How to Wear a Pashmina Scarf
A pashmina scarf can update an outfit or transform a drab wardrobe item into something splendid. While some stylish women use the scarf to cover bare shoulders or add a pop of color to a plain overcoat, others travel with these warm accessories to combat freezing temperatures in airplanes and movie theaters. Whether you belt it at the waist or tie it around your neck in a stylish knot, a sumptuous pashmina scarf never disappoints the wearer. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Loop it around your neck using the European loop. Fold the oblong scarf lengthwise once or twice and tuck it into your jacket, shirt or coat. If you want to create a knot, double the scarf and drape it around your neck. Proceed to pull the ends through the loop and adjust it accordingly.
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Wear it as a sash. If you need to accessorize a head-to-toe monochromatic outfit, tie the oblong scarf around your waist. For pants and jeans, fold a paper-thin pashmina neck scarf lengthwise and place it through your belt loops. Tie it into a bow, or in a knot to complete the look.
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Drape the pashmina scarf around your shoulders as a shawl. Tied around both shoulders, a pashmina scarf adds sophistication to a simple summer sundress or a strapless evening gown worn for a special occasion. This shawl style works best when the scarf is 54 to 60 inches long.
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Tie it as a sarong around your hips. If you want to accentuate your hips with a vibrant and colorful fashion accessory, wear the pashmina scarf as a sarong. A sarong-tied scarf is most flattering when paired with dresses and skirts instead of pants and shorts.
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Mix two pashmina scarves for a double dose of fashion. Lay the two scarves together lengthwise and fold one color over the other. Because this style tends to add bulk to the wearer, drape both scarves around your shoulders or wear it around your neck to add warmth.
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Pin the scarf to your shoulder with a brooch. During the 1980s power dressing movement, women adorned their shoulders with scarves attached with brooches. You can update this look for the current fashion season by draping a long pashmina scarf over one shoulder and securing it to you clothes with a decorative pin.
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Tips & Warnings
Pashmina scarves range in lengths from 28 inches to 80 inches. The shorter lengths are best for neck wraps and head wraps, while the longer lengths are perfect for sarongs and shoulder wraps. A pashmina scarf tied at mid-chest is flattering on most women. If a pashmina scarf becomes soiled, send it to the dry cleaner for a prompt cleaning.
Due to the delicate nature of the fabric, do not iron your pashmina scarf.
