Coverings Part 2: Rectangle Scarves

To be honest I find rectangle scarves the easiest to wrap in a hijab style, and the most comfortable. However if you are a non-muslim trying to identity with hijab as little as possible, the rectangle scarf may be worn in a classic way, similar to the square scarf in the previous post. From Angelina Jolie to Condolezza Rice, the rectangle scarf draped loosely over the head, with one end, or both tossed casually over the shoulder is both chic and casual. If you want something more secure, draw the ends tighter or knot them either in the front or the back.
These styles only work for lightweight, silky and gauzy scarves. The warmer or thicker ones, such as pashminas are better for hijab, however the black and white photos show a pashmina-like scarf worn around the head, as is my picture with the grey pashmina.

There are a million ways to wear rectangle scarves as hijab, so I won’t go into that – personally I never use pins and go with a no-fuss style, but that's just me - if you want to look at different styles of hijab there are many many sites exploring different styles! Go crazy! :)

Coverings Part 1: Square scarves

Hi ladies!
well I decided to post some pictures of head coverings.. as a newbie headcover-er the most helpful part pf covering was look a pictures of people's coverings.

As I started sorting through pictures however I realised there were too many for one post, s I have broken them up into sepeare posts:

1. Square scarves
2. Rectangle scarves
3. Beanies, Hats & Hoodies
4. Headwraps
5. Al amirah, veils and ready-made coverings

The list is by no means exhaustive - I have just posted pictures and comments of the styles I wear and prefer. There are many sites for Christian, Islamic and Jewish covering, which I urge you all to check out!

I have blanked out my face in my pics because I feel the odd picture or two is something, but too many and you risk turning a blog into Facebook/Myspace, and unlike my Facebook, which is set to private anyone can see and use my pics! So this is not because I distrust my blog-friends and followers, or have huge modesty concerns over people seeing my face :)
ok so...


Part 1: Square Scarves

While rectangle scarves are in many ways more versatile and easy to wear, the square scarf (folded into a triangle) is a classic and more western look. From Audrey Hepburn to Grace Kelly, the square scarf has been worn with elegance and modesty.
Knotted under the chin, behind the neck, or to the side, it is worn in the snowy streets of Moscow to the sunny coast of Italy (paired with big sunglasses!)

I particularly like the bigger scarves, and the style of tying them so the knot is not visible and it sits further out, rather than under the chin. This tends to frame the face, making it look more delicate and slim. It also feels cosy and protectice, especially in winter!

Italian Chic

The next style also has jewish ties (indeed the model pictures here were from a jewish covering business). I think similiar styles have been called the "Jerusalem style" before.
The basic step is to tie the two end behind the neck. This style can also be worn like a western bandand, simply vary the scarf size for the amount of coverage.

'The Pony'

'The Butterfly'