Shawls and Wraps are larger than scarves so can pose a problem if you don’t quite know how to wear them, there is a large amount of fabric to deal with and the result can look a little bulky or awkward unless you know how to arrange it.
Wrapping a shawl around your shoulders is one way to beat the cold and look good too but you can also make it into a bit of art form and wear shawls and wraps so they maximize on the elegance that can be achieved with this simple fashion accessory.
Shawls and wraps are traditionally worn around the shoulders, neck arms and the top of the torso. How you arrange your shawl depends on the time of day and the location. If you are after a casual look for daytime try folding the shawl like a scarf and wearing it wrapped around our neck .
In the evening, if you are after a more elegant look you can war the shawl draped around your neck with the two ends falling down your back. This last method is also great if you are wearing an evening dress with a revealing back, it will highlight and frame the back.
The various ways you can wear shawls and wraps is best demonstrated by viewing a few Youtube videos on the subject as a video can convey the finer points more eloquently than words. So here are a few of the best shawls and wraps videos.