How to Wear Pashminas

Pashminas are a European fashion trend that has taken America’s fashion scene by storm. No matter where you go, you’ll see women sporting pashminas in a variety of different ways. A pashmina can be worn in warm or cold weather. As a result, this simple fashion accessory gives a woman a vast amount of versatility in changing her wardrobe and personal style by merely altering the pashmina. In addition, pashminas come in a variety of different fabrics and styles.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pashmina

How to Wear Pashminas

1. Wear it as a shawl. The most common use for a pashmina is to wear it as a shawl. If you’re cold or just merely want to cover up a little bit, the pashmina is perfect. Wrap it around your shoulders and secure it by either tying it in the front or allowing it to drape down.

2. Use it as a scarf. Fold your pashmina up horizontally in the shape of a scarf. Tie it around your neck and allow it to dangle down.

3. Use it on your wedding day. Many brides and bridesmaids are using pashminas as an extra accessory for their wedding day gowns. Usually, the pashmina will be draped over the bride’s or bridesmaids’ shoulder(s).

4. Use it as a sarong. If you’re out at the pool or just lounging around the house, you can use a pashmina as a sarong. Tie it around your waist so that it hangs off of your hips. It will resemble a half skirt. You can alter your pashmina sarong to expose as little or as much as you want to.

5. Wear it as a tube top. A pashmina can double over as a tube top on those warm summer days. Fold your pashmina in half horizontally. Depending on how large your pashmina is, you might have to fold it again or fold it into thirds. Wrap it around your chest and secure it by tying it in the back.

6. Wear it as a belt. This looks great over a form-fitting tank top or lengthy blouse. Fold your pashmina in half or in thirds. How you fold it depends on how big you want your belt to look. Secure your pashmina by tying it on the side of your hips.

Tips & Warnings

• If you’re not ready to purchase a variety of pashminas, purchase your first pashmina in a versatile color such as brown, black, tan or red.
• Make sure to secure your pashmina when you wear it as a tube top.

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