The Evening Wrap Problem

Most women solve a cold venue with whatever is nearest, which is usually a pashmina from a drawer or a cardigan from the car. Both read as an afterthought in photographs, and photographs are where you will see this decision again.

A proper wrap in a fabric that relates to the dress does the same job and looks intentional. Silk, velvet, fine wool or anything with weight and drape. Look for something long enough to cross at the front or fall past the elbow, since a short wrap sits awkwardly over a gown.

Neutral and metallic are the versatile choices here. Black, ivory, champagne and pewter carry across a season of events. A wrap matched to one dress works once.

If you are attending an outdoor ceremony that moves indoors, a wrap keeps your look cohesive in a way that changing into a jacket does not.

Styling a Scarf

Silk squares are the most versatile piece here. Knotted at the neck, tied to a bag handle, worn as a headscarf, or folded into a belt. One good square gets used in four different ways.

Long scarves carry everyday and travel. Draped loose over a coat, looped once, or knotted at the throat.

Printed styles work best against plain clothing. If the outfit already has pattern, choose a solid.

Head scarves suit resort and travel, and pair naturally with sunglasses and a straw hat.

The general rule is to let the scarf be the focal point or let it be quiet, and not attempt both. A bold print with statement earrings and a patterned dress is more than the eye wants to resolve.

Fabric and Care

Silk drapes and knots better than anything else, which is why it costs what it does. Cashmere and fine wool give warmth without bulk. Modal and viscose blends are the practical everyday option.

Silk should be dry cleaned or hand washed cold and dried flat. Never wring it.

Store scarves rolled or hanging rather than folded, since permanent creases along a fold line are difficult to remove from silk.

Snag anything on jewelry once and it is done, so put the scarf on after the earrings and rings, not before.

Visit or Shop Online

Our boutique is at 1663 Northern Boulevard in Manhasset, New York. If you are shopping for an occasion dress, bring it up at your appointment and we will find a wrap that works with the fabric and the neckline rather than fighting them.

Book an appointment or call 516-304-5585. Shipping nationwide and internationally, with domestic returns.

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