How to Wear a Shawl for a Wedding
Shawls can be worn at a wedding by many different people -- the bride, her bridal party or the guests. Shawls can be worn as an accessory, to add color to an outfit, or for warmth on a cool night. Most shawls are square or rectangular and are made out of different fabrics, such as satin, lace and cotton. For more color, twist two different colored shawls together. Does this Spark an idea?
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Select an appropriate fabric for the weather. The cooler the temperatures are, the heavier you may want your shawl to be. Pick a heavier wool or cotton shawl that can be used to keep your shoulders warm. Lighter fabrics that are made of silk, satin or other sheer material can be used during warmer months as more of an accessory rather than for warmth. For the bride, consider selecting a lacy fabric that complements your wedding gown.
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Tie around your neck. If the wedding is during the day, tie the shawl around your neck as an accessory to your outfit. Hang the shawl around your neck so both sides are hanging at the same length. Then tie both ends so the knot is just below the base of your neck. The shawl can be used in place of a necklace and then worn over the shoulders when temperatures cool down.
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Wrap around your shoulders. Completely open up the shawl and spread over both of your shoulders. From here you have a few different options on how to wear the shawl. You can tie the shawl in the front just under the neckline while keeping it spread open, completely covering your shoulders. Another option is to take one of the ends of the shawl and toss over the opposite shoulder. You may also choose to just let it hang off the shoulders and down between your arms and sides, rather like a cape.
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Cover one shoulder. If using a square shawl you can wear it over just one shoulder. Fold the shawl in half, forming a triangle. Lay the straight edge of the folded shawl over your shoulder of choice, with the point of the triangle pointing down the arm toward the hand. Extend the sides of the straight edge of the shawl toward the opposite shoulder, and tie in a knot to secure.
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Tie in the back. To cover up a low-cut dress or top you can wear the shawl draped across your chest and tied in the back. This can work with either a square or rectangular shawl. Wrap the shawl across your chest and tie in the back between your shoulder blades. For an easier fit, fold the square shawl into a triangle and tie the ends in back.
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