When the cold weather sets in, you may have to bundle up with warm layers and coats. With the right accessories, you can keep your look fresh and fun. The following tips can help you style a scarf or a stole instantly transform your outfit.

3 Unique Ways to Wear Your Stole

1. The Belted Cape

Dress up a simple sweater or long sleeve shirt by turning your stole into a stylish cape. Simply drape your stole over your shoulders and cinch it at the waist with a belt for a look that is both comfortable and chic.

Mix-and-match patterns and colors to create eye-catching looks, and take your look from daytime to nighttime by swapping out sneakers for pumps.

2. The Stole Belt

Using your stole as a belt is an excellent way to dress up even the most casual outfit. Replace your traditional belt with a brightly colored stole in a funky pattern to add a fun and vibrant flair to denim, slacks, or a high-waisted skirt. Complete your daytime look with a pair of sneakers, or dress it up with heels. 

3. The One Shoulder Drape

Turn your little black dress into a runway look with this simple but effective styling technique. Similar to the belted cape, the one-shoulder drape is accomplished by hanging a stole over one shoulder, then securing it with a belt.

Perfect for date night or anytime you want to look effortlessly fabulous, this look can be made more stunning by using elegant fabrics such as silk or satin, or by pairing vivid colors and patterns over monochromatic tones.

For unique, handmade stoles, visit Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers Co-Operative in Anchorage, AK. This co-op specializes in unique gifts, including stoles, scarves, hats, and Alaskan Native goods. Each item is hand made by one of the 250 Native Alaskan women who own it. To find the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one, contact them today at (907) 272-9225 or visit them online to learn more about their products.