Do you secretly think you’re all thumbs when it comes to wearing scarves?

Don’t fall for those YouTube videos and Pinterest tutorials showing dozens of complex techniques.

You don’t need to be a fashion stylist to get it right.

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These six ways to wear them are simple, easy and effective as the accompanying DIY celeb photos prove.

Start with a long, soft scarf.

These look more contemporary than the print “designer” squares we craved in the ’80s.

Ways to Tie Your Long Scarf

(But check tip No.

6 for what to do with those, too!)

This helps the scarf drape and resist wrinkles.

Lauren Hutton, Dangle

Stick to lightweight blends for seasonless indoor-outdoor versatility.

Then choose your fast fix.

Just center the scarf behind your neck and let the ends fall free like Lauren Hutton.

Judi Dench, one-shoulder toss

Select an interesting color or print that pops against your clothing.

Simply center the scarf behind your neck and bring both ends forward.

Let one end dangle, and rakishly toss the other end over the opposite shoulder.

Christy Turlington, Wrap and dangle

Wrap and dangle

One extra small step anchors that dangling scarf and creates another look.