The turban is a type of head covering. While it is usually associated with men from Asian countries like India and with certain religions such as Sikhism, women can wear it too. If you know how to tie a turban, you can instantly lift any outfit from ordinary to fabulous.
Women have often worn the item too to add a little exotic glamour to their outfit. For instance, part of the allure of Jan Vermeer's famous painting 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' is the fabric so artfully wrapped around the model's head. Many celebrities have worn turbans as well, including Hedy Lamarr, Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo, Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss and Salma Hayek. Even England's Queen Elizabeth II has on occasion swapped her usual hats for a striking fabric head covering.
For an ethnic look, be inspired by Solange Knowles and add a dramatic necklace and bold, patterned fabric. Otherwise wear your head covering with a simple evening dress for a regal effect. You can wear it on cold days to keep your ears warm or on days when you just want to hide your hair. It's even a great option if you've been having chemotherapy.
There are different ways to tie a turban. In one of the simplest methods, you need a big square of fabric. Fold it into a triangle. Then place the long side of the triangle against the nape of your neck, bend forward so that the pointy end hangs toward your forehead and tie the two other ends together just above your forehead, over the pointy end of the fabric.
Once you've made the knot, twist the loose ends a little and tie them back again, making a knot at the nape of your neck. Fold the pointy end back over the knot on your head and tuck it in. You can either tuck in the loose ends at the back too or let them hang free for a more relaxed look.
You can add an African twist to the basic method. Once you've made the knot on your crown, wrap the loose ends around the knot several times instead of tying them at the back. You can either tuck the ends in or tie them in a bow-like knot. Now position this dramatic knot the way you want it: either on top of your head or a little to one side.
There is another variation that will leave you with a neat, more subtle turban. Instead of knotting the two long sides together on top of your head, simply twist them twice around each other. Then tie them back and tuck in the ends. Fold back the pointy end at your forehead and tuck it underneath the twisted fabric.
You'll find many video and photo tutorials online to show you how to tie a turban in different ways. In one of her movies, 'Come Live With Me', Hedy Lamarr even demonstrates her method. If tying seems to complicated, another option is to look in vintage clothing shops for a premade, 1970s-style version that is worn more like a hat. You can wear your hair loose but it's more common to tuck it all in underneath the fabric. Now all you need is some stunning earrings and a regal air for an unforgettable look.
Women have often worn the item too to add a little exotic glamour to their outfit. For instance, part of the allure of Jan Vermeer's famous painting 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' is the fabric so artfully wrapped around the model's head. Many celebrities have worn turbans as well, including Hedy Lamarr, Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo, Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss and Salma Hayek. Even England's Queen Elizabeth II has on occasion swapped her usual hats for a striking fabric head covering.
For an ethnic look, be inspired by Solange Knowles and add a dramatic necklace and bold, patterned fabric. Otherwise wear your head covering with a simple evening dress for a regal effect. You can wear it on cold days to keep your ears warm or on days when you just want to hide your hair. It's even a great option if you've been having chemotherapy.
There are different ways to tie a turban. In one of the simplest methods, you need a big square of fabric. Fold it into a triangle. Then place the long side of the triangle against the nape of your neck, bend forward so that the pointy end hangs toward your forehead and tie the two other ends together just above your forehead, over the pointy end of the fabric.
Once you've made the knot, twist the loose ends a little and tie them back again, making a knot at the nape of your neck. Fold the pointy end back over the knot on your head and tuck it in. You can either tuck in the loose ends at the back too or let them hang free for a more relaxed look.
You can add an African twist to the basic method. Once you've made the knot on your crown, wrap the loose ends around the knot several times instead of tying them at the back. You can either tuck the ends in or tie them in a bow-like knot. Now position this dramatic knot the way you want it: either on top of your head or a little to one side.
There is another variation that will leave you with a neat, more subtle turban. Instead of knotting the two long sides together on top of your head, simply twist them twice around each other. Then tie them back and tuck in the ends. Fold back the pointy end at your forehead and tuck it underneath the twisted fabric.
You'll find many video and photo tutorials online to show you how to tie a turban in different ways. In one of her movies, 'Come Live With Me', Hedy Lamarr even demonstrates her method. If tying seems to complicated, another option is to look in vintage clothing shops for a premade, 1970s-style version that is worn more like a hat. You can wear your hair loose but it's more common to tuck it all in underneath the fabric. Now all you need is some stunning earrings and a regal air for an unforgettable look.
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