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Sashes add color and texture to almost any outfit, but chicks aren't always eager to sport such a traditional fashion statement. Scottish women often use sashes to identify which clan they belong to. But you don't have to hail from Scotland to utilize this cute accessory. You can borrow some of these fashionable ladies' ideas. Sashes come in a variety of different fabrics, colors and patterns. When you think your outfit is missing that certain something, give a sash a try -- you have a few different options of ways to wear it.
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Rock your sash beauty pageant-style. Drape the middle of the sash over your shoulder, then attach the two ends together on your opposite hip. Tie the ends in a cute bow or clip them together with a sassy broach or pin. In Scotland, this is how the ladies who marry outside their clan but who still want to represent their family's clan kick it. Wear this style with a cute flippy skirt and tight top.
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Tie your sash around your waist to serve as a mock belt. If you're wearing a dress that doesn't give you much of a shape, use this stylish piece of fabric to cinch the dress and give you a waist. Attach the two ends with a cute bow on the side of your hip or tie it in the middle. Either way, you'll accentuate your sexy waist and look adorable.
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Wrap the sash around your chest, right below your bosom. This look works equally great for ladies who are expecting or those who want to keep their bellies under wraps. Placing the sash directly under your girls gives them a boost and accentuates them. This adornment draws the eyes up top, which takes the focus away from a less than perfect tummy. However, doing this also help large pregnant bellies stick out, which is why so many maternity tops feature this design. Sport this style on a loose dress or skirt and you'll instantly add style and a sexy shape to your frock.
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Wrap your sash around your hip and bring the ends up to the opposite shoulder. Attach the ends with a cute broach and you're basically donning the opposite of the beauty pageant style. However, this sash style draws the eyes up to your top because of the broach and will help take attention away from any imperfections down below. This is also the way clan women sport their sashes. This style looks good with sleeveless shirts or dresses.
