Monday, August 5, 2013

How To Tie A Turban For A Dramatic Fashion Statement

How To Tie A Turban For A Dramatic Fashion Statement



By Cathy Mercer





People have been wearing turbans for centuries. It is compulsory for men in the Sikh religion and a common head covering in the Indian subcontinent. Women can wear it too and it makes a bold style statement reminiscent of the ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ by Jan Vermeer. Knowing how to tie a turban will help you to transform any outfit into something extraordinary.



As a fashion accessory, the item often brings to mind screen goddesses from Hollywood’s golden age, like Hedy Lamarr, Lana Turner and Elizabeth Taylor. It’s been around for much longer, though. The model in Vermeer’s ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ would not have been so striking if it hadn’t been for the luxurious blue and white fabric she had wrapped around her head. More recently, Kate Moss, Eva Mendez, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez have all worn glamorous versions at red-carpet events. Even Queen Elizabeth II has sported the look.



If you want a dramatic look for the evening, wear the item with a simple and elegant evening dress. You can also wear it during the day, with a bold necklace or earrings for an ethnic twist. If you don’t feel like washing or styling your hair, this head covering is a great alternative. It’s a good option too if you’re having cancer treatment and don’t want to wear a wig.



There are many different ways of tying the fabric for a variety of looks. Probably the easiest method requires a big, square-shaped scarf. Fold it so that it forms a triangle and let the long side rest against the back of your head, at the base. Drape the fabric over your head, letting the pointy end hang over your forehead. Take the long ends and wrap them towards the front so that you can knot them together at the top of your head.



Wrap the loose ends back around your head and tie them at the back. Now you simply have to tuck in the loose ends and you have a fabulous turban. If you want, you can leave the loose ends at the back untied so that they hang down.



You can add an African twist to the basic method. Once you’ve made the knot on your crown, wrap the loose ends around the knot several times instead of tying them at the back. You can either tuck the ends in or tie them in a bow-like knot. Now position this dramatic knot the way you want it: either on top of your head or a little to one side.



In another variation on the basic method, twist the sides around each other instead of tying them into the first knot on top of your head. Then take them back, tie them at the base of your head and tuck in all the loose ends. The pleated effect is subtle and neat.



Vintage shops often sell premade versions dating from the 1960 or 1970s. You simply wear these like you would a hat. If however you want to know how to tie a turban from any piece of fabric, you only need to look online. There are many tutorials on different methods and styles. You’ll also find online inspiration for how best to wear the look.









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