Is your closet all geared up for the holiday season? There’ll be parties to attend, will you have enough outfits? If you need some ideas, we’re excited to show you how to wear a scarf as a dress!
Here’s an idea: Turn your extra-large scarf into a dress, and voila! You have a new outfit!
Take a cue from Elle Evans, who rocked a scarf-print dress on the red carpet while attending the grand opening of Sugar Factory in Hollywood early this week.
Elle Evans, whose real name is Lindsey Gayle Evans, is a former beauty queen (Miss Louisiana Teen USA 2007) and a former Playboy Playmate. Her latest stint may be familiar to you. She was the half-naked blond girl in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” video.
Elle Evans dazzles in a scarf-print dress at the Sugar Factory opening in Hollywood on November 13, 2013 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
How to Wear a Scarf as a Dress: Step-by-Step Guide
So, are you up for it? We can help you with the how-to thanks to our friends at Theodora & Callum (one of our favorite scarf labels).
Elle’s dress is actually a dress featuring a unique scarf-like print. However, you can easily recreate her look using an actual scarf. You’ll need an oversized scarf (at least 78 inches long and 40 inches wide) to achieve this style. There are several ways to wear an oversized scarf — as a strapless dress, a halter dress, or even a one-shoulder dress.
How to Tie a Strapless Scarf Dress: Video Tutorial
Creating a Halter Scarf Dress: Video Tutorial
Making a One-Shoulder Scarf Dress: Video Tutorial
Essential Tips for Wearing a Scarf as a Dress
Note that unless your scarf is opaque, you must wear a strapless slip to look decent. If you don’t have an oversized scarf, here’s a massive one from Theodora & Callum. It’s 82 inches long and 70 inches across, so it will work as a long dress.
Theodora & Callum Flagstaff Wearable Art Scarf, $155
If you want the standard 76-80″ x 40″ “tie-all” scarf from the label, here are a few more suggestions. These are all made of linen or viscose, so they’re really soft and easy to tie.
Theodora & Callum Budapest Scarf, $175/ Theodora & Callum Adorable Wearable Art Scarf, $155 / Theodora & Callum Chennai Wearable Art Scarf, $155