How to Wear a Blanket Scarf – 80 + Cozy Suggestions to Keep You Warm This Fall

by John Griffith
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Whether we like it or not, summer is slowly approaching its end. Although we will miss the hot days spent at the beach, we can’t deny that we are looking forward to the crisp fall weather. Sure, days are getting shorter, but on the plus side we can enjoy hot chocolate, marvel at the changing foliage and, above all, wear stylish, cozy clothes! In fact, we love fall so much, that we decided to celebrate its arrival by devoting this article on one of our absolute favorite seasonal accessories – the blanket scarf. Versatile and chic, this nifty item can be worn in a multitude of cool ways and deserves a place in every closet. Not only does it look amazing but it will keep you warm on cold fall evenings, and can double up as a cardigan. Intrigued? Stick around we will show you how to wear a blanket scarf like a pro, with tips, tutorials and over 80 inspirational style ideas!

Wondering how to wear a blanket scarf? We’ve got you covered!

how to wear a blanket scarf, smiling young woman, with arms crossed, wearing a pale grey jumper, dark blue jeans, and an oversized scarf, around her neck

First things first. What is a blanket scarf? Like its name suggests, it is a huge shawl or scarf that is roughly as big as a blanket. Thanks to its size, it offers excellent protection against the elements and can also be folded in many cool and original ways, ranging from the glamorous to the effortlessly chic and casually cozy. Blanket scarves come in square and rectangular shapes and can be found in virtually every color combination under the sun, although tartan is definitely the most sought after pattern.

Wear your blanket scarf like a shawl over your shoulders for a glamorous, Hollywood diva look!

blonde woman with sunglasses, wearing a grey jumper dress, and a pearl necklace, and holding a black designer bag, how to wear a blanket scarf

It might be hard to believe, but this gorgeous item goes with all kinds of clothes combinations! You can wear a mini dress and casually drape a blanket scarf over your shoulders for a glamorous, movie star look, or simply throw on tour favorite pair of jeans and a sweater and wrap it around your neck for a cute, every day outfit. The only rule is to try to avoid color clashing. If you’d like to wear a blanket scarf with a bold tartan print, for example, try to keep the rest of your outfit in neutral colors like black and grey, or opt for simple blue jeans and a plain white jumper.

Simple, warm and oh, so stylish!

red tartan shawl, with white and yellow, dark blue and grey stripes, how to wear a blanket scarf, around the neck of a young, blonde woman

There are probably over a hundred different answers to the question how to wear a blanket scarf. Our favorites are the kerchief style, the belted cardigan, the messy wrap, and the classic loop, pictured bellow. Isn’t it amazing how each style completely transforms the entire outfit? Check out the video tutorial bellow, to find out how you can easily recreate these cool looks!

One blanket scarf, four different looks!

four ways of wrapping a plaid shawl, demonstrated by a woman, dressed in black, how to wear a blanket scarf properly

This nifty tutorial will show you how to wear a blanket scarf in 10 different ways:

If you’d like to see even more original ways of styling a blanket scarf, check out our gallery bellow! We have several video tutorials, and over 80 gorgeous suggestions to keep you warm during the fall and winter seasons. Also, don’t forget to check out our fashion section for more cool style tips!

An effortlessly chic combination!

two images of a woman, dressed in dark blue skinny jeans, and a pale blue shirt, demonstrating how to wear a blanket scarf, with an oversized blue and green shawl, around her shoulders

Cute outfit ideas for blanket scarves:

Don’t you just love this soft, fluffy scarf?

fluffy and soft, oversized beige woolen scarf, with white and grey pattern, and long brown tassels, wrapped around the neck and mouth, of a young brunette woman

More cool and easy ideas:

Stay warm, look sharp!

view from the back, showing a blonde woman, wrapped in a large white and red, black and blue tartan scarf, how to wear a blanket scarf, around the shoulders

Cosmo has some great advice too

We love this gentle combination of pale grey and light pastel pink

close up of a grey, white and pale pastel pink scarf, draped around the neck of a smiling, young blonde woman, how to wear a blanket scarf, with a striped blouse

How to wear a blanket scarf – square scarf edition

six step explanation with photos, on how to wear a square scarf, smiling blonde woman, in a powder pink tulle skirt, holding and folding a grey shawl, with red and blue stripes

Tips on styling rectangular and square blanket scarves

A gorgeous classic look

camel colored coat, worn with a plaid scarf, by a blonde woman, with long wavy hair, how to wear a blanket scarf, snow in the background

how to tie a blanket scarf, demonstrated by a slim brunette woman, wearing dark skinny trousers, and a brown leather biker jacket, seen from two angles

oversized pale grey shawl, with off-white striped pattern, worn by a woman dressed in black, how to tie a blanket scarf

Pumpkin spice latte and a big cozy scarf – two of our favorite things ever!

platinum blonde smling woman, holding a red paper coffee cup, dressed in pale pink tulle skirt, black top and a large scarf, how to tie a blanket scarf in fall

purple shawl in two shades, featuring pale grey details, worn by a blonde woman, wth a large brick red felt hat, how to tie a blanket scarf, around your neck and shoulders

high angle view, of a woman in skinny jeans, and brown leather boots, wearing a striped jumper, and a soft grey, white and pale pink shawl, how to tie a blanket scarf, fast and easy

Lovely warm, earthy tones – perfect for fall

shawl in warm earth tones, wrapped around the neck of a blonde woman, how to tie a blanket scarf, wearing an off-white, cable knit jumper, and dark red lipstick

beige and red, green and blue, grey and white plaid scarf, worn with an off-white knitted cardigan, and distressed skinny jeans, how to tie a blanket scarf, by a smiling brunette woman

baby pink scarf, with star motif and tassels, worn by a young blonde woman, in a pale blue shirt, and dark skinny jeans, how to tie a blanket scarf, for casual outfits

Easy-peasy! You can duplicate this look in 4 quick steps

slim blonde woman, wearing distressed blue jeans, and a grey top, demonstrating how to wear a square scarf, in four images

how to wear a square scarf, in light grey, with a plaid pattern, over a brown leather jacket

east asian woman, with black wavy hair, smiling while wearing an oversized, plaid scarf in white, and blue, red and grey, how to wear a square scarf

Three great looks for spicing up a boring outfit

curly brunette woman, with a top knot, showing us how to wear a square scarf, in three different ways, black casual outfit, classic plaid scarf

navy and bright blue oversized shaw, wrapped around the shulders of a slim, young brunette woman, how to wear a square scarf, with jeans and a pale shirt

casual outfits with jeans, white jumpers and a plaid scarf, three suggestions demonstrated by a blonde woman, how to wear a square scarf, with over the knee boots and leggings, jeans and flat boots, skirt and high heels

soft plaid scarf, in beige and red, blue and green, yellow and white, combined with a vintage, distressed looking leather biker jacket, how to wear a square scarf, seen in close up

We are in awe of this divine combination!

ways to wear a blanket scarf, smiling brunette woman, with long wavy hair, wearing a pale greyish blue mini skirt, with beige booties and a large shawl

different oversized scarves, tied in four ways, and worn with jeans, and pale jumpers, ways to wear a blanket scarf

red and black, reversable checkered scarf, worn over a black leather jacket, by a girl in a flannel shirt, ways to wear a blanket scarf when it's cold

Blanket scarves look great on guys, too!

moustached man in a grey biker jaket, walking down the street, with black gloves, and an oversized scarf, in two sahdes of grey, ways to wear a blanket scarf for guys

mini dress in black, worn with brown leather boots, and a checkered scarf, by a smiling blonde woman, with dark sunglasses, ways to wear a blanket scarf, fall scene in the background

Sporty/ casual outfits, accessorized with a lovely black and white scarf

brunette young woman seen in three images, dressed in different sports attire in each photo, and wearing the same black and white scarf, styled in different ways, ways to wear a blanket scarf casually

scarf outfits for fall, smiling blonde woman, with red lipstick, wearing a dark grey jumper, with an oversized plaid shawl, around her neck

extra long scarves, in different colors and patterns, worn by three different women, dressed in black outfits

As seen on the catwalk

catwalk models helmed by cara delevigne, dressed in layered clothing, with oversized scarves in block colors, ways to wear a blanket scarf, in a fashionable way

distressed skinny jeans, worn with beige suede ankle boots, black jumper and a black leather jacket, by smiling young woman, with a dark blue and green shawl, scarf outfits

examples of scarf outfits, demonstrated by four slim, young brunette women, wearing jeans and striped jumpers

Comfy and cool outfit, featuring a leather jacket, an oversized scarf, and a cozy knitted jumper

bulky patterned scarf, worn around the neck of a young girl, in a black leather biker jacket, black trousers and a pale grey knitted sweater, scarf outfits for every day wear

over the knee, black leather boots, over skinny jeans, combined with a whote blouse, and a two-tone grey oversized scarf, worn like a cardigan, scarf outfits, on a smiling black woman

leopard print clutch bag, held by a smiling woman, dressed in a white knitted jumper, accessorized with a large plaid scarf, scarf outfits for warm fall days

How to wear a blanket scarf like a true fashionista:

khaki green utility jacket, worn over a white blouse, and skinny jeans, by brunette woman, with large sunglasses, and a pale pink and grey shawl, scarf outfits, with a big, brick red felt hat

charcoal grey oversized scarf, combined with a black felt hat, black leather jacket, and pale denim jeans, scarf outfits, worn by a young woman, with wavy shoulder length hair

how to fold a blanket scarf, demonstrated by a smiling, slim brunette woman, in a white knitte jumper, distressed skinny jeans, and brown suede, over the knee boots

Lovely in London

big ben in the evening, near a woman, dressed in winter clothing, knitted beanie hat, with a fur pom pom, large soft scarf around her neck, how to fold a blanket scarf

side by side images, of two women dressed in black, one wearing a beige and black checkered scarf, the other a pale grey shawl, with white stripes, how to fold a blanket scarf, over your shoulders

bright red headband, worn by a smiling, young blonde woman, bundled in an oversized, multicolored plaid shawl, how to fold a blanket scarf, when it's really cold

One scarf – four unique women

collage with four images, showing young women, wearing jeans and light tops, with large scarves, featuring a smiliar pattern, how to fold a blanket scarf, in a stylish way

arm bag made from black leather, worn by a woman, dressed in black, with a creamy grey oversized shawl, featuring off-white patterns, draped around her shoulders, how to fold a blanket scarf, seen in close up

big patterned scarves, worn around the necks, of three women, two dressed in jeans, and one sporting beige corduroy overalls, how to fold a blanket scarf, in the winter

Blanket scarf worn like cardigan 

cardigan made from a tartan scarf, draped over the shoulders of a woman, and secured with a black leather belt, how to fold a blanket scarf, over dark skinny jeans, white top and brown leather riding boots

how to wrap a blanket scarf, smiling blonde woman, in a khaki shirt, and dark blue skinny jeans, wearing an oversized scarf, in warm earthy colors

yellow and white, black and green, red and blue stripes, on a pale kahki green tartan scarf, worn over a white jumper, how to wrap a blanket scarf

Two lovely every day looks for fall and winter

casual outfits with jeans, how to wrap a blanket scarf, demonstrated by two women, with tartan scarves, one wearing a jumper, the other a camel-colored coat

dark-haired east asian woman, dressed in skinny black trousers, and a white top, with a grey and beige oversized scarf, over her shoulders, how to wrap a blanket scarf, in cold weather

fall scenery behind a smiling woman, dressed in black leggings, black over the knee boots, and a pale grey tunic sweater, with a white and dark grey patterned scarf, how to wrap a blanket scarf, around your neck

Four easy steps for an effortlessly chic look

demonstration on how to wrap a blanket scarf, in four images, brunette woman black leggings, and a pale grey jumper, folding a brown and grey reversable shawl, around her shoulders

photos of three ways, in which you can style and oversized scarf, demonstrated by a brunette woman, wearinf different outfits, how to wrap a blanket scarf, fall scenery in the background

navy blue plaid oversized shawl, with black and dark red, white and grey patterns, wrapped around a pale, east asian woman, how to wrap a blanket scarf, in an original way

Smart or casual – you decide!

chanel black leather bag, worn by a blonde woman, with a long pinstripe blazer, a black felt hat, and a plaid scarf around her neck, blanket shawl ideas, two other images show casual ways of wearing a scarf

blanket shawl, in white and grey, worn by a young, brunette woman in a dark grey woolen coat, with a light grey, chunky knit beanie hat

rubber rain boots, over white skinny trousers, and a green, cable knit jumper, worn by a brunette woman, in a white knitted beanie hat, her neck and shoulders covered by blanket shawl

We love this mini dress – blanket scarf combo!

mink colored suede over the knee boots, paired up with a black mini dress, and accessorized with a patterned, ivory and dark grey blanket shawl, worn like a cardigan

ripped blue jeans, worn with an off-white jumper, and a bulky blanket shawl, by a smiling east asian woman, holding a clutch bag

young woman in a duck's egg blue jumper, and acid wash jeans, wearing a blanket shawl, in dark and light grey, white and yellow

Coordinated accessories

leather bag in red, with a big round embossed logo, held by a woman, in a dark green jumper, accessorized with a plaid blanket shawl, folded around her neck

checkered black and white blanket shawl, wrapped arounf the shoulders of a smiling woman, dressed in a black mini dress, accessorized with a beige felt hat, large beige leather bag, and black ankle boots

wide-brimmed purple felt hat, worn by a smiling blonde woman, wearing a black mini skirt, red over the knee boots, and a bulky oversized scarf, in block colors

Gorgeous warm tones

pale young east asian woman, with hair styled in a top knot, wearing a large scarf arounf her shoulders, in off-white, grey and yellow, and orange

long black winter coat, worn by a brunette woman, in a pale grey hat, with a white oversized scarf, decorated with dark grey stripes

strped white jumper, worn by a smiling brunette woman, with a top knot, demonstrating ways of wrapping a plaid oversized scarf, in three images

Add a playful and sexy twist to your blanket scarf outfit, by opting for bold, animal print stilettos

sitting slim brunette woman, dressed in black ankle jeans, with an oversized tartan scarf, wrapped around her shoulders, animal print stilettos and a pearl necklace

top knot worn by a smiling brunette woman, with a white tank top, and black trousers, demonstarting different ways to wear a bulky patterned scarf

tunic sweater in pale grey, worn over black leggings, by a woman with light brunette hair, in loose curls, white and grey oversized scarf

Ready for fall!

knitted sweater in white, worn with black skinny trousers, black high heeled ankle boots, and a large plaid scarf, by a smiling brunette woman

cape-like oversized reversable blanket scarf, in red and blue, and white and black, worn by a slim and tall, young blonde woman

felt hat in pale powder pink, worn by a smiling brunette woman, with curled hair, with jeands and a white cardigan, wrapped in a plaid scarf, and holding a paper coffee cup

A truly glamorous outfit

block colored oversized scarf, worn like a cardigan, by a slim young blonde woman, in beige woolen shorts

sunglasses worn by a brunette woman, in a denim shirt, and ripped black skinny trousers, with a beige plaid scarf around her neck

summer outfits with blanket scarves, on four slim women, wearing shorts and mini dresses, with patterned shawls around their shoulders

Cozy and comfortable outfit = happy and confident person

jeans and sweater in black, worn by a smilling blonde woman, with hair tied back, oversized beige scarf with tartan print, wrapped around her neck

belt made from black leather, securing a red tartan oversized scarf, worn by a blonde woman, in a wine red jumper, and dark skinny jeans

soft cream oversized scarf, with small tassels, worn over a black outfit, by a laughing brunette woman, standing in the street

We hope you’ve enjoyed our selection!

medium blue skinny jeans, worn with brown suede ankle boots, a black jumper, and two sets of scarves, by a blonde woman, in a pale grey felt hat

John Griffith
John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.

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