Stoles are not only beautiful, but also warm. Therefore, they are often used by fashionistas with the onset of cold weather. In this article we will tell you how beautifully you can tie a stole on a coat.
What is a stole and what are they?
A scarf is a long, knitted or woven narrow fabric that is worn in cold weather.
A stole is also a long cloth, only wider. Its width reaches half a meter or more.
The stole scarf has become a popular item of clothing, worn by both women and men.
Classic rectangular
The classic size is 70x170 cm. If you decide to knit or sew a stole yourself, then make it the size you need, depending on who it will belong to.
Its width is calculated depending on the height of the back. To do this, measure the distance from the base of your neck to your waist. Measure the length from hand to hand along your arms outstretched to the side. Add approximately 20 cm to what you measured.
For some, a stole that is wider and longer than the classic one is suitable, and for others a little smaller.
Warm wool model
Wool stoles are worn in cold weather, along with jackets, coats and down jackets. In summer, a warm cape is worn with T-shirts, skirts and jeans. For example, wrapping yourself up in windy, cool weather.
Made from fur
An expensive fur cape always looks elegant. A fashionable detail is appropriate for special occasions.
- It gracefully complements business suits.
- An evening or business knitted dress with fur on the shoulders looks elegant.
- It is not customary to wear fur with a fur coat, down jacket or leather jacket. But it is appropriate with a raincoat or coat.
A fur cape is usually simply draped over the shoulders and pinned with a beautiful clasp or brooch.
Knitted
These stole scarves are the most common. They are knitted from thin or thick wool, cotton threads or cashmere. They can be airy, openwork, with an original pattern, or simple.
Openwork long stoles are usually simply thrown over the shoulders. This way it won’t stretch out, and the pattern can be demonstrated.
Regular scarves can be wrapped around the neck. You can wrap it around your neck twice, hiding the ends inward.
A wide knitted fabric can be thrown over your head instead of a hat or hood. There are many interesting ways.
New for the fall season are voluminous scarves knitted in the shape of animals. They look unusual. For example, you can choose a cat, fox, raccoon or parrot scarf, which can be tied on the shoulders as if the animal is wrapped around the collar and is holding on by biting itself.
Knitted scarf in the shape of a parrot and raccoon
Beach
A beach scarf can make
- a chic summer sundress or dress;
- an elegant top as an addition to a swimsuit;
- chic skirt and tunic.
Evening
If you are invited to a party, but there is no new outfit, then a stole made of light fabrics will save the situation. It is customary to wear chiffon or organza capes with an evening dress, draping them with a brooch or simply throwing them over the shoulder.
If the dress is narrow and tight, then the beautiful fabric is completely straightened out and simply draped from front to back. Secure it with pins. The elegant look is ready.
An interesting option suitable for dresses, suits, including trouser suits. The cloth is draped over the shoulder and tied with a knot on the other side at the waist.
Stole with a skirt: the best variations
A long stole will be a stylish and original addition to a long skirt. This combination allows you to create cozy autumn looks.
A tight, straight skirt will go well with a tight-fitting wrap, tied with a belt at the waist.
Stoles also look great with short skirts. Best with sun styles and pencil skirts.
Fashionable women's images
This cozy item is easy to match with any outfit and for any occasion. The cape is worn with any outerwear. It is appropriate on the street, in the office, at a party and at a social reception.
How to tie a stole
Some relative of Louis XIV began to wear a wide fur cape on her shoulders back in the 17th century. Now she has not only an insulating task. Just look what you can do with it.
You can make a cardigan from a wide cape. To do this, we throw it over our shoulders so that we get a bell. We straighten the folds and secure the structure with a belt.
Cardigan
You can transform a boring dress. To do this, throw the fabric over one shoulder, drape it beautifully, and secure it with a belt.
One-shoulder cape secured with belt
Denim style
Even the most ordinary jeans with a beautiful scarf look modern and fashionable. Tucking a scarf under your belt will accentuate your figure. The belt must be fastened, but it is better to tie the coat belt loosely, without tension.
Any jewelry will go well with jeans as a stylish addition. Rings, clips, brooches, decorative pins will beautifully complement the look. For hat lovers there is plenty of room.
To add some sass to your look, use decorative rings, plain or with a clip. A brooch is attached to this addition. Both edges of the fabric must be inserted into the ring, and the brooch must be fixed at the desired height. You no longer have to think about additional decoration.
With a skirt
How to wear a stole with a long skirt
In the photo above you can see how well you can complement an image with a long skirt. It can be worn as a poncho, wrapped around the shoulders, or as a cardigan, securing the edges with a belt.
A warm cashmere stole goes well with everyday clothes. Many colleagues will look enviously at such a cozy cape.
And these photos confirm that the stole fits perfectly with both a pleated midi skirt and a mini. Both a young girl and a much older woman feel comfortable with him.
With shorts
A light cape with an original pattern will make everyday clothes of shorts and a T-shirt much more interesting.
How to Wear a Stole With Shorts
With a leather jacket
A beautiful scarf can be tied over a leather biker jacket. Just don’t take summer stole samples, you won’t get an original outfit.
The insulated model will be decorated with a warm woolen cape. But a light leather jacket will go well with cotton or silk fabric.
If the jacket has a hood, do not tie a scarf over it. This is the height of bad taste. The basic version is suitable for this model.
How to do it? Throw the stole folded in half so that the hood is on top of the fabric. The loop and edges should hang down in front. Thread them through the loop and tighten slightly.
Under boots
A scarf with a strap looks good with high boots. It’s good if the color of the belt matches the shade of the shoes.
Combination of stole with boots
With high tops, the stole bandage under the strap looks especially advantageous. This way you can put a stole on a knitted dress. In this case, the belt must match the color of other accessories, shoes or hair color.
A wonderful stylish trio is a stole, a hat and a belt, made in the same color scheme. These things will allow you to create dozens of original images with familiar things.
How to wear a stole instead of outerwear
This thing can replace a jumper, coat, cardigan. A warm soft cape will keep you warm on a cold autumn day.
How to make a vest
A stole vest will not only warm you up, but also decorate your everyday clothes. We twist it around the neck, straighten the long ends in front, and secure it with a belt.
Original vest
Shoulder Cape
You need to throw the stole over your back, then elegantly throw half of the wide scarf over your shoulder, and let the other part hang freely in front. Asymmetry is fashionable, so leave free edges at different levels.
A long ponytail flowing along trousers or a midi dress looks very fashionable. A short ponytail is thrown over the shoulder and secured with a pin from the inside. Unfold the pleats for a dramatic look.
Having made a cape from a large scarf, secure it with a brooch at the throat, and tuck the edges into the belt. The warmth will be on your shoulders and upper back.
Cape poncho
A poncho with a hood made of the same wide stole will save you from the cold wind. We connect two points of the upper edge with a pin to create a large armhole. Now we thread the head through and secure the loose ends behind the back. All that remains is to put on the hood.
Poncho with hood
Super volume
To achieve large volume, you need to take a wide stole made of loose material. Felted thin, carelessly thrown over the shoulders will give incredible delicate volume.
Thick knot
Make such a spectacular knot. How to do it correctly:
- Throw the fabric over your shoulders, making one end longer and the other shorter.
- Make three turns with the long edge. There should be two identical ends left.
- Place the long end under the formed third loop from top to bottom.
- Tie the ends in a knot, tuck them under the loop, and straighten them.
Tourniquet
An air cord can replace beads or a necklace. It's very easy to make. Fold a thin scarf so that you get a narrow ribbon to wrap around your neck. A tight rope is twisted from the tails, and several turns are made with it.
From the remaining fabric you can form a bow, butterfly, or flower. This decoration looks great with a dress, jacket, or coat.
Light clothing: top, vest, skirt
In hot weather, make a top from a lightweight fabric. How to tie:
- Take a beach pareo and place it on your chest.
- Tie the corners at the top around your neck, the knot should be behind.
- Tie the lower ends at the back.
In summer, this top is suitable for the beach. Fashionable and comfortable!
The skirt is “sewn” in two counts:
- Wrap a long piece of fabric around your hips once.
- Then, turn it over from the front twice, then wrap it as many times as there is enough fabric. The tip must be tucked inside.
Another option for a skirt: wrap a square scarf around yourself and pin it at the back of the waist with a pin. Let the remaining fabric hang freely.
Slight negligence
Everything ingenious is simple! This axiom also works in the fashion industry. To ensure that the stole not only protects you from the cold, but also serves as a decoration for your look, tie it step by step as in the photo.
The first step is to fold the product in half so that it does not look too wide. But you can skip this action - this will make the image lighter and more relaxed.
Then you should throw it over the back of your neck so that the edges are in front. The final touch is throwing one end over the opposite shoulder.
How to tie a stole scarf on a coat
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Hooded
Designers recommend choosing such options without excess volume.
If a voluminous hood is worn on the head, then a small scarf made of thin yarn should be tied under it. You can simply tie it around your neck and let the edges fall onto your chest.
Another suitable option is when the scarf is pulled under the hood over outerwear.
If the upper part of the coat is not fully buttoned, you can tie a warm woolen stole, wrapping it twice.
With English collar
This coat model has a deep neckline that needs to be beautifully closed. It is best to tie the scarf around your neck several times. Then the folds need to be straightened so that several tiers are formed on the chest. To secure the composition, use a brooch or decorative pin.
A round massive brooch can be used to pin a cloth draped over the shoulders. This technique allows you to quickly decorate your image.
A quick way to change your image is to wrap the fabric around your neck and hide the free edges under the neckline.
Close the shallow depth of the cutout with a figure-of-eight knot.
With fur collar
This coat should not be overloaded with voluminous scarves; just tie a small beautiful scarf. If the fur is dark, then this accessory should become a bright accent. A scarf made of chiffon or silk is suitable.
Without collar
If the coat is without a collar and without a hood, then stylists recommend tying a voluminous knot. This makes the image more visually attractive. To create a bright accent, give preference to contrasting scarves.
An exquisite collar will help replace the collar. For this you need a long thin scarf. Throw it around your neck and tie the ends. Twist the fabric ring and thread the head through the loop.
With stand-up collar
How to tie a cape with a waterfall
A method called “Waterfall” looks elegant. To tie a scarf with a waterfall, you need:
- Lay the fabric so that the short edge reaches your waist.
- Throw the long part back.
- Pinch one edge with your fingers and secure it under the folds of the fabric at the back.
A cashmere stole goes beautifully with a plain demi-season coat. Fabrics trimmed with fur will add special chic to the look.
The simple “Loophole” method will help you decorate your coat. Even a thick scarf will work for this method. Fold the canvas in half. Drape it around your neck and tuck the edges into the loop.
A large, warm knot called “Reverse Loop” is suitable for a coat without a collar at all. It is a continuation of the loop. We thread only one edge into the first loop, then make a figure eight and insert the other end into a new loop.
Reverse loop
How to choose an accessory
Not all fashionistas know what a stole is. It is a type of scarf and has a rectangular shape. The length of one side of the product is 200 cm, the second is 50 cm. There are monochromatic and multi-colored models that are decorated with prints, tassels, and smooth transitions of dark to light shades. Stoles are different from regular scarves. The latter look like a long, but not wide piece of fabric made from cotton, silk, wool and other materials.
When choosing a suitable stole, you should be guided by several criteria:
- Material and season. Natural linen and silk are ideal for the summer season, pashmina - for the spring-autumn period, thick wool, cashmere - for winter.
- Color. The shade of outerwear is taken into account. If the coat is decorated in neutral colors, a bright stole will add originality to the look. A red or yellow jacket will go well with solid soft tones or contrasting options, decorated with patterns or embroidery.
- Image. The glossy shine of a silk stole goes perfectly with evening wardrobes. Wool and cotton products are good for everyday looks, chiffon - for office, lace - for romantic ones.
It’s not enough to know how to wear a stole; matching your body type is of great importance. Models must mask flaws and effectively demonstrate the strengths of the silhouette. Thus, large products are contraindicated for petite girls, as they make them look awkward. Bulk options are not suitable for formal business events either.
A stole painted in bright rich colors suits brunettes. Blondes should beware of brown and beige tones.
Looks for autumn and winter
If you are thinking about what you will wear in the cold - autumn or winter, then look at a selection of photos of fashionable scarves for the 2020-2021 season. This will help you model images of different styles, warm, comfortable, interesting.
Although a winter fur coat is already a decoration in itself, a fashionable accessory will add even more sophistication to the lady. A satin scarf, tied at an angle forward, will go well with the fur coat; the ends should be hidden under the fabric.
For a down jacket, choose a flannelette scarf made of soft wool or knitwear. A knitted one will also work if you tie it under the hood.
On a warm autumn day, put on a suit with a beautiful linen over it. Warm capes under a belt look chic with a suit.
A plain raincoat will be decorated with a colored chiffon scarf. Use this idea. Fold the square scarf into a triangle, then wrap it around your neck.
A cape with a trench coat is a classic look. A bright accent on the shoulders will add a mischievous drop. Choose a bright fashionable print, for example, ethnic, decorate with a trench coat.
Which scarf is better to choose?
Undoubtedly, for warmth it is better to choose wool, knitted or cashmere fabrics.
And now the main thing! Accessories are worn for more than one season, so choose them in a shade that matches your color type.
If you wear plain clothes, then the stole can be with a bright print. In this case, the bag, gloves, and shoes should be in calm tones.
Also look at the structure of the fabric you choose and the main garment. A thick, dense accessory will look ridiculous on a light raincoat.
The length of the scarf and its width also matter. In most cases, in order to tie a knot, the length should be 170-180 cm and the width 30-70 cm.
As a snood
A coat with a hood or without a collar will go well with a stole that disguises itself as a fashionable snood. In this case, the accessory should be placed on top of the coat, threaded under the hood.
- Tie the edges of the product into a knot.
- Place the created ring around your neck. In this case, it is better to place the knot at the back to hide it under hair or outerwear.
- Then you should throw the ring around your neck again and elegantly straighten the fabric.
How to tie a stole on your head in different ways
If you are tired of hats, then there is a great alternative.
Elegant scarf
This method is simple and common. This way you can tie a shawl from both silk and cashmere. Drape the fabric over your hair and tie the ends under your chin. Fold the free edges back.
Turban or turban
A turban can quite make for an elegant look. Even men can wear it. How to tie a turban:
- Throw on a scarf and place the ends on your shoulders.
- Bring them back and twist them around your head several times. As much as the length of the canvas allows.
- Hide the edges under the fabric.
How to make a turban:
- Throw on a long scarf so that your hair is completely covered.
- Cross the ends at the back and bring them forward towards the face.
- Cross them on your forehead, wrap them around your head as far as the fabric will go.
- Secure the edges at the back of the head with a knot or tucking them under a turban.
Today, even Western women have adopted this headdress fashion from Eastern women.
Bow on the head
Headwear for the most determined fashionistas:
- Fold the scarf into a scarf.
- Wrap your head along the eyebrow line.
- Tie at the side. The edges of the scarf can be tied with a bow or a rose.
Like Muslim Hijab
To ensure that the Muslim stole holds tightly, Muslim women first tie their hair in a bun and put on a special cap.
Then the scarf is thrown over the head so that a third of the edge is on one side, and the longer part is on the other. Holding the short edge under the chin, wrap the long part around the head and neck so that not a single hair sticks out...
Tying methods
There are a considerable number of modifications in the use of drapery. To choose the ones that best suit your style and body type, you should try on all the ideas that modern fashion designers offer.
Types of tying a stole:
- “Double ring” - when twisting, two wide loops should form.
- A single knot at the chest allows the colorful pattern to be showcased. To do this, the drape is carefully spread over the entire area.
- Threading two pieces folded together through a loop - bend the element in the middle, wrap it around your neck, and stretch the remaining fabric between the two sheets.
- “Snood” - a long accessory wonderfully transforms into a fashion trend. To construct it, the fabric is wrapped several times around the head, after which the edges are tucked inside the roll.
- An accessory made of lightweight material can be tied with a tie knot.
- A muffler with a colorful print will look great if you make an asymmetrical bun, shifted to one shoulder.
- The double knot allows you to reveal your graceful collarbones. After tying, the ends are threaded again around the main roll.
If you want to hide figure flaws, simply cover yourself with a muffler, throwing one edge over your back.
We recommend watching the video:
Light summer shawl with dress
On a warm evening, you can simply cover yourself with a cape, or better yet, tie intricate knots as a stylish decoration.
Swings
How to tie? Throw the scarf from front to back, secure at the side with a brooch. Pull down slightly from the throat.
Jabot
An easy way to tie a knot is this way:
- Take a scarf folded in half several times.
- Throw it around the neck. Twist the edges of the scarf twice. Hide the corners.
Bow
How to tie? Fold the long, lightweight fabric in half several times, until the strip is 10 cm wide. Drape it around your neck, crossing the ends. Pass one end through the loop and out.
Fold the long part like an accordion and attach it to you. Secure the accordion with the first end in the middle. You'll get a gorgeous bow.
Like a bolero
It's 5 minutes. You just need to throw the stole over so that it covers part of your back and arms. Pin the edges with a brooch.
Pigtail
Step-by-step tying scheme:
- Take a long thin scarf.
- We make a loop so that the head can fit through.
- Do not tie the edges, but intertwine them.
- The loop remains in the middle. Start weaving a braid, where the loop is the third end.
Poncho
You probably already know that a slightly casual look is now trending. One should get the impression that the fashionista skillfully assembled the outfit in just a few minutes, rather than meticulously maintaining every detail. Stylists guarantee that such a simple and creative approach is a modern guarantee of success.
You can recreate the described effect using a stole draped over your shoulders in the form of a cape or poncho. This method was noticed at top shows and quickly went viral.
The fabric of the stole, which is too light, often tends to slip off the shoulders. To prevent this, we suggest using decorative assistants, which could be a brooch, a wide ring or an elastic band. You need to throw the fabric over your shoulders, connect the edges and, at a distance of about 15 cm, pull them through the ring or fasten them with a brooch.
If the stole is wide enough, it can be turned into a stylish cape. All you need to do is throw the fabric over your shoulders at the back and tie it in the original knot at the front.
Learning to tie stylish knots
Fancy knot tying skills always come in handy.
Clamp
Knit the edges of a long shawl. Then wrap it around your neck several times. Do not overtighten.
Basic loop
This method is very simple and looks elegant at the same time. It retains heat well and can be tied over the collar of a jacket or coat. The Parisian method is often used for office clothing. It is important that the length is at least one and a half meters.
How to tie? Fold the scarf in half and throw it over your neck. Thread the edges into a loop, do not tighten tightly, move them asymmetrically to one side.
Butterfly
Throw on a stole. Twist the two edges twice in the chest area. Straighten the fabric over your shoulders, tie the ends at the back, and hide them under a scarf.
Necklace
Twist the scarf tightly along its length, fold it in half and drape it over your neck. Thread the ends through the loop. That's it. The necklace is ready.
We showed only a few beautiful knots. You can watch even more interesting ways in the video.
Under the belt
Disguising a stole as a belt is not the newest idea, but it is still original. This technique can be used to effectively stand out from the crowd and create a particularly stylish look. Repeating this method is very simple - you just need to throw the fabric over your neck so that the ends are in front. All that remains is to throw a belt over the edges of the accessory, creating a beautiful drapery.
To create an image, you can use not only your own belt from outerwear, but also a fashionable belt. We remind you that wide accessories are now in trend, which are perfect for the role of the final accent of the outfit. If you have outerwear with a feminine silhouette, you can support it with a stole, straightening the folded edges.
To stylishly tie a stole on a coat under the collar, you need to fold the product in half and drape it over the back of your neck. Then the edges at the front are brought to the center and tied with a belt. Another stylish life hack based on this technique is to create a trendy autumn layering effect. To do this, it is appropriate to unbutton the coat to show off the base layer in the look.
An interesting idea would be to disguise only one part of the hem under the belt. The second half can fall beautifully or be thrown over the shoulder.
How to wear a stole for men
Men also know how to dress with taste. A men's scarf is a universal thing. It will easily complement a man's look, you just need to know a few universal knots.
How does a man's scarf differ from a woman's?
In fact, nothing. Everything is the same in size and materials. They differ only in color (not bright, brown-gray) and pattern (most often geometric patterns).
What to wear with
This short video contains a selection of men's advice on what is best suited to a particular occasion.
Depending on the purpose, the type of scarf will be different. For example:
- For a romantic evening, go light.
- For a business suit, you need to choose a solid color.
- You can wear warm outerwear.
With a coat
A cashmere scarf goes perfectly with a coat. Wrap it around your neck with one end at the front and the other at the back.
A light square scarf of romantic colors can be tied like a snood at an angle forward, having first folded it into a triangle. This method is suitable for a creative person.
With a down jacket
In this case, sports models look interesting. A scarf tied over outerwear with a French knot or tucked inside provides great warmth in cold weather.
For the celebration
The stole can be worn for any occasion. Most often it is used for social events to look elegant and formal.
If you simply throw it over outerwear, such as a sweater or shirt, then this style will definitely attract the attention of any woman.
The romantic style is considered a successful completion of the outfit. A light scarf is used for going to a restaurant or club.
What to wear with style?
The stole goes well with outerwear of any season, as well as with evening dresses. The main thing is to be able to combine them correctly.
With a jacket
- Denim jackets go better with light, bright fabrics tied in a ring or twist;
- Black leather jackets look beautiful with striped or checkered items, tied with a collar or a knot.
- Sports models combine beautifully with a stole tied using the hood or false knot technique.
- Short jackets go great with plain capes tied with a double loop.
With a fur coat
Midi and maxi length fur coats go beautifully with scarves tied on the head. It is recommended to use a light, plain fabric. A warm scarf tied around your neck will also look great.
With a dress
For dresses, scarves are used to complement the look, so we advise you to choose the right option. The colors should match the dress or be in tone without unnecessary decoration. With a dress, it is good to use a stole made of chiffon, lace in the summer, and in cold weather - made of wool and natural fur. The tying technique is either over the shoulder with the ends hanging down, or in the form of a bolero.
With a raincoat
For raincoats, it is better to use a stole, tied in such a way as to imitate a vest secured with a belt.
With a trench coat
With a down jacket
The fitted silhouette of the down jacket goes well with fabric tied in the form of a muffler or a long loop. If the jacket is voluminous, then you can tie a scarf in one circle and leave the ends hanging down.
With a biker jacket
For biker jackets, the technique of tying scarves in a triangle or with the end of an asymmetrical tie hanging from one shoulder is suitable.
With a parka and a sheepskin coat
For parkas and sheepskin coats, a scarf made of dense types of fabric is suitable to warm its owner and is tied using a triangle technique with cuffs hanging outside or with a knot on the neck.
With a coat
With single breasted
Double breasted
With English collar
Without collar
Hooded
Oversized
Popular men's knots
Men care more about the comfort than the attractiveness of their clothes. Therefore, men's methods of tying knots should be simple and quick. From all the variety, such nodes are distinguished.
"Parisian" or "French"
The knot is easy to tie, retains heat well, and looks stylish. Pairs with any outfit - from a casual sweater to a business suit.
It can be tied either on top or under clothing, hiding the ends. The length of the stole should be sufficient.
To tie such a knot, you need to fold the scarf in half, throw it over your neck, and thread the ends into the resulting loop. Tighten the knot until it is comfortable.
One turn
To tie this sports-youth knot, you need a fairly long scarf. Wrap it once around your neck, leaving both ends in front. This method is good for winter. The neck and throat will be securely covered.
Cape
An elegant way to wear a scarf is to throw it on without tying it. It is good for a walk in early autumn or late spring. Great for a suit or jacket, jumper or cardigan with a V-neck.
No knots, just throw on the scarf and tuck the ends into the inside of the jacket along the lapel line.
"Ascot"
The Ascot knot looks very elegant. Its function is not insulation, but image.
How to tie: take a scarf or scarf and place it over your shoulders. Cross the ends and fold the bottom inward. Adjust the folds so that it is comfortable and the stole does not move.
In the style of an artist
Many creative people like to tie a scarf, leaving one end in front and the other behind the back. This method is not suitable for a cold winter, but it will look great at a party or creative evening.
Double knot
Cold wind or severe frost are not scary if you tie a scarf around your neck twice. However, this method will require a very long canvas, at least one and a half meters.
Place the scarf so that one end is at chest level, and wrap the other part around your neck twice, covering all open areas. Fix the ends between layers.
History of stoles photo
There are things that go with everything. Black trousers, skirts, white blouses are all classic pieces that can be paired with anything. But there is one more attribute of a woman’s wardrobe that can be worn with everything, always, and probably will never go out of fashion. These are scarves and stoles.
Scarves are usually worn in the cold season, but stoles can be worn not only in winter, but also on cool summer days. By wearing them over clothes, a woman immediately becomes more charming and sophisticated.
Considering the history of the appearance of stoles, we can trace their origin back to Ancient Rome. The ancient warriors of Rome and China wore something similar to stoles on their bodies. The military went on campaigns during the cold season. And it was important for them to protect their bodies from the piercing wind. Then the scarf begins to be not just a comfortable thing, it becomes a kind of sign of high society.
In Egypt, the stole was used as an indicator of status and authority.
In the era of the birth of Christianity, the scarf was the main item of clothing for women. Today, the headscarf is important for both Christians and Muslims, because a woman should have her head covered, and Muslims should even have their faces covered.
Fur stoles appeared back in 1676. And the first was the Princess Palatine, the wife of the Elector of the Palatinate. It was she who was the first woman who showed the nobility how to protect themselves from the cold by throwing a blanket of sable skins over their shoulders.
In the 19th century, knitted stoles came into fashion. The fashion for them was introduced by Empress Eugenie, who was the wife of Napoleon III.
Proper care of the stole
To ensure that your items last for years, use these simple tips for caring for your items.
Caring for a fur stole
The most expensive fur cape will be difficult to care for.
Natural fur loves fresh cold air. Therefore, you need to take the fur cape out onto the balcony from time to time. If you shake it well, the villi will rise, the fur will become fluffy and voluminous.
In order for the absorbed odors to disappear, you need to leave the stole hanging in the air.
If the fur cape is wrinkled, spray clean water from a spray bottle and carefully comb it with a fine comb, first against the pile, and then along the pile. Shake it, let it dry, it will be as good as new.
How to wash a cashmere or wool stole
It is better to wash a wool or cashmere scarf by hand in slightly warm water. Otherwise, the fabric will “sit down” and shrink.
For washing, use hair shampoo or a special detergent.
Soak the stole and leave it in the water until it cools down. Then lightly squeeze the fabric, wring it out without twisting. Add conditioner during the final rinse. The cape will become soft and smell nice.
It is better to dry the accessory horizontally, placing a towel under it. Because when drying on a rope in a suspended state, it will stretch out and lose its shape. When dry, steam iron.
A few more ideas
However, the stylistic potential of the stole does not end there. This accessory offers great opportunities for creating stylish images, and these sketches are an excellent confirmation of this.
You can safely use the photos and videos from our article as visual cheat sheets on how to tie a stole on a coat in different ways. Bookmark this article to learn how to turn a familiar accessory into a stylish and fashionable addition to your look!
Pashmina or stole - what's the difference?
Ordinary people often confuse these two terms. Many honestly admit that they call any wide scarf a stole or pashmina. Meanwhile, although the products have the same shape, they differ from each other in the composition of the material. The first ones are made from various fabrics: silk, satin, linen, polyester or fur (natural or artificial).
The raw material for pashmina is the undercoat of Himalayan goats, combed from the belly of the animal and spun in a special way. Today the term applies to any scarves or shawls made from 100% cashmere. The products are so thin that when folded they can easily be pulled through a woman's wedding ring.
What are the types
Today there is a large selection of stoles - warm, thin, decorative. They all differ in colors, patterns and materials. So, there are these types of long scarves:
- dense ones are made of wool, velor, cashmere;
- knitted - thread, mainly wool, cotton, synthetic and semi-synthetic;
- fur - natural (sewn pieces) and artificial fur;
- lightweight ones are made of silk, guipure, chiffon, linen and cotton.
Thick, knitted and fur stoles are designed for the cold period. Women wear lightweight ones in the summer to protect themselves from the sun or to decorate their look. Also, stoles can be single-color, two-color, multi-colored, with various prints - checks, stripes, polka dots, flowers, animals, oriental motifs. They are often decorated with embroidery, fringe, beads, and lace. Stylists recommend filling your wardrobe with several stoles - plain, patterned and elegant with embroidery.
