It’s no secret that scarves are an essential for any well-rounded autumn wardrobe. They’re an easy way to add color while looking put-together and overall fabulous. Finding the perfect scarf to compliment an outfit is easy – styling it to achieve its (and your outfit’s) full potential is no simple task.

Like so many fashion staples, scarves come in many different shapes and sizes – each holding the power to turn your outfit into a look. In our series, Scarf Tying 101, we’ll teach you tips and tricks from our crack team of super-tyers. We start with the pashmina (namely, our Street Market Pashmina). Pashminas are larger, rectangular, and generally made of a silky fabric that shares its name. Here’s how we get the look that graces the pages ModCloth.com:

Check out our step by step video!

Step #1: Grab the pashmina at opposite corners.
Step #2: Starting with the middle of the scarf in front of you, pull each corner around, behind your head.
Step #3: Pull each corner back around to the front. Tie a knot slightly to one side. This will add shape!
Step #4: Adjust as needed.

If you don’t get it the first time, don’t worry! Re-draping a pashmina is simple.

Step #1: Take the scarf off without untying the knot.
Step #2: Starting with the middle of the scarf in front of you, pull the knot behind your head.
Step #3: Twist the scarf, and pull the knot back over your head.
Step #4: Rest the knot to one side; adjust as needed.

Here’s another great way to wear a pashmina without the trials and tribulations of knot tying:

Step #1: Hold the pashmina in the middle, with the scarf folded in half.
Step #2: Wrap the scarf around, behind your head.
Step #3: Pull the loose ends of the scarf (on one side) through the loop (on the other side)
Step #4: Adjust as needed.

We hope this was helpful! We’ll be back next week with the next installment of Scarves 101; and as always, happy shopping!