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When you finally get to go on that longed-for trip to Europe or snag the big invitation to that big gallery opening or fashion show, the last thing you want is to look like some kind of tourist or blasé fashion fake. The fashion industry changes every day, but some trends hang on, such as the European trend of wearing scarves. Regardless of the weather, many women wear scarves as fashion accessories, and a pashmina, or a long, thick scarf, can be your key to successful blending in fashionable society. While you can simply wear the scarf around your neck, attaching a brooch can add an individual flair that no other woman will have.
Sash
1.
Hold the scar lengthwise out in front of you. Throw one end of the scarf over one shoulder so one end rests on your front and one end rests on your back.
2.
Pull the back end around to your opposite hip. If you threw the scarf over your left shoulder, pull the end to your right hip. Do the same with the other end, so that the two ends meet at one hip.
3.
Pin the brooch through both ends with the brooch facing outward. This will secure the two ends of the pashmina together to look like a sash. Adjust the height as necessary for your body type; the sash may sit just below your hip or a little above, depending on your size and the size of the scarf.
Belt
1.
Hold the scar lengthwise out in front of you. Fold it in half like a hot dog bun so that it is just as long but only half as wide as when you started.
2.
Place the center of the scarf against one hip. Wrap it so that one end of the scarf extends behind you and the other in front of you.
3.
Meet the two ends on your opposite hip. Pin the two ends together with a brooch to create a belt scarf. Adjust the placement of the brooch as necessary to fit comfortably around your waist.
Once you start experimenting, you'll find a number of different ways to wear a pashmina. Experiment and have fun with your pashmina! Try multiple looks until you find one (or more) that suits your own sense of style and body type.
