Feather scarf or stylish boa

In the collections of modern designers you can find not only practical accessories, but also quite outrageous ones. They are usually worn for the sake of attracting everyone's attention, emphasizing the originality of the image and simply solidity. One of the most extravagant accessories can be called a feather scarf, or as it is often called "boa".

The magnificent and pleasant to the touch accessory made of feathers owes its name to the largest snake in the world - the boa constrictor. Translated from Latin, "boa" means strangler, so such an association and name are quite logical. Like a large reptile, spudding its prey, a fluffy scarf wraps around the neck and shoulders of the girls, showing their vulnerability and insecurity.

It is not known exactly who first came up with the idea of ​​​​creating such an accessory, but looking into history, you can find a rather creepy fact. There is evidence that girls from ancient Rome liked to wear a live, non-poisonous snake around their necks.

Such an action was caused not so much by decorative as by practical reasons, because the snake, as a cold-blooded animal, helped to quickly cool the body. Perhaps, over time, the habit of wearing a snake around the neck transformed into a desire to wear something no less extraordinary, but more beautiful.

The first boas in the traditional sense appear on the necks of girls at the beginning of the 17th century. They are worn by admirers of bohemian life and aristocrats, but after two centuries the popularity of this accessory reaches its climax and becomes the main attribute of evening looks. They prefer to wear a boa as a person belonging to the royal society, as well as girls from ordinary families.

In the 20th century, a simply fanatical love for boa began to be observed among persons close to the world of art. Photos of famous singers, actresses and dancers of that time are a vivid confirmation of this.

It is interesting that the design features of the boa are quite simple and even somewhat banal. Feathers and furs, painted in different colors, are simply glued together and fastened in layers. The weight of the boa does not exceed 200 grams, and the smallest options reach only 65 grams in weight.

It is on the number of layers, heaviness and splendor of the boa that their cost largely depends, but since they can be created from different materials, designers categorize them:

1. Fur boa - are the most popular among modern women. Their main advantage lies in the fact that they allow you to create a more elegant and solid image than an extravagant one, which means that even a status business woman can wear them. Perfect for a chic winter evening look.

2. Boa from swan's down - a lighter and more delicate version of the accessory, which can often be found in wedding looks. The weightless texture of the product fits perfectly into the format of just such a celebration.

3. Ostrich feather boa - the most extravagant version of the accessory, which fits perfectly into outrageous images. It is these boas that can be found on the shoulders of the stars of domestic show business.

As you can see, modern boas can be safely entered into almost any evening look.

Fashion designers do their best to turn this accessory into a universal attribute of a solemn looka.

• Those who want to stand out from the crowd and be remembered for a long time are offered bright boa models - red, green, pink, yellow, and so on.

• For admirers of retro style, they create beautiful boas in pastel shades.
• For those who are not inclined to shock the public, they create black feather boas and elegant fur boas.

It is interesting that in addition to the traditional way of wearing a boa around the neck, fashion experts now offer several more interesting options:

• Throwing a boa over one shoulder can create a rather elegant look, especially if it has a fur or fluffy feather texture.
• By throwing this accessory on both shoulders, you can bring a riddle to the image and make it more extraordinary and sophisticated.

But do not forget that this stylish decoration requires some care.

• It is better to store it in a well-ventilated area and in a special case, as well as as far as possible from heating devices.
• It is also better to protect the boa from moisture, otherwise it will lose its external presentability and fade.
• If the accessory is heavily soiled, it is better to use dry cleaning services or use special care products.