Introduction
The only thing that distinguishes us from the animal kingdom is our ability to accessorize.” Scarves, pashminas, stoles, and wraps are fantastic accessories you can use over and over again. With a relatively small investment, you can look fabulous for any number of parties the holidays can throw at you. Lemme ‘splain the basics of scarf style: The Long Rectangle
My own favorite one is the black and silver variety, and I like it so much I’ve been accused of accessorizing my nightie with it. Besides merely draping it over your shoulders, try this look if you are wearing something simple in color and style: (Dress & matching scarf from collection of Raffaella Curiel, hair by L'Oreal)
Using the same type of scarf, cross it over one shoulder and drape it so that one end hangs down in front, and one in back. Secure it on your shoulder with a glittery pin, and you have yet another unusual and stylish look. (Dress & scarf from collection of Raffaella Curiel, hair by L'Oreal) The Big Square
Fold the square scarf in half with the fold facing you. Now tie the ends of the unfolded side together, making a tiny tie. Repeat on the other side. Pick up the scarf and put it on just like you put on a coat. Place your arms through the “sleeves” you’ve just made; the ties will be on your shoulders. It makes a cool little drape-y jacket for your dress. (Dress & matching stole from collection of Raffaella Curiel)
Now pull the whole deal around so that the knot is on one shoulder, and the point now drapes prettily over your other shoulder. It’s a neat look, and you can fluff it up depending upon the scarf material. The Stole
Pick one to compliment your outfit, and wear it draped across the middle of your back, the ends handing casually (how casual? Well, imagine yourself strolling down the red carpet to the Academy Awards wearing one over your designed-just-for-you gown by Armani. You get the picture.) over the bends of your elbows.
Twist the stole a few times so you get the shiny-matte-shiny look, and place it around your neck so that the ends fall down your back. Very sexy with a low-backed dress! The Wrap
The standard wrap over a dress is pretty easy, but looks great: fold the wrap into a triangle or a square. Drape it over your shoulders, and then throw the left end back over the right shoulder (or do it the other way—I’m left-handed). If you stage your entrance just right, it will look like you’re unwrapping a package (you!!) when you take it off.
So, there you have it. The most neat, complete fashion feat for the holidays is our old pal, the scarf. You can get away with wearing the same little black dress over and over again with new scarves or wraps, and nine times out of ten what people will remember is the scarf! |
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