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Last Updated: May 27, 2025

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This article was co-authored by Paul Julch, MA. Paul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley. This article has been viewed 174,372 times.

Wearing a pashmina adds a luxuriousness to your style and also a softness to your skin. It is extremely versatile because of its unique shape, which may make you wonder how to wear it best. You can wear your pashmina as a scarf, around your upper body, or around your lower body to show off your personal style.

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Wearing Your Pashmina as a Scarf

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  1. Step 1 Wrap your pashmina loosely around your neck. 1 Wrap your pashmina loosely around your neck. Unfold your scarf so that all of the material is exposed. Then, wrap the scarf around your neck once. Tighten the loop around your neck, or leave it loose and hanging near your bust. You can choose to have the tails hanging in either the front or around your back.
    • Make this a casual and trendy outfit by pairing it with a fitted t-shirt and jeans.[1]
    • You can also fold the pashmina in half or thirds longways if you want it to be narrower.[2]
  2. Step 2 Tie a knot in your pashmina. 2 Tie a knot in your pashmina. Wrap the scarf around your neck so that both the tail ends are hanging in the front. Then, simply tie a knot like you would to tie your shoes. You can tighten this knot to sit at the base of your throat or you can leave it looser for a more relaxed look. Knotting your pashmina during the winter will keep your neck especially warm.
    • You can also try a more complicated knot such as a hacking, twisted, or chain link knot.
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  3. Step 3 Create a faux-infinity scarf with your pashmina. 3 Create a faux-infinity scarf with your pashmina. Tie the two ends of your pashmina together to create a loop. If your pashmina has fringe, use a few pieces of fringe to make a double knot. If not, use the corners of the rectangle to tie two knots at the two places where the corners meet. Then, place this large loop around your neck so that the knots rest on the back of your neck. Double the loop around to create a large circular scarf with no ends hanging down.
  4. Step 4 Make your pashmina resemble a neck tie. 4 Make your pashmina resemble a neck tie. Wrap the scarf around your neck so that the two tails are in the front, with the right tail hanging a little longer than the left tail. Take the right tail and wrap it over and around the left tail, so that it is back on the right side. Wrap it again over and under the left tail, but when you get to the underside, pull it up through the loop, around your neck, and down through the smaller loop you just made on the left tail.
    • For a fun, trendy look, pick a vibrantly colored or patterned pashmina to wear like this. Pair it with an asymmetrical skirt or a pair of high-waisted jeans.[3]
  5. Step 5 Tie your pashmina into a bow. 5 Tie your pashmina into a bow. Wrap your scarf around your neck and tie it in a loose knot similarly to how you tie your shoelaces. Create two half-loops or “bunny ears” out of the tails of the scarf. Cross these to form an “x,” and then wrap one under and between the two loops. You should be left with a large bow, which you can twist and adjust to your liking.
    • Wear a pair of matching chandelier earrings to create a graceful, elegant outfit.
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Dressing Up Your Upper Body

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  1. Step 1 Use your pashmina to create a loose head scarf. 1 Use your pashmina to create a loose head scarf. Place the middle of the pashmina horizontally flat across the top of your head. Either knot the tails at the nape of your neck or just make an “x” with them. Either way, the tails of the pashmina should drape over your shoulders and fall forward onto your chest.
    • If you’d like to go incognito or vintage, add a pair of sunglasses to your outfit.[4]
  2. Step 2 Tie your hair back with your pashmina. 2 Tie your hair back with your pashmina. Fold your scarf up so that the fabric is a bit thicker and not very wide. Wrap the scarf along your hairline above your forehead and let the ends hang down your back. Then tie the scarf in a double-knot at the nape of your neck so that it will not slide off. Leave the ends trailing down your back, or sweep them forward over your shoulder to hang down your front.
  3. Step 3 Wear your pashmina as a shawl. 3 Wear your pashmina as a shawl. Open your scarf so that it is unfolded completely and the entire scarf is exposed. Wrap it around your back and around your shoulders, so that the ends hang loosely between your arms and your sides.[5] If you want to secure the scarf, tuck the ends back behind you under your armpits and tie it in a double knot or pin it together in the front with a stylish broach.[6]
    • This looks great worn over a strappy top or sleeveless dress.[7]
  4. Step 4 Make your pashmina into a chic cape. 4 Make your pashmina into a chic cape. Unfold your pashmina entirely and place the open scarf around your shoulders, keeping one side longer than the other. Drape the longer side across the opposite shoulder so that it will be securely positioned.
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Styling Your Lower Body

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  1. Step 1 Hit the beach wearing your pashmina as a cute cover-up. 1 Hit the beach wearing your pashmina as a cute cover-up. Lay your pashmina out flat and then fold it in half, connecting opposite corners that are diagonally across from each other. With each hand, pick up the two corners of this triangle you’ve formed that have the smallest angles. Wrap the pashmina around your waist and tie the corners together a couple inches above your right or left hip bone.
    • If your pashmina sarong is patterned, the clothing that you wear underneath should be solid.
    • You can also wear your pashmina tied this way over the top of a dress, leggings, or a fitted pair of pants.[8]
  2. Step 2 Create a belt with your pashmina. 2 Create a belt with your pashmina. If you are wearing a skirt or dress and want to accentuate your waist, wrap your pashmina around your waist and tie it in a knot. Leave the ends hanging loose, or wrap it around your waist again and tuck the ends back into the loop.
    • Try out some of the knots used to secure pashminas around the neck as a scarf, but instead secure it around your waist as a belt.[9]
  3. Step 3 Wear your pashmina as a skirt. 3 Wear your pashmina as a skirt. If you want to have a fun, loose-fitting skirt, try making one out of your pashmina. Open the garment so that it is entirely open and exposed. Then, hold one end flat to your side and wrap the other around your body 1-2 times until the end meets the first end you are holding to your side. Tie the two together with a double-knot or safety pin them for security.
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  • Question What is the point of a pashmina? Paul Julch, MA Paul Julch, MA Personal Wardrobe Stylist & Speaker Paul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley. Paul Julch, MA Paul Julch, MA Personal Wardrobe Stylist & Speaker Expert Answer The pashmina originated as something very specific, but has since become another word for "big scarf" or "scarf that goes over your shoulders." It's the kind of thing someone grabs to wear if they know it's going to be a bit cold outside. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3
  • Question What fabric is suitable for pashmina? Kathequeen2006 Kathequeen2006 Community Answer I would recommend cotton or spandex, considering the fact that they are a kind of shawl. You could even go for silk or chiffon, but that will be a bit expensive, and not for an everyday use. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 7 Helpful 4
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  1. ↑ http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Wear-a-Pashmina-/10000000177628634/g.html
  2. ↑ Paul Julch, MA. Personal Wardrobe Stylist & Speaker. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Wear-a-Pashmina-/10000000177628634/g.html
  4. ↑ https://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-challenge-wear-a-pashmina/
  5. ↑ Paul Julch, MA. Personal Wardrobe Stylist & Speaker. Expert Interview
  6. ↑ https://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-challenge-wear-a-pashmina/
  7. ↑ Paul Julch, MA. Personal Wardrobe Stylist & Speaker. Expert Interview
  8. ↑ http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Wear-a-Pashmina-/10000000177628634/g.html
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Paul Julch, MA Co-authored by: Paul Julch, MA Personal Wardrobe Stylist & Speaker This article was co-authored by Paul Julch, MA. Paul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley. This article has been viewed 174,372 times. 1 votes - 20% Co-authors: 11 Updated: May 27, 2025 Views: 174,372 Categories: Scarves Article SummaryX

To wear your pashmina, tie it into a knot around your neck to keep yourself warm during the winter, or tie it into a circle and wrap it twice around your neck to mimic the look of an infinity scarf. For an entirely different look, wear your pashmina as a head scarf by knotting it at the base of your neck, or wear it as a shawl by unfolding it completely and wrapping it around your shoulders. To learn some more styling tips, like how to secure your pashmina with a brooch, or how to wear it as a skirt, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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