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The draping trend: Tips and tricks
How to pull it off
• The length of the jacket is really important. If what you are layering with is a short jacket, wear a high waist skirt underneath in order to enhance your waistline. The jacket shouldn’t be too long or too short, just so you keep the ensemble well put together.
• Your shoulders are taken remember, switch your shoulder handbag with a clutch. Keep your clutch interesting, so much attention is going to be drawn to your arms and hands.
• This is a very interesting styling trick, so wear interesting pieces too. Don’t be afraid to work with prints and patterns especially on the pants or skirt.
• Don’t hug or move your arms unnecessarily. Your shoulders are already overworked holding that huge piece of clothing.
• Hold your hair up, and accessorise. You have to make your look interesting.
When to drape your jacket over your shoulders
• Try this styling trick when attending a fashion event, or when surrounded by people who “get it”! Not many people will fathom why you’ve chosen to wear your jacket that way.
• Like we have shared above, try it and take as many photos for Instagram as possible. It doesn’t matter if you can’t actually step out of your house dressed that way.
• Going out for lunch with your girlfriends? This is currently one of the coolest ways to step out.
•Any other event where you are out to steal attention. We are talking red carpet events and festivals. Trust me everyone will want to take a photo of you.
• Away from the fashion, draping a jacket over your shoulders adds a bit of warmth especially on a cold morning whilst keeping you looking effortlessly chic.
JACKET
The new and trendiest way to wear your jacket is to simply drape it over your shoulder.
Did you know that the coolest way to wear your jacket right now is by actually not wearing it? Or, let us say wearing it the unconventional way. Flip through your Instagram feed and you won’t fail to chance on a few fashionistas slinging their jackets over their shoulders. This styling trend has been popularised by fashion editors and bloggers whose photos are rocking the trend, always garner many likes on the photo sharing platform.
We have to be honest though; this might look chic and effortless in photos, but it is a lot different when you try it out. For instance, realistically, if your shoulders are not broad, it will be hard to pull this off and hugely uncomfortable.
Draping your jacket on your shoulders has its perks. You are going to keep warm on that cold morning without covering up your well-put ensemble.
The said jacket can be anything from your ordinary coat to a casual biker jacket or the suit jacket you wear to work. It is all about learning to pull it off. Structured/tailored jackets in soft fabric will pull it off with much ease.
Note
This might not be the most comfortable styling trick to pull off, but style is many times about compromising comfort for style. It doesn’t hurt to try it for just a few minutes to channel your inner fashion queen.
