somewhere.

Loop and tuck your scarf into your suit jacket to give off a cozy vibe. Drape your scarf unevenly behind your neck, with ⅔ of your scarf on 1 shoulder and ⅓ of your scarf on the other. Take the longer section of scarf and loop it around the back of your neck, creating a perfect circle. Check both ends of your scarf to make sure they’re now even, then button your suit jacket overtop. Use your fingers to get rid of any creases and folds in the center portion of the fabric.

Flatten the front section of your scarf over your dress shirt to create a sleek look. Drape your unfolded scarf around the back of your neck, then cross the left dangling section of scarf over the right. Pull the left section beneath the crossed scarf fabric and loop it overtop. Flatten this portion of scarf over your shirt to create a really sleek look. Try pairing a patterned scarf with a solid suit jacket or blazer to add some variety to your outfit. For instance, you can flatten a blue plaid scarf beneath a black or navy blue suit jacket.

Create a loose knot with your scarf for a quick, easy look. Fold your scarf in half, creating an open loop along the bottom. Tuck the loose ends of your scarf through the open loop, then center your scarf along the collar of your jacket or blazer.

Creating Professional Outfits

Choose a neutral-toned suit jacket, slacks, and dress shirt for a sleek look. Look in your closet for dark, muted tones that work well in a professional setting. Play around with browns, blacks, and tans in your suit jackets, blazers, and scarves until you find a combination that works well for you. For instance, you can pair a dark brown jacket with light brown slacks, along with a white blouse or dress shirt. As a finishing touch, drape a brown scarf over top. You can also pair a black suit jacket with black slacks, along with a white dress shirt or blouse. With this outfit, you can play around with a gray scarf.

Pick a scarf that accents the color of your dress shirt. Try picking out a scarf that matches or complements your dress shirt. Play around with lighter or darker scarf colors until you find a color scheme that you really like! For instance, you can pair a dark green scarf with a light green blouse or dress shirt, along with a gray blazer or suit jacket. If you’re wearing a gray dress shirt or blouse, you can wear a navy blue scarf as an accent.

Play around with scarf patterns to jazz up your suit. Search in your closet or wardrobe for scarves with fun patterns, like plaid, stripes, checkers, or something else fun. Tuck your scarf into your ensemble, using the patterns to add some extra personality to your outfit. For instance, you can pair a paisley scarf with a dark suit jacket. You can also try a black and white checkered scarf with a neutral-toned suit jacket or blazer.

Contrast dark suits with bright scarves for a bold look. Look through your scarf collection for a really fun, brightly colored scarf. Choose a dark suit jacket or blazer, or some other garment that contrasts well with your scarf. Mix and match with different scarves until you find something you like! For example, you can pair a hot pink scarf with a black suit jacket or blazer. Play around with a variety of bold colors, like deep red, royal blue, or dark green.

Layer thick scarves with bulkier jackets. Search through your wardrobe for a thicker, warmer suit jacket that pairs well with a bulkier winter scarf. Avoid pairing your thick scarves with lighter blazers and suit jackets, or else your outfit may look a bit disproportional. For instance, if you’re wearing a really thick jacket, pair a thick, cozy scarf with the rest of your ensemble. Similarly, it’s best to pair thin scarves with thinner materials.