Fashion

[indiepup]

I meant for this to be in reply to IG's post (but I didn't do it correctly apparently...LOL)

[chrystaltree]

Yes, I've always been a lover of wraps and ruanas.  I live in MA and they are necessity for me.  I can't count how may I have.  I wear them in the dead winter when it's frigid outside and cold inside.  Today's winter coats aren't very warm.  I often wear a wrap/ruana/big scarf under my coat to keep the wind out and when I get inside, I cover it with it (often belted) to keep me warm inside.  In spring/fall/cold summer nights; I wear one to keep the chill off.  That's why I have them in all colors, even pastels.  When we eat on the outdoor patio of our favorite restaurant in summer, I take one with me to cover my shoulders if I get chilly.  

[silkyk]

I first became a big fan of the Ruana a long time ago when Q had the line Precious Fibers (anybody remember? LOVELY items!) and I purchased one in a  pretty twilight blue color and a cashmere  blend) . It made me a believer and I  got...... errr....I mean Santa got me 2 of Martha's ruanas for Christmas. Both are lovely! Check them out if you are a big fan.. I agree....perfect for California.

[sligo]

Lola, you are a sweetheart.Still hoping for your book.Engineer

[coco14]

I have been wearing wraps for at least twenty years - although I live in New York, I don't find the winters cold, so instead of a bulky coat, I use one of my wraps.  Trains are too warm, buses too - as well as the inconvenience going in and out of stores which are always too warm.

My collection keeps growing as I am always finding new ones - when working, I often used one as a jacket over my dresses, "artfully" draped (not so much artful!)  and felt pulled together.  Obviously, I'm not talking about the heavier ones which clearly are for outdoors.

I recenlty found a shop in NYC which had tons of wraps and can't wait to return for more.

[jannabelle1]

I love Ruanas, but not wraps. Ruanas "stay put" because of the way they're cut and are longer in the back. In St. Louis I can wear them in the fall and early winter, and also early spring. They just have a style all their own!

[Carmie]

I love the look of them, but they are not for me.  I am too short and too uncoordinated to wear them.  I get tangled and they fall off.  I have to fight with them too much.

 I keep one in the car. My DH likes it cold and turns the AC blasting...and in the winter, I can get comfortable with my coat off and the wrap around me to keep warm.

[SeaMaiden]

I do not like them.  They look like a  blanket on people ...and most look sloppy.

[Sweetbay magnolia]

Yes, I have an Aran Craft (Irish) wool ruana that is surprisingly warm.  It even has pockets.

And I have a couple of "Layers by Lizden" wraps that not only look fabulous (peek-a-boo crochet weave) but are perfect for certain days and temps, and can be used as neck or head scarves, as well.  I even use them as drapes on chairs in the house, and then use them as a lap blanket.

[ECBG]

Love them!