A stole is a rather feminine wide scarf that looks good with a classic coat. But, in the conditions of modern fashion, when it is simply necessary to be able to combine incompatible things, girls have learned to wear a stole with various models of jackets. A scarf is not just meant to keep you warm in cold weather.. With its help, you can create an interesting look that will add femininity and a little romance to your image. Let's talk about all the subtleties and nuances that will help you look stylish in the fall by wearing a stole over your jacket.
How to wear a scarf beautifully
1. Toss casually
This style is ideal for a not-so-cold day when the scarf serves primarily as an accessory or an additional layer to your outfit. If the scarf is very warm, then casually throwing it around your neck, you can keep warm in cold winter weather.
2. Half loop
Simplicity is in fashion these days, and the less elaborate the scarf is, the more flattering your look will be. Simply place one edge of the scarf behind your neck. Looks very casual with a large scarf.
3. Loop
This is perhaps the most practical way to wear a scarf. By tying the scarf in one loop around your neck, you will not only stay warm, but you won't have to worry about losing the scarf.
How to tie a warm stole
A stole poncho can replace some items of clothing in the fall. For example, a cardigan, sweater or warm jacket. To do this, throw a knitted stole over the shoulders so that one part is longer and the other shorter. Place the long part on the opposite side and secure it beautifully with a brooch.
You can also tie a long and warm scarf in the form of a snood. This technique never becomes outdated, so you will look stylish and fashionable. Examples of how a snood looks on the neck can be seen in the photo:
How to Wear a Scarf With a Coat
4. Tuck into the belt
A very interesting way to wear a scarf in winter not only emphasizes the silhouette, but also adds another layer of clothing. In addition, this method visually lengthens the figure if you choose a plain scarf or adds zest if the scarf is colored.
5. Belted poncho
Although ponchos aren't exactly in fashion right now, there is a way to bring them back into the fashion ranks. Simply wrap the poncho around yourself and secure it with a belt. It's practical and very stylish.
6. Secret node
The scarf can be tied so that it looks like a cowl scarf, and at the same time looks elegant and tasteful.
Stole and business suit
Which scarf to choose for business style? In strict ensembles, the color scheme is boring, so choosing a rather bright addition is acceptable. It will refresh the image, make it more versatile and practical.
The suit is worn without outerwear in the warm season, so a scarf-shawl is bought from thin fabric. A scarf draped over one shoulder, the ends of which hang down in front and behind the back, looks original. This is inconvenient; it is better to quietly secure the fabric on the shoulder with a pin, brooch, or decorative pin.
Another method is the clamp option. Silk will do, otherwise the accessory will be too bulky. Simply wrap the fabric loosely around the neck twice, tie it, and hide the ends with a knot under the fabric.
A turban on the head looks very extravagant. For going outside, a “grandmother’s” scarf is suitable - very fashionable and relevant this year. They tie it at the back of the head, under the chin, near the ear. This is the image of a star, a lady, a trendsetter.
A large woolen accessory can replace a jacket or jacket in cool weather. Simply throw it over your shoulders and secure it at the waist with a belt.
How to Wear a Scarf with a Hood
Method 1
For this method, you will need a stole scarf, which you need to fold in half to form a triangle.
The middle of the scarf is under your chin. Wrap the scarf around your neck, crossing the ends at the back and pulling them forward.
Tie the ends. Choose the location of the knot depending on how much you want to cover your face. For example, on a very cold day you can tie a knot right under your nose.
Method 2
You will need a rectangular shaped cashmere (or other material) scarf.
The scarf is placed behind your head. Wrap the ends of the scarf around your face and tie them at the back if the scarf is long. If the scarf is short, simply tuck the ends inward.
How to tie a stole around your neck: sophisticated ways
Let's look at 3 of the most sophisticated ways that will allow you to tie a scarf around your neck in style.
"Fake Tie"
Place the scarf around your neck, making one side a little longer. Make a knot on this half without tightening the loop all the way. Pull the tail of the shorter part through the loop. Tighten the knot, lifting it higher if necessary. Straighten the ends of the product.
"Ring"
Hang a cashmere stole around your neck, tie the ends of the item together to form a closed “ring”. Cross the two lines of the scarf (the “ring” should form a “figure eight”). Place the bottom circle of the number 8 over your head and distribute the folds.
"A long tail"
Throw the wide product over your shoulders and distribute it. Throw one end of the product over your shoulder, preferably to hip level. Place the second edge on the chest or hide it in folds if the fabric is light.
Fashionable stoles 2021
Scarves-stoles have long become an integral part of a woman’s image, on which their perception and the impression a girl makes on others depends. The fashion for such accessories does not stand still, so the current trends in this area change dramatically every season. In 2021, manufacturers presented a large number of options that can be either simple, concise and discreet, or bright and catchy, attracting attention.
The methods for tying a stole depend mainly on the size of the product. Thus, the widest opportunities for realizing a young lady’s fantasy are provided by long accessories of a classic rectangular shape, which this season can be plain or decorated with simple prints - stripes, checks and others.
Models decorated with fringe or fur pompoms can also be used in different ways. Boa scarves or small accessories, popular in the current period, are usually tied in the traditional way - one turn around the neck. In addition, in 2021, huge silk scarves, in which you can wrap yourself almost completely, are at the top of popularity.
Tying a scarf at the waist
An emphasis on the waist will make your figure more graceful and add additional charm to your look. For these purposes, it is advisable to use products made from light, flowing fabrics.
Instead of a belt
One of the most successful solutions is to use the product instead of a belt:
- Roll it into a rope and thread it through the belt loops;
- Secure the ends together with a reliable knot;
- To make the look more feminine, try creating a neat, voluminous bow at the waist.
If the scarf is narrow, then it is not necessary to twist it - just insert it into the belt loops.
Wide belt
Even the most unremarkable accessory can become a wonderful accent to your appearance. To do this, wrap it around your waist several times and secure it with a neat bow, secure it with a ring, or simply hide the ends under the base of the belt. This solution will visually make your waist thinner.
Basic techniques
The stole is popular due to its practicality. With this accessory you can diversify your wardrobe and update boring looks. However, before tying a cape, it is worth considering some nuances:
- Since a scarf tied on the head completely covers the hair, the attention of others is focused on the woman’s face. Therefore, makeup should be neat, and bangs (if any) should be perfectly even.
- If a woman has a round face, she should not tie a cape under her chin like a regular scarf, this will visually make the oval even rounder.
- Ladies with large facial features should not choose scarves with variegated colors. For such girls, plain stoles without additional prints will suit them better.
- A scarf tied to the head does not suit women with a short neck, as it visually makes it even shorter. Girls with long and thin necks can choose any stole options.
There are various ways to tie a stole on your head beautifully and fashionably: with the ends inward, in retro style, with a turban, with a tight wrap, or with a braid.
Ends inward
This is the most common technique. There are two ways to tie a stole:
- You need to position the scarf so that your head is in the middle of the fabric. Pull its ends back and securely fasten it to the back of your head. Then lift them, cross them at the parietal part, and tie them again at the back. The ends must be hidden under a cape.
- Lower your head and place the scarf with the middle on the back of your head. Raise the ends to the forehead and tie. Next, raise your head, fold the cape over the top of your head and bend the ends under the resulting knot.
Turban
Fixing a cape in the form of a turban is another way that will help create a stylish look. You need to tie it, following the step-by-step instructions:
- Place a scarf over your head so that your hair is completely covered.
- Cross the ends from behind and bring them forward towards your face.
- Cross the ends of the cape over each other on the forehead, wrap it around the head (the number of times depends on the length of the product), and secure it at the back of the head. The ends can be hidden under a turban or left (optional).
The method of tying in the form of a turban is often used by women from Muslim countries.
Tight winding
For this technique, a knitted summer stole is used. It is most often used to protect against sun rays. To properly tie a stole on your head using the tight wrapping method, you need to follow the instructions:
- Throw on a scarf and tie it tightly at the back. Place the free parts on the shoulders.
- Wrap each end of the stole one by one around the head, forming plaits. This is necessary for a more secure fixation.
- Hide the edges under the resulting structure.
The tight wrapping method is convenient because the cape lasts all day and does not fall off. This headdress looks unusual and stylish.
Laying on the bias
Another sophisticated way to tie a stole is to lay it on the bias. Before tying the cape in this way, it is worth collecting your hair in a ponytail or braid, as strands that escape from under the scarf will not look aesthetically pleasing. Step-by-step algorithm:
- throw the scarf obliquely (so that it covers only the left or right side of the head);
- secure at the back with a strong knot;
- take the end of the cape (right or left) and close with it the area that was previously left open;
- then take the other tip and throw it over the forehead, pressing tightly and moving it to the occipital area;
- alternate actions as long as the length of the cape allows;
- hide the ends by tucking them under the bandage.
Turban
Both women and men can wear fashionable stoles in the form of a turban. To tie it correctly, you need to follow the instructions:
- Throw on a scarf and place its ends on your shoulders.
- Bring them back, then alternately wrap them around your head as many times as the length of the product allows.
- Hide the ends under the headdress.
The turban tying method can be used in both summer and winter. For the warm season, you should choose a light and breathable cape.
Retro
Retro style is popular today among modern fashionistas. It makes the image feminine and gentle. For this method of tying, it is better to take a small stole. Step-by-step instruction:
- Before tying the stole on your head, you need to gather your hair in a bun at the back and secure it with bobby pins.
- Fold the cape into a triangle shape.
- Place the wide part behind the head. The top of the triangle should be on the top of the head (fix it with bobby pins), and the ends should hang freely over the shoulders.
- Take the free edges and tie them into a knot where the top of the triangle was fixed.
- If there are any loose ends left, you should wrap them around the previously made bun, which is already covered by the wide part of the scarf, and bend it. Can be fixed with invisible ones.
Correct posture
To look great with a stole draped over your shoulders, you need to pay great attention to your posture, otherwise you can turn from a sensual girl into a hunchbacked old lady. You also need to know how to wear a stole. A cape can add a sophisticated touch to almost any outfit. For example, a stole can perfectly complement a long coat, sheepskin coat or even a fur coat. Using a scarf as a cover over your shoulders is far from the only option. You can also wrap a stole around your waist, complementing the look with the right accessories that are made in the same color scheme. This will make a wonderful ensemble.
Which stole is best for women with different body types?
The cape will become a real decoration if it matches the type of female figure.
In order not to regret the purchased item, you need to get acquainted with the advice of professionals and use them when choosing “your” stole.
- Tall girls and women with large shapes will suit large stoles with a large pattern, which will elegantly fit the figure, hiding its shape. As for fur capes, narrow ones made from whole-cut skins with short fur are suitable.
- Short girls will look good in a small stole with a small pattern. They can also afford a fluffy fur cape with long pile.
Reference! To visually correct your figure, you need to pay attention to the pattern on the cape. A horizontal stripe will help you appear shorter, and a vertical stripe will help you look slimmer.
Casual option
To understand how to wear a stole in everyday life, you need to choose the right model. It is best if it is a plain cape in a bright color, but a combination of several shades is also allowed. Stoles are perfect for jackets, dresses and blouses. With the help of a bright scarf you can diversify even the most boring outfit, making it original and stylish. Especially now, when it’s winter outside and all the ladies are dressed in dark colors, which make you feel sad and despondent.
Scarves for leather jackets
A correctly selected accessory for a leather jacket speaks volumes about the style and taste of its owner. The only condition when choosing an accessory is that the scarf and jacket must be in complete harmony with each other. The fact is that leather is a self-sufficient material and does not require any special additions. Therefore, it is allowed to be used only in tandem, with the same color of the jacket, and not conflicting with it.
We should also pay attention to accessories for short jackets. Leather products are worn all year round, so designers focus on material that is suitable for the current time of year. A voluminous knitted accessory made from wool or down from Angora goats is perfect for winter. For the demi-season option, it is better to choose a scarf from: cashmere; cotton; stuffed silk.
As you can see in the photo, the accessory is worn in various ways. But, it is not hidden under the product, but is used as the main addition that emphasizes the created image.
- A denim shirt, a beige jacket and an accessory whose color reflects the main colors of the wardrobe will create a unique alliance in a fashionable look.
- Dark jeans, a dark blue leather jacket, a gray sweater, a black bag and a checkered cashmere accessory will create an image that will be appropriate anytime and anywhere.
- The following will help you go to work or just go for a walk while staying on trend: a light red jacket; black tight trousers, dark pullover; leopard scarf and a combined black bag with leopard leather inserts.
- A gentle and calm image will be created by beige colors; you can set them off several tones darker with a bag or shoes.
- A snood scarf is fashionable, stylish and very beautiful. If you wrap it around your neck in two or three turns, you get a trendy bow with a multi-layered effect in clothes. It is also an excellent alternative if you tie scarves onto a jacket without a collar.
The resulting options, as a rule, do not require any additional decorations. The scarf plays a direct role in creating an individual and extraordinary fashion style in creating an image.
