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Years ago, shawls used to be regarded as something to be worn by little old ladies in order to keep warm. Not anymore!
Fashionable women today, know that wearing a shawl can help perk up a tired work outfit or make an evening dress appear
even more elegant. Shawls are no longer just considered appropriate for evening wear. Tossing a brightly colored shawl
over your shoulders can give an ordinary evening dress a whole new appeal. Shawls for evening wear should be chosen
either to contrast the color of the dress, or to pick up one of the colors in the pattern of the dress. Most fine
department stores sell shawls in their fashion accessory department along with belts, scarves, gloves, purses and hats.
For evening, look for a shawl in a silk fabric. There is nothing more luxurious than a shawl made of soft, silk fabric.
A pastel floral silk shawl is particularly appealing for evening attire.
You can also choose to wear a crocheted shawl. Shawls, wraps, and scarves can be purchased at any fine department store.
A crocheted shawl is fitting for casual or formal wear.
A nice look for a wedding or other formal occasion, is to accessorize with a matching shawl. Shawls are not just for
evening use anymore. Look at any fashion magazine, and you will find them being worn with both casual and work attire.
A shawl really is today?s answer to the scarf for business wear and can be either fabric, crocheted or knitted. The shawl
can be fastened with a pin or tied or just draped around your shoulders.
A knitted shawl is the perfect solution to uneven office temperatures at work. It can be easily removed, too. In the
summer, a shawl can be worn over a sleeveless blouse to ward off the chill in an overly air conditioned office and
removed when going outside. There is something very polished about accessorizing with a colorful, knitted or cashmere shawl.
While shawls have long been worn for evening, they have only recently begun to appear for casual wear. Runways have
featured models in jeans with a shawl tied around their waists in place of a belt. This look has become really popular,
and women of all shapes and sizes have adopted this fashion statement. Shawls are also worn wrapped around the neck,
leaving the V in front creating a cowl neckline. This look from a shawl or wrap can really jazz up any outfit.
If choosing a shawl to wear around the waist, make sure the fabric is light and not bulky. A bulky material will
bunch up and add pounds to the hips, detracting from the overall look. Pick a light crochet or fringed shawl, perhaps
one with an interesting beaded fringe.
Shawls are even a popular beach accessory this season! Wear a cool summer shawl in lightweight cotton yarn in a bright,
fun color to contrast your suit. You can tie it around you waist as a cover-up or wear it around your shoulders to warm up.
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