How to Bundle Up in Your Blanket Scarf Without Sacrificing Style

When it comes to Winter dressing [1], it's easy to fall into one of two camps. Either you're bundling up — like, all the way up so that your scarf and hat shield everything but your eyes from the cold — or you're risking the chill for the sake of your outfit. But don't you want to reach a happy medium? Aren't you tired of this cold weather conundrum? I can't tell you how many times I forewent a scarf entirely just because it didn't match my coat [2] or it might take away from my shoes — and I wanted them to be the focal point of my look!

In order to inspire you to stay smart and warm this season (be good to yourself and avoid goosebumps, you deserve it!) we're presenting 11 really chic ways to tie up that oversize scarf so that your outfit isn't just benefitting from another layer, but from another layer of style. Blanket scarves are big enough to essentially count as another article of clothing, so match them up with the accoutrements they deserve and walk those seven extra blocks instead of jumping in a cab, if not because you're warm enough, then just because you look really, really cute.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

Accent your scarf with another accessory, like a colorblock purse, and complete with bright pants and pumps to polish off the look. Position your scarf evenly around your shoulders then swing one side towards the back to achieve this look.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

Hang your colorblock scarf evenly over the lapels of your blazer and let both sides hang. You can add a funky twist by pulling on a printed midi skirt that reveals a hint of your sneakers and socks underneath.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

Wrap your long plaid scarf tightly around your neck and let the longer side swing to the front to play with proportions when you're wearing a minidress. Wear mid-rise cowboy boots to give off Western flair.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

Fold your big printed scarf in half and knot the two ends at your chest, creating an off-the-shoulder look. This works best if you know you'll be keeping on your outerwear all day, so the cinch is no problem.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

If your blanket scarf is longer and heavier than most, that can be a good thing! The weight will likely keep it balanced on one shoulder if you want to create an asymmetrical effect. Jazz up this look with fun hair clips and a beaded bag, but keep it simple in sneakers so you don't feel overwhelmed by tall shoes and a long scarf all at once.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

Play with multi-dimension and texture when you layer a simple wool scarf over a puffer coat. A houndstooth blazer in neutral tones provides a good foundation for this cold weather look.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

Unfold your scarf and keep it open. If you have an oversize square-shaped piece of material, even better. Wrap it over your shoulders and around your body like a poncho, and let a pair of bright trousers peek out from underneath. This cosy look is best when complete with a miniature clutch so you can bundle up and stay on the go.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

This look is best achieved when your scarf is long, but on the thinner side. Balance it evenly on top of your head then twist the loose ends around your neck and tuck them away into the collar of your long coat. You've got a brand new look and an extra layer for added warmth.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

We call this the messy-chic oversize scarf look. Accent your go-to leather accessories with a black blanket scarf when you twist the ends around your neck and let one side hang to the front and the other hang towards the back off your shoulder.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

Get your crossbody bag involved when you match it to one of the colours in your long wool scarf. Start with your puffer coat, then add the blanket scarf, then keep both layers secure when you finish with the crossbody strap. This is another option for a long day in the cold when you're not planning on shedding layers anytime soon. Of course, thick functional platform sneakers also fit the bill for an outfit like this.

How to Wear a Blanket Scarf

One of our favourite ways to wear a blanket scarf is the knot. This looks best with jeans, flats, and a longline duster. Fold your blanket scarf in half so that it's shorter and pull one end of the scarf through the makeshift loop you created at the fold.