From antiquity to the twenty-first century
The name of a ladies' scarf of feathers carries a meaning that can shock. From Latin, boa is translated as “strangler”, and the largest and most dangerous reptile in the world is named Boa Boa. It is impossible to say with accuracy who became the inventor of an elegant accessory, but even during the times of Ancient Rome and Egypt, women from rich families loved to decorate their necks with a non-poisonous snake.
The strange predilection of ancient girls was due not only to the desire to create a spectacular image, but also practicality. Cold-blooded snakes saved people from the heat, and after several centuries it was decided to replace the usual accessory with a more attractive thing.
In the seventeenth century, feather scarves reached their peak of popularity. They were considered a symbol of belonging to the royal family, and only the most notable beauties could afford to purchase ladies' jewelry.
The nineteenth century made boa accessible to women of less great ancestry. Not one secular ball could do without fashionistas in a fur or feather scarf.
Main characteristics
Boa help create an elegant, feminine bow. This product is not very suitable for everyday use, as it looks truly elegant and elegant. The best application is a date with a young man in a restaurant or theater. A girl dressed in a ladies' scarf will feel like a real aristocrat.
By design, the boa scarf is very simple. Fur and feathers are dyed in a variety of colors and glued together, resulting in a “puff” product. The weight of ladies' scarves varies from 60 grams to 200.
The cost of models depends both on the severity and quality of the material, and on the type of scarf, of which there are quite a lot:
- Ostrich boa is considered the most striking option needed to create a shocking bow and attract everyone's attention. Russian stars often appear in such a model on the red carpet and on the pages of fashion magazines.
- Fur boa gives the look tenderness and elegance.
- The swan’s down scarves are a light, airy accessory that can often be found at weddings.
Image creation
Designers engaged in the creation of ladies' scarves, focus on a variety of models, so that each girl can choose a thing, based on the features of their appearance and preferences:
- Fans of the style of the eighties can opt for a boa, decorated in pastel shades.
- Epatiate will not work in models of black fur boas. This option is ideal for girls who want to look gorgeous, to make an evening look.
- And for those whose goal is to create excitement around their person, colored feather boas - yellow, purple, red, green - will do.
How to make the right choice?
The boa will quickly become the constant companion of the modern woman of fashion, and it will be bad if the ladies scarf quickly loses its presentable appearance. In this case, you will have to spend a considerable amount of money not buying new clothes.
To avoid unnecessary expenses, you should follow simple rules when choosing:
- Stitched boas will not be deformed for a long time, and the seams in the glued together models constantly diverge.
- Easy to determine the quality of natural fur. Enough to hold your hand over the scarf - if the nap is not left on the arm, feel free to buy this product.
- If the faux fur boa leaves marks on your clothes, let the scarf remain on the store shelf.
Not only quality is important, but also appearance.In order not to be disappointed in the purchase, keep in mind that a narrow boa should match the eye color and skin tone. Before purchasing a scarf, decide on what to wear it with, carefully study your wardrobe so that the boa will be in harmony with your evening dresses, hats and shoes.
What to wear?
On weekdays, boas are worn extremely rarely, but if you are very attracted to this product, and you do not plan to appear at social events, you can afford to experiment with a scarf. Fashion designers encourage it.
- In the autumn season, fur boas will make an excellent combination with a classic coat.
- Office style allows for a combination of a fur scarf with a vest or jacket made from the same material.
- Lovers of leather jackets and sheepskin coats can look without fear absurdly complement the image of a narrow boa! Slim fit models look good with jeans.
Reviews
For most customers, feather and fur boas have become a novelty that they had to carefully examine. What ended the study? Delighted! Each girl was able to choose the right product, emphasizing her personality and femininity. Boa provide a unique opportunity to feel like a true lady.
Also a big plus is that it is easy to care for ladies' scarves. It is enough to store the boa in a ventilated place and clean it with special means.