Good afternoon, my regular readers and blog guests. Today we continue the theme of a stylish look for cold autumn and winter days. Accessories can transform an entire outfit beyond recognition and give it a completely new sound. One of these indispensable tools for creating an image are stoles. They are a well-draped piece of fabric that can be draped over the shoulders, wrapped around the neck or made into a headdress. I offer you several options on how to tie a stole beautifully.
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.
Popular styles
- models with a hood. Models with a hood are one of the most standard and have their own number of fans. The hood is difficult to combine with hats, but at the same time gives the image an aristocratic look in any weather conditions. The cost of this model is slightly more expensive than with a stand-up collar, which makes it more luxurious and not intended for daily wear. Despite this, the models seem truly royal and correspond to the declared price;
- models from Finnish fox. The skins of animals that were raised in Northern Europe have a special status: this fur is extremely durable and fluffy, and can only be purchased at specially organized auctions. He is being hunted by fashion houses for the subsequent creation of fashion masterpieces. Thanks to this factor, fur coats made from Finnish fox are valued more than others, and they are considered to be more frost-resistant and beautiful;
- cropped models. Sheared fur ceases to be as voluminous and woolly as before, but at the same time retains femininity and aristocracy and retains heat just as well. Shearing adds fresh trends to models, gives a chance to create modernized effects and ornaments, and change proportions. If traditional models do not seem so original, it is worth trying on a cropped style. These models are exceptional and give a special style. Among other things, they fit perfectly on different body types;
- knitted models. Knitted fur coats have become one of the past trends. The fur now has a more interesting texture and sheds less, while this variation in processing has made it more durable and stronger. This is a huge scope for the imagination of fashion designers, because they can create original styles and images. It is simply impossible to find two identical knitted fox fur coats;
- fur coats made from pieces. A very popular technique for designers has become the creation of arctic fox coats from pieces of fur. They are unevenly adjusted to each other and form a complete, homogeneous canvas. You can combine multi-colored pieces, focusing on the actual size of the skin. These models, despite their heterogeneity, are very elegant and add luxury to the image. When creating some patterns on products, craftsmen try to avoid excessive tonnage, while maintaining fluffiness and charm, reflections of color paints on the pile;
- striped fur coats. This is a version of the standard trapezoidal and straight models. Pieces of fur are placed one above the other, visually elongating the figure and making it slim. At the same time, the natural volume of arctic fox fur appears in an advantageous light, and the color tints become extremely noticeable and catchy;
- cross. Fur pieces are placed side by side, generating the effect of transverse stripes. The pattern can also be directed diagonally, this gives additional volume and growth. This fashionable technique visually increases the density and thickness of the fur. This pattern will look great on products of any length - from maxi to mini;
- combined models. A fur coat made of arctic fox fur with a short pile will be an extremely profitable purchase. The arctic fox finish will give such models elegance and elegance. These models do not create additional volume and that is why they find a place in the hearts of many customers. Mouton fur coats have become one of the most affordable natural furs on the market, and the fox trim adds charm and high cost to them. Arctic fox trim is used on stand-up collars, sleeves, pockets, and hoods;
- artificial models. Imitation fox fur is very difficult to distinguish from natural fur. The price category of such fur coats is tens of times lower than usual, which significantly saves money. Among other things, fashionistas have the opportunity to choose and update styles every season. However, artificial models do not have the same frost resistance as natural ones, they emit a specific smell of chemical treatment and noticeably shed.
How to use a stole
The way you wear the accessory depends on the material from which it is made. Fur stoles are thrown over a light dress, often just for beauty, and sometimes for purely utilitarian reasons, so as not to get cold. Most often they are used in the cold season for special occasions, as an addition to an evening outfit.
In addition, a fur product can be worn over a coat or fur coat without a collar, as well as with raincoats or demi-season jackets.
Wide scarves made of thin silk or chiffon complement light clothing: dresses, blouses, sundresses, jackets.
The rather large size allows you to tie the ends of the fabric behind your back or around your neck, creating an original bolero or a fashionable top with an “American” armhole.
Scarves for a mink fur coat
The owner of a mink coat should also adhere to the general rules of wearing scarves, so that her fur wardrobe will please and warm her for a long time on cool days. When choosing a textile accessory for a mink coat, you will have to decide on the color and texture. Such a luxurious fur product in itself looks status, accessories only add accents, they must be of high quality and look expensive.
- Black mink. It’s great to tie light, plain scarves under this delightful piece of fur. The best colors are red, gray, blue, beige.
- Brown mink. Here, a noble combination will be provided by soft colors and restrained, calm colors of accessories. For example, beige, sand, mustard, henna, and ocher will give style. The same goes for white mink coats.
- Gray mink. With gray of any shade, it is suitable to tie a scarf in contrasting colors - red, black, blue or dark gray.
- A classic combination is a mink coat and a silk scarf. And recently, fashionistas have been complementing their outerwear with knitted scarves made of mink fur or with fur tassels.
- Voluminous snoods go well with fur coats without a collar or with a stand-up collar.
- Posad and other scarves with beautiful painting will never go out of fashion.
White and black scarf
How to tie a stole on your shoulders in an original way
A wide scarf thrown over clothes not only adds warmth, but also adds femininity to the look. You can build something like a cape from a thin woolen stole by repeating the algorithm shown in the photo below. The loose ends are tied at the back, and the fabric is draped over the chest and shoulders with soft folds.
Most often, a stole is worn with the fabric wrapped around the shoulders and one free end thrown over the back. Brooches, large pins or special fastenings for scarves will also help you tie a wide scarf beautifully. They will hold the ends together, preventing the fabric from slipping.
Fashion trends
Stoles in classic shades always remain on the wave of popularity: gray, black, white. Vanilla tones, mint, and all shades of brown are also considered fashionable. Young ladies especially pay attention to chocolate and cocoa-colored products. Contrasting colors faded a little into the shadows.
A white mink stole, like a century ago, is the standard of chic and respectability. A solid color creates a romantic look and is stylish at the same time. And expensive material will definitely emphasize the high status.
This season, designers presented fur capes with a golden hue. This is an ideal choice for going to a nightclub, cocktail parties, etc. The shine of the golden stole will not leave anyone indifferent.
We tie a stole around the neck in different ways
If the cape is not wide and is made of thin fabric that drapes well, try tying it in a manner similar to tying a man's tie. The photo shows step by step how a wide knot is formed. In cool weather, a scarf tied in this way will not only protect your throat from hypothermia, but will also decorate a simple coat or jacket.
The second method of tying a scarf is even simpler, but the end result is no worse. See the photo below how to do this.
A warm scarf or stole can be tied in another very simple way. First you need to tie together the opposite ends of the product. We put the resulting loop around the neck, twist it in front and wrap it around the neck so that the fastening point is at the back and is not noticeable. All that remains is to smooth out the folds beautifully. Hats are very suitable for such stylish insulation: knitted hats, berets, fedora-type hats.
Look also at other interesting ways in these step-by-step photos on how to beautifully tie a stole.
What scarves are worn with a fur coat?
A fur coat, as an expensive and sophisticated item, requires a special approach to the selection of accessories. Here are some tips from experienced designers on what scarves to wear with a fur coat should be:
- natural fabrics: silk, wool, cashmere;
- the texture is light, thin, it is better not to tie scarves with a coarse, heavy texture;
- products can be openwork or loose knitted;
- the accessory can be trimmed with fur, fringe, and tassels.
Gray fur coat and gray scarf In addition, these may not necessarily be scarves in the literal sense, but scarves, stoles, snoods, scarves, etc.
