Are You a Woman Who Loves the Look and Feel of a Scarf but Don’t Know How to Rock It(2021)?Stylish Ways to Reinvent Your Stoles and Scarves and Create a Whole New Look

Being in style when you step out is an important aspect of an individual’s personality. People usually follow fashion trends to be in style. They keep themselves updated on what’s in and what’s out to make sure they look perfect every day. Things like wearing the right footwear, sporting the right accessory can really make a difference to your complete outfit.

Women, in general, like to wear salwar kurta with dupattas/stoles or scarves. Women also wear stoles/scarves with western outfits like jeans, skirts etc. To be precise both the stole and dupatta are different and usually are worn on different occasions. A stole is more like an expensive shawl that is put around the shoulders on special occasions and a dupatta or a scarf can be made with different materials. It is worn in different ways according to a person's choice.

Women in India have been wearing dupattas for ages now, it is related to Hindu and Muslim faith as well where they either cover their faces and hair. Earlier wearing a dupatta or a stole was a compulsion but times have changed and wearing a stole/scarf or a dupatta is more of a style statement now. Wearing the right kind of stole in style can transform your plain outfit into a modern one. These stoles now can be bought in tons of different sizes, shapes, colours and patterns and learning to sport them can make you look very trendy. You can easily wear them with jeans, skirts, jackets or even on saris.

Here we have tried to compile different ways of wearing a stole that can make feel trendy and in style but before that let us look into the different kinds of stoles/scarves in the market you can choose from.

If you thought that wearing a stole is just to make you look trendy then think again. There are many different benefits of wearing a stole which you might know of.

The change of seasons often leads to colds, aches and pains in the neck, shoulders, and back. If this is the case for you, instead of looking for the latest over-the-counter remedy, consider a simple scarf. Most people believe that the only purpose of a scarf is as a fashion accessory.

It is important for working women to look stylish yet professional at the same time. If you wear formal outfits in the office then you need to make sure to sport a tailored look. You can use all your creativity in doing so. Stoles can help you with it. The best and easy way to wear a stole in a professional atmosphere is to run it around the neck in neat folds and let its end fall in two parallel lines in the front. You can then either leave it hanging or tie a simple single or double knot depending on your style.

Another very cool and stylish way of wearing your stole or a scarf is to make a European knot/loop. This is very easy to make and you can sport it on your professional outfits as well as on casual wear. They go well on shirts/jeans or you can pair them with a skirt and a T-shirt and look hip.  

You can also try the braid style with your stole or scarf. Take a scarf/stole and fold it in half. Put it around your neck and take the loose ends of the scarf and pull them through the loop. Don't pull it too tight though. Now, carefully twist the loop and pull the loose ends through again. Keep twisting the loop with one hand while pulling the ends through until you run out of fabric. This style will surely make some heads turn.

Another very easy and classic way of wearing your stole is to wear it in a classic loop. You'll find many women or even men wearing their scarves or mufflers this way. It looks very good and stylish informal and non-formal settings. Simply start with folding the scarf in half. Then put it behind your neck and bring both ends to the front. Pull the loose ends through the loop and you are done.

You can also try the twisted drape style with your stole. Start with folding your stole in half then tie both the ends in small knots. Now, drape the ring-shaped stole over the neck with the knotted side on the back. Twist the stole at the back in a snug position then flip it forward.

If you are confused about how to wear your stole or a scarf in a formal setting then you can use the back drape style with confidence. It is an easy style and will make you look professional in a subtle way.

Start with draping the stole behind your neck in equal halves and let a bit of it fall on your back. Now, fold it in the front in a wide loose knot. Place the stole low at the back to achieve a draped look and keep the knot low in the front. Snug the stole and flush it in position and you are ready to rock in your official presentation at the office.

For a more casual look for a night out with friends or a friendly lunch date you can drape your stole in Ascot Style. If you want to sport a easy and carefree look then you would like this cool look for sure. Simply wrap it around your neck from front to back. Keep the edges at the back. Then wrap them around your neck again and bring them to the front.

Or you can try the simple warp as well. This style is also known as the shoulder shrug style. Wrap the stole around the neck so the edges fall in the front. Leave one side over the shoulder, wrap the stole to cover the other shoulder and you are done.

Another great way to wear a stole in a casual setting is Cowl. It gives a rich look to your outfit instantly. For this, you will need a square scarf and place the point of the triangle in the front. Now, take the edges over the shoulders and towards the back. Then cross them behind your back. After that bring them to the front again and tie them in a knot. Now take the center of the scarf and cover the knot. Tuck the edges into the neckline so that the knot and the edges are not visible.

The most fun and easy way of wearing a stole is to drape it like a shawl. Simply throw it around your shoulders without worrying about any edges or corners and you’re done. It looks great on all outfits including saree. You will find many men draping their shawl in this manner as well.

The French knot is also a great and creative way of wearing your stole. It looks great on winter wear. Simply fold your scarf in half and put it around your shoulders. Take the loose end and pull it over and under the loop. Take the second end and go under and over the same loop. This style looks perfect on women of all ages, and you can wear them in different outfits.

Lastly you can try the knotted shawl style. It is an advanced version of the wrap. Simply place the scarf around the shoulders like you would do with a shawl. Make a half knot in the back with the ends. Pull the ends tight and up high on your back. Now pull the scarf fabric down to cover the ends.

You can find stoles in many different materials like chiffon, silk, cashmere, pashmina or wool and wear them in so many different styles. If you are fond of scarves and stoles then it is important to choose the right one that would look good on different outfits and enhance your style quotient. Here are some tips that can help you choose the perfect stole/scarf for yourself.