How to Tie a Scarf into a Sophisticated Ladies Half Windsor
Annie Hall made the Half Windsor popular with the ladies, and the look is coming back.
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You Will Need
- A large square scarf
- And a flat surface
Steps
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Step 1
Spread square
Spread your square on a flat surface so that it is in the shape of a diamond.
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Step 2
Bring up bottom point
Bring the bottom point up to just above the midpoint of the scarf.
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Always cut the tags off scarves.
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Step 3
Bring top point down
Bring the top point down to the straight, closed end of the scarf.
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Step 4
Fold bottom edge
Fold the bottom edge over so that it is directly in line with the scarf points on the left and right.
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Step 5
Fold top edge
Fold the top edge down to the newly formed bottom edge.
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Step 6
Fold entire scarf
Fold the entire scarf over once more, lengthwise.
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Step 7
Drape scarf
Drape the scarf around your neck so one end hangs lower than the other.
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Step 8
Wrap long end
Hold the short end in place, and wrap the long end over and around it.
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Step 9
Form knot
Bring the long end over and around the short end once more, this time placing two fingers in between the short end and the forming knot.
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Step 10
Pass long end through loop
Bring the long end behind the knot, and pass it through the loop around your neck.
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Step 11
Thread long end
Thread the long end through the front of the knot, where your fingers are, and pull it down to tighten.
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Step 12
Adjust knot
Adjust the knot and smooth out the loose ends.
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The Windsor knot is named after Edward VIII, who was the Duke of Windsor before abdicating the British throne for "the woman I love."
