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Every woman owns a set of scarves and shawls. Why? Because they are, by far, the most versatile of accessories a woman can own. Colour, material, pattern, even the way one is tied, can all contribute towards the final look of an outfit. Here are some great ways to use that collection of scarves and shawls that you have lying about in your closet – and if you don’t have one yet, then maybe these will give you a reason to go scarf shopping!
The Shoulder Duster This is a wonderful scarf-knot for a square scarf of a light, flimsy material. 1. Start with folding the scarf into half and hang it around your neck, with the endslying in front while the pointy end of the triangle lies down your back.
2. Take one of the loose ends hanging down the front, and make a loose knot near the collarbone.
3. Take the unknotted loose end and loop itthrough the knot on the other end.
4. Tighten the knot; according to your preference, you can either centre it or wear it at an angle.
These knots are perfect to warm your neck on a cold day, and complement both Indian as well as Western ensembles.
The Wrap-and-Tie /Loop-and-Tuck The Wrap-and-Tie is perfect for lighter shawls, while the Loop-and-Tuck is a simple variation that can be worn with chunkier scarves or shawls, such as pashmina shawls. 1. Drape the shawl like a dupatta close around your neck, centred so that it hangs in equal length down your back.
2. Bring both ends of the shawl around your neck so that the shawl is now looped around your neck with the ends hanging down front..
3. For the Loop-and-Tuck, take the ends of the shawl and thread them both through the loop that is formed around your neck. For the Wrap-and-Tie, simply tie the ends into a knot around your neck, centred or at an angle, according to which seems suitable.
Loop-and-Tuck
Wrap-and-Tie
The Bowtie Perfect for to spice up a plain outfit, or even to add some glamour to a formal one, this scarf-knot has the added advantage of looking flamboyant and showy despite its simplicity of technique. For this knot, both a chunky shawl as well as a lighter scarf will work; they will just both give different looks to the knot. 1. Drape the shawl or scarf around your neck with the ends hanging loosely down your front on either side.
2. Take both ends and simply tie them into a bow as you would with a pair of shoe-laces. You can tighten, adjust or fluff up the bow according to the material, as well as what is comfortable.
Halter Scarf Top What do you do when summer’s around the corner and you just don’t have the means to go shopping for summer wear? You go shopping for a bunch of cheap scarves, and then get to renovating! This works best with a wide, long shawl, in bright floral prints for an authentic summer-y look. For a more daring look, you could use a narrower scarf and use the same technique to create a halter bikini top.
1. Spread out your scarf and hold it lengthwise across your back close to your shoulder blades, the way you would hold a towel before you began to wrap it.
2. Bring the two sides to your front and cross them over once across your chest.
3. Twist the ends and cross them over once more at the same place.
4. Bring the twisted ends to the back of your neck and tie it securely; make sure that the scarf sits well over your torso.
Halter top
Bikini top
Scarf Belt Although an extremely simple technique and a seemingly boring use of a scarf, the Scarf Belt can actually prove to be a darling accessory with certain outfits. Pair a colourful scarf belt with a denim skirt and a plainboho top, and you go from regular to ravishing in the span of a scarf-tie. You could even try your hand at ostentatious chic by pairing one with a plain, non-patterned dress and chunky jewellery.
1. Accordion-fold your choice scarf until it is at your desired width. [Tip: If you want the keep your scarf-belt thin so as to give the impression of a slimmer waist-line, choose a thinner scarf so as to keep it light.]
2. Wrap it around your waist and secure it with either a simple knot or a bow. You could play around with high or low-waist looks. The scarf-belt look would probably work best with scarves or shawls that have tasselled or braided ends.
Skinny Scarf Necklace Don’t own any fancy jewellery to match your outfit? That’s alright – pull out a skinny scarf from the back of your closet and use that as a necklace instead! 1. Loop the scarf around your neck once, and tie the ends together in a knot or bow.
2. Place the knot at whatever angle you like; it serves as an inadvertent pendant.
You could even get creative with this look and find fun knots to use at the end of the scarf necklace, thus varying the kind of pendants that you create!
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