How to Wear a Pashmina Shawl?

Charla Krupp, editor of Glamour magazine, recommends these five looks for the pashmina shawl

Belt Style or Sarong — "For people with no hips," Oprah says. Just wrap around your waist, drape attractively and go.

Full Shawl Wrap — Simple, elegant, warm. Perfect for work, shopping or fun!.

Hollywood Style —- If one pashmina shawl is great, two must be twice as good.

The Pashmina Stole — Charla says this look is replacing mother's mink stole. It's terrific for evening, particularly with the higher-end, beaded pashmina shawls.

The Noose Wrap — This stylish look is easy to create — once you know how.

Step 1
Fold your pashmina shawl in half along its length, making sure the folded edge is at the top or facing you.

Step 2
Fold the pashmina shawl in half again, this time along its width. You should have an end that's folded and an end that's open.

Step 3
Place the folded shawl behind your head. Pull the open end through the loop at the folded end. Voila! You're suddenly chic!

Tricks of the Trade

What you wear with your scarf can make or break the look. Here, Rachel Zoe (Allure Magazine) offers advice for tying it all together.

Master The Mix. Don't worry too much about matching your scarf to the rest of your outfit, a bunch of patterns and colors thrown together makes a bigger, better statement.

Wear One After Sunset. Scarves are so chic for evening. Just skip the wooly pashminas and look for ones in sophisticated fabrics, like lightweight silk, that are beaded or fringed.

Cut Down On Extras. Big, jangly earrings and necklaces will only get caught in your scarf. Instead go for studs and a bold, chunky bracelet. The scarf should really be the focal point of your outfit.

Make Opposites Attract. Trim clothing sets off fluid scarves. My favorite way to wear one is with a thin, body-hugging tank top and a fitted blazer.

Look Past Outerwear. Scarves shouldn't be treated like gloves and hats, when you take off your jacket, leave your scarf on. It's actually very sexy.