50 Ways to Wear a Scarf:

by Lauren Friedman

From the Audrey to the Paris, the Top Down, or the Easy Breezy, there are 50 scarf styles in this book for any occasion or mood. Jaunty illustrations break down each step so stylistas can wrap, loop, and get out the door looking perfectly polished. Teens, young professionals, and moms alike will love playing around with the looks, including unexpected belts, sarongs, and topknots. Vibrantly illustrated and packaged as a compact hardcover, 50 Ways to Wear a Scarf begs to be gifted with a scarf and displayed on a dresser, plus it's small enough to take scarf shopping. Très chic !

Genres: Nonfiction, Fashion, Reference, How To, Adult, Self Help

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 7, 2014

Reviews

[Lorellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stumbled across this in the virtual library. It has beautiful illustrations in addition to neat ideas with good instructions. I will certainly never second guess thrifting an attractive scarf again. I can find something to do with it.

[Allie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Years ago I found this amazing scarf tying guide online, but it has since disappeared (damn you internet!!). After that I found a really good book while checking in a stack of books, but I failed to write down the title like a real goofus. I thought this one might be it, but it's not. There are a few top notch styles in here, but by and large it's just drape and knot. And some of the instructions & illustrations muddled up the process. There's not as much guidance about scarf size/materials as I would like either. I'll just have to keep searching until I find the (possibly mythical) scarf tying guide of my dreams.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book insulted my intelligence at times. The Lazy Girl? Wrap the scarf around your neck. I really don't need an illustration for that. The babushka? Tie the scarf under your chin. Maybe there are 50 ways to wear a scarf, but with a little imagination, most people can figure it out. There wasn't anything too original here.

[Victoria Moore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lauren Friedman's book "50 Ways to Wear a Scarf" is a quick how-to read with charming illustrations that definitely changed how I view scarves and how to style them in different ways. Numbered from 1 to 50 in a section called "The Looks" she tells you how to tied them with a series of informative drawings and instructions on a page adjacent to the finished results.
After spending about two hours practicing, with her book, in front of a mirror with my own extensive collection of scarves I felt she should've divided "The Looks" section into "Easy," "Intermediate," and "Advanced" because some versions like "The Bandit" and "The Minnie Mouse" are pretty easy to do, but others like "The Ascot," "The Necklace," and "The Tie" are more of a challenge, and you might need someone adept at scarf tying to help you.
The sections telling the reader what the different types of "Classic Scarves" are and how to store them was very helpful because it will help those interested in building their own collection over the years. Her last section "History of the Scarf" was well researched and brief enough to hold my interest and make me want to do additional research myself. I loved the way she illustrated this section with fashion icons, Queen Nefertiti, Josephine, Amelia Earhart and Madonna too. All in all, this is a nice interactive guide book that provides a lot of inspiration for fashion lovers.

[Susan Sigourney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated and a quick read

I bought this book because I love to buy scarves but never quite get around to wearing them because I don't know how to. This book illustrates and explains 50 ways to wear all kinds of scarves. I will refer to it often for ideas and hopefully will start wearing my scarves more often.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting scarf wearing ideas. Simple directions and beautiful illustrations.

[Caitie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted 50 ways to wear a scarf. I got 50 ways to wear a scarf.

[Climbing · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I came to US for graduate school, my mother packed at least 30 silk scarves for me. She has always been a graceful scarf-lover. I on the other hand thinks that scarves especially silk ones are too dated for me. Then I start to miss her a lot during the summer of 2014. I tried all of the 50 ways from the book on one unbearably hot afternoon. I love a lot of them. Now I'm still a T-shirt person but I will throw on a scarf when going out. And she sent me more scarves via a friend in 2016. How lucky I am.

[Flahr · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was expecting this book to be REALLY awesome but since I wear all warm scarves, it didn't have as many ideas as I expected it to have for me. However for people that aren't cold all the time, or who wear a variety of shapes/patterns and such, I imagine this would be quite interesting. There were 3 styles that I already wear, 2 that I use that I wouldn't call styles so much as common sense...and 4 new ones to try.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book features all the ways that you can tie a scarf with step-by-step illustrations. You can wear scarves around your neck, in your hair, instead of jewelry and around a clutch purse. Wonderful uses for scarves for those of us who have only mastered a couple looks.

[Lauri Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was fun!

Beautifully illustrated and easy to follow; this'll be a nice reference for me as I put together outfits for work. Liked this so much that I bought a copy for my bestie. :) Thanks!

[Robyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book as a Christmas gift a few years ago, but just now got around to reading it. Some neat fashion ideas for wearing different scarves, complete with some “how-to” instructions on how to do them. I will probably use this book for a reference or some creative ideas of wearing scarves.

[Risa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The charming illustrations are the best thing about this book. Some of the variations seem more like filler than serious suggestion, but the book would make a nice birthday or holiday gift for someone who is just starting to wear scarves.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has some interesting and unique ways to wear scarves. Looking forward to trying some new ways with some new scarves I received.

[Penny Tunnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and concise

Great illustrations! Handy little reference that's very well done. Some styles are classic, but many are unique and worth relearning.

[Ashleigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little e book demonstrating 50 ways to wear a scarf. Fun, plus beautiful watercolor illustrations by the author. Will look at this book again.

[Libbii Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely selection

This book gives wonderful color options for tying scarves. It's my go-to book now whenever I want to freshen up my style.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love scarves and always am looking for new ways to wear them! Lauren Friedman’s book gives 50 great examples of various ways to tie a scarf including quite a few that were new to me. The author includes a history of scarves in countries such as China, Croatia, France, India, Italy and the United States and mentions several people known for wearing scarves: Amelia Earhart, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Jackie Kennedy, etc. Friedman’s book could be even more helpful had she given the dimensions of the scarves used in her step-by-step sketches.

[rachelish · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's fine. The directions are generally easy to follow and most of the ideas are good, but there are one or two which are so obvious they don't actually need instructions. I was hoping there would be more head scarf variations but that's just personal preference.

Loses a star for managing to write a history of scarf-wearing without mentioning Muslim women, African women (except Nefertiti) or African-American women

[Arthur H. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing

I had hoped for a book filled with the kinds of scarf-tying information that is available on YouTube videos so that I could have it for reference rather then having to go to the videos. Many of the so-called scarf styles are for head wraps or purse wraps. The illustrations are cute but the material is not worth it. Back to the videos I go.

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun, quick, and easy read. I really liked the illustrations (though I would have liked them bigger) and sometimes the text was cringey. I've done wardrobe purges a couple times and am now only left with mostly hand-knit or -crocheted scarves. So much for minimalism... Some of the styles I would not have thought of in a zillion years. So, I learned something here!

[Kay Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Instructional Guide

This book has great illustrations and easy to follow instructions. There are so many different scarf ideas, excited to try.

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of great ways to wear a scarf.

[Carolyn Page · Rating 4 out of 5]

The illustrations in this little book are adorable, and very easy to follow.

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute ideas, and great illustrations, which is helpful if you, like me, have trouble reversing directions when watching a scarf-tying video. 😄

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

A slightly random gift from my "mother in law." Some good ideas, some odd or pointless. There is also some pointless and boring facts about scarves at the back.. if that is your thing.

[Awjtf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great ideas for scarves!

[Norrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Back in my day this would have been a great magazine article. It's different ways to tie scarves, and it communicates how to execute them as well. Would I buy it? No. As a library download? Sure.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite what I had wanted in a how to wear a scarf book. Many styles appeared to be similar. Meh.

[Rachel E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Final section gives an interesting overview of the history of scarves. A fun read, a bit of fashion inspiration.