You have a wedding or another event that requires you to wear that party dress you love so much. But you think the neckline is too low-cut for the ceremony, or that the cold might get the better of you. So you’re looking for a scarf or learning about the different shawl alternatives. But when the moment of truth arrives, you have no idea how to wear the party shawl. Don’t worry!
Here’s a brief guide to help you place your shawl or scarf according to the type of dress or the look you want to achieve.
Why wear a party shawl?
The shawl has been accompanying women since ancient times, until today, both in our culture and in many other cultures.
And although some fabrics such as satin or other more rigid and shiny ones have gone out of style, the truth is that other more current and lighter pieces such as silk scarves or Manila shawls have been adapted to the use of scarves for weddings.
The shawl or scarf is an external piece of clothing, with its own identity. And although it helps protect the shoulders, arms and neckline, its function is also aesthetic and ornamental, as another complement to the look.
In addition, these garments are not only limited to use at weddings and parties. They can also be used on more everyday occasions to add style, sophistication and elegance.
Ways to wear a party shawl
When a woman is not comfortable with the shawl, it’s like wearing a heel higher than she is used to; she looks insecure. Although this is totally normal, since the most normal thing nowadays is not to have experience with this type of garment, which generates doubt and distrust in using it well.
Our advice for you to feel comfortable and favored is to place the shawl intuitively, play with it and wear it with total freedom, according to how you consider it looks best with your style.
The important thing is that you wear the shawl, and that the shawl does not wear you by trying to place it in a more technical and precise way.
Putting a shawl over your shoulders
The most classic way to wear a shawl is to put it over your shoulders and let its ends fall over your arms, resting on your elbows.
This way the arms are stylized and can be covered comfortably if it cools down.
Another variant of this is to wear the party shawl falling down, letting the lengths rest on the fold formed by the elbows. This way the shawl has a fold in the back. If you opt for this option, the scarf should be large.
If the shawl is long, you can place it in front of the neck, pass the ends back and surround the neck by making a turn. Loosen the shawl and let the ends fall over the chest. If you find it more comfortable, you can hook the ends in the center with a brooch.
If you want to cover yourself more with the shawl, you can place it over your shoulders and cross one of the lengths in front of the neckline and over the opposite shoulder.
Wearing the party shawl with your hands free
If you want to forget about the shawl and be able to use your hands freely, place it over your shoulders, take the ends and pass them under your arms until you can make a knot in the back. This way the shawl simulates sleeves up to the elbows.
Another very elegant way to wear the shawl is to pass it in front, covering the neckline and passing the ends over the shoulders and the upper part of the arms. If the shawl weighs and is long, you can wear it like this, with the ends falling behind the arms. If you feel more comfortable, you can make a knot in the back.
Conclusion
What do you think of these ideas on how to wear the party shawl?
If you are looking for a colorful alternative to the original shawl, do not hesitate to take a look at our natural silk scarves, a sophisticated and unique garment that will complete your festive look in the most elegant way.
