How to Wear a Puffer Headscarf: 5 Ways to Tie and Style It This Winter
The puffer headscarf has become one of the most talked-about winter accessories of the season. It takes the quilted look of a puffer jacket and turns it into a headscarf that ties under the chin. It is cosy, it covers your ears, and it looks completely different from a beanie. If you have seen it on your feed and wondered how to wear it without looking like you are heading up a mountain, here is a simple guide.
The basic tie
- Place the headscarf over your hair with the front edge sitting just behind your hairline, or a little further forward for more coverage.
- Let the sides fall over your ears.
- Bring the ties under your chin and knot them loosely, or tie a small bow.
- Adjust the front so it frames your face evenly.
That is it. It takes a few seconds, which is a big part of the appeal.
1. With a long wool coat
This is the most polished way to wear it. A long camel, black or grey coat and a puffer headscarf in a matching or neutral tone creates the clean Scandinavian street-style look. Add straight trousers and boots and you are done.
2. With your puffer jacket
The obvious match. Choose a headscarf in the same colour as your jacket for a tonal, coordinated look, or go contrasting, such as a camel headscarf with a black puffer, for something a little more playful.
3. Pushed back, with hair out at the front
Sit the headscarf further back on your head and let your fringe or front hair show. This reads more like a fashion accessory than weatherwear and works well on milder days.
4. Bow tie at the side
Instead of tying it under the centre of your chin, pull the ties slightly to one side and finish with a bow. It is a small change that makes the look feel more deliberate.
5. As a statement colour
If your winter wardrobe is mostly neutral, let the headscarf be the colour. A bright orange or navy blue headscarf with an all-black outfit is an easy way to stand out without changing anything else.
Choosing your colour
- Black: goes with everything, the safest first choice.
- Camel: warm and classic, perfect with wool coats.
- Beige: soft and light, lovely with cream and white knits.
- Navy Blue: a quieter alternative to black that suits denim and grey.
- Orange: the statement option for neutral outfits.
Puffer headscarf vs beanie
A beanie pulls down over your hair and can leave it flattened when you take it off. A headscarf sits over your hair and ties under the chin, so it frames your face and covers your ears in a different way. Many people end up keeping both: the beanie for sport, the headscarf for city days.
Small styling tips
- Keep earrings small; most of your ear will be covered.
- A turtleneck under the coat fills the gap at the neck.
- Tie it loosely for comfort; a tight knot pulls the shape.
Ready to try the look? See the Ingrid Puffer Headscarf, a quilted, padded headscarf that ties under the chin, in Black, Camel, Beige, Navy Blue and Orange.