An emblem of elegance, sophistication and femininity,the formal stole is a super chic accessory that can never be missing from a woman's wardrobe. It is an indispensable ally for the season, and for all the social and formal events that take place during this period.

Strategic, in case a certain dress code is required, indispensable for the looks of guests at weddings and other ceremonies. Yet the stole can turn into a chic accessory to be worn on other occasions too. Let's see how.

Stole: how to wear the accessory for ceremonies (and not only)

A handkerchief, of varying sizes, in silk, satin, chiffon, faux fur (for winter) or tulle: this is the stole, a must-have accessory for all elegant and formal looks, as well as a must-have item for the ceremonial dress code.

Strategic and functional, this accessory not only serves to give the extra touch of class to the entire look, but also allows you tocover deep necklines, where required, and to protect against falling temperatures, in the case of evening events. It can replace, in all respects, the shrug or jacket and, hear hear, can also be used for more informal events, such as a dinner at sunset or a romantic walk.

Although the stole is often confined to weddings or more important events, it can also be worn on other occasions in different ways. It can be slung over the shoulders, and left free to fall, to lend a chic allure to the look, or it can be knotted at the chest, and fastened with a brooch, and matched with both dresses and casual chic suits. If it is a long model, on the other hand, you can loop it around the neck, and then cover the shoulders when the temperatures drop, or you can place the stole on one side only, thus covering one arm and leaving the other uncovered for an elegant, original and refined look.

Stoles: how to choose the right one

There are plenty of ceremonial stoles on the market that, as we have seen, can also be worn on other occasions. It is an accessory that can be worn in every season and at all important events. Obviously, in the choice, the period in which we find ourselves will play a crucial role.

In winter, for example, you can opt for a faux fur stole for a glamorous look or, alternatively, prefer a soft and enveloping fabric such as hand, even better if mixed with silk. In summer, instead, space is given to light fabrics such as tulle, chiffon, satin and silk. And what about lace? It is an evergreen fabric that can be worn in so many different ways and allows you to create feminine and sensual outfits even for leisure time.