Shawl

Drape your shawl across your right shoulder, then pull the ends together underneath your left arm. Use a safety pin to pin the ends together and keep your shawl in place. This is a great way to call attention to a floor-length gown. How do you pair a shawl with a dress? The general rule […]

Instead, try a shawl with wide jeans. Wrap it around your wrists like spaghetti. Rather than attempt to match shawl to gown, clash on purpose instead: mix a flashy, colorful knit wrap with a slip dress — then wear it wherever your heart desires. Throw a shawl over your tracksuit, pantsuit or winter coat. How […]

Bring one corner of the left side up to your right shoulder and pin at the top of your shoulder allowing the fabric to drape like a cowl. Bunch the shawl together to create a long tube. Place the middle of the shawl behind your neck. Pin the shawl together at your sternum. How do […]

No. 1: Poncho Style (AKA The Rectangle Fold) Step one: Fold your blanket scarf in half, creating a rectangle. Step two: Bring one side around and tuck it snugly. Step three: Bring the other side around and tuck it snugly. Step one: Start with your blanket scarf completely open + unfolded. Are ponchos in style […]

Many of our evening shawls and wraps are very lightweight and thus become super versatile as they can be styled as a formal shawl, draped over your shoulders, or worn as a long evening scarf or even as a long scarf for more casual events. What do you wear over a formal dress when its […]

The dupattā is a shawl traditionally worn by women in Indian subcontinent to cover the head and shoulders. The dupatta is currently used most commonly as part of the women’s shalwar kameez outfit, and worn over the kurta and the gharara. What is a Kashmiri shawl called? The basic fabric is of the three types […]

The traditional and most common way to wear a shawl is with the shawl wrapped around your shoulders and the triangle point at the center of your back, just like the Estonian Dreams Lace Shawl is shown above. How do you wear a small triangular shawl? Small Triangular Scarf Place the center point on your […]

In warm weather, Indians hang both ends over the shoulder, making a soft U in front, so the shawl is worn like a pallu (the decorative, loose end of a sari), which leaves the arms unencumbered. (Shown, a rectangular fine cotton shawl, about 6 x 4 feet.) What is an Indian shawl called? The dupattā […]

Shawls are used in order to keep warm, to complement a costume, and for symbolic reasons. One famous type of shawl is the tallit, worn by Jewish men during prayers and ceremonies. Who wore shawls? Throughout much of the 19th century, cashmere (or Kashmir) shawls were at the forefront of elegant fashion in scarves and […]

Although no sleeves exist, it typically mirrors a short jacket or coat and has a fastening around the neckline. It may also include some fastening elements down the middle of the garment which again mirror the more traditional coat design but with the absence of a sleeve. What is a sleeved poncho called? Ruanas are […]

Despite the attachment to women, menfolk have adopted the fashion in a more classic and opulent way by wearing the premium Men’s Pashmina Shawls and Men’s Cashmere Scarves around their individuality. Pashmina on the shoulders of men has recklessly broken several norms of styles in the contemporary world. What is mens shawl called? A Loi […]

Draped. Use your shawl as an extra long layer for an evening dress. Drape your shawl across your right shoulder, then pull the ends together underneath your left arm. Use a safety pin to pin the ends together and keep your shawl in place. What looks good with a shawl? Instead, try a shawl with […]

The chadar also has religious and ceremonial purposes. The color and designs used in the fabric often have religious significance. Many Muslim men use the chadar to wrap themselves or kneel upon it for prayer, and a large version is often used to wrap around the dead before burial. What does it mean when an […]

Winter Scarves Protect You from the Cold One of the more practical reasons for why you should wear winter scarf is to protect your neck and face from the cold. Having skin exposed to cold weather for extended periods of time can lead to frostbite and other injuries. What is the purpose of wearing shawl? […]

Head Covering You can drape your long shawl over your head in such a way that it hangs down broadly over your shoulders as well. You can also twist the drape to give you an asymmetrical drape pattern over one shoulder. What is a hijab shawl? A shawl hijab is a covering garment worn by […]

You can wear your blanket scarf as a top; just make sure you’re wearing something underneath–wrap tops aren’t always reliable! It’s a comfortable, fun way to wear this extra layer. Simply wrap the scarf around your shoulders and across your chest. Let the ends hang and close the gap with a pin or belt. What […]

Whatever you do, don’t wear white. As a general rule, “wearing black is totally acceptable, as the hue is very versatile,” Sabatino affirms. However, you should avoid wearing white unless you are told otherwise. That shade, she says, is exclusively reserved for the bride. Is black disrespectful to wear to a wedding? “Guests can absolutely […]

A shawl hijab is a covering garment worn by women in conformance with the standards of modest dress established by Islam. Depending on its style, it may be made of a triangular, rectangular, or square piece of fabric. What is a shawl in Islam? In modern usage, hijab (Arabic: حجاب, romanized: ḥijāb, pronounced [ħɪˈdʒaːb]) refers […]

Loose hijab style for round faces Just wear a bandana underneath and effortlessly wrap your hijab loosely whichever way is more comfortable for you. It would be more flattering for you if you don’t show too much of the bandana. Also go for fabrics like linen, cotton or chiffon for loose wraps. How do you […]

Respect the bride and groom’s wishes “If it’s summer and the wedding is outdoors, a short dress will work, but stay away from extremely short and sleeveless unless you have a shawl or scarf to cover your sleeves, as a sign of respect to the groom and bride.” Do brides wear shawls? A bridal shawl […]