Shawls come in all shapes, colors and sizes.
There many different ways to tie a shawl and each way works towards making me feel beautiful, elegant and gorgeous. The way I tie my shawl is an extension of my personality. That is why I consider a shawl to be more than a fashion accessory... it is a "fashion statement"!
As a fashion expert, it is my job (and passion) to show my clients different ways to get the most from their fashion accessories. I use many of the suggestions myself because I am rarely seen without one of these beautiful accessories. A shawl is a multipurpose accessory. Occasionally I tie it like a belt, while at other instances I use it as head cover. Sometimes I use my shawl to protect myself from inclement weather and on other times I use it to enhance a beautiful evening dress.
Different Ways to Tie a Shawl: I use the Ascot style more frequently in winter. It is simple, looks chic and still keeps me warm. The way to tie a shawl like this is to fold it into two, wrap it around your neck and then take the ends pull them through the loop which is formed when you fold the shawl in half.
The reverse shawl is my favorite for evening wear, especially when I am wearing a very formal dress. I just take a complementing rich-looking shawl and then drape the open shawl over my shoulders, with the ends down my back. It looks elegant and sophisticated. This way of tying a shawl is ideally suited for women who are tall and slim. Sometimes when it suits me, and shown in my how to tie shawls articles, I just knot the two ends behind my back to get an immediate appearance of being chic. When I wear jeans, I just love to enhance my hips with a shawl. I take my shawl and keep folding it lengthwise until it is a just a couple of inches. I then take it and either loop it through the belt hoops or wear it low on my hips. I tie the ends on one side and let them fall.
Sometimes I just don't feel like doing anything with my shawl so I opt for the poncho style wherein I take a triangular shawl, drape it over my back with the ends meeting in front. I either fasten the ends with a shawl clip or just knot them loosely. Many of my clients hate knotting the ends because they feel it has grandmother appearance to it. So, they just use a decorative shawl pin or brooch.
The stole style of wearing a shawl is simple and elegant. It can be worn with a casual or formal outfit without feeling out of place. The best part is that this style can be easily worn both in winter and summer. I love the Grace Kelly style of wearing a shawl. Just take the shawl, cover your head and throw each end casually over opposing shoulders. Viola! Elegance without too much trouble or effort.
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