With earlier sunsets and dropping temperatures, our minds are focused on one new conundrum: how to wear a scarf. The humble accessory may be a practical piece designed to keep your neck cosy on chilly days, but don’t overlook the impact a neck scarf can have on your entire outfit. Styled with the season’s coolest (and yet warmest) coats and cosy sweater dresses, with the right colours and textures, one of these of-the-moment accessories can completely transform a look.
Below, we’re diving into how to wear a scarf in the months to come. Use these ideas for maximum impact, in both temperature and style.
A black scarf with a leopard coat
Keep things simple with a classic black winter scarf, a versatile accessory to throw on over the season’s coolest piece of outerwear: a leopard print coat. For an effortless look on your way to the office or for dressy occasions, throw the longer end of the scarf over your shoulder, or try an infinity scarf for a fuss-free option. Feeling dramatic? Finish with a matching leopard print hat to channel Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl. (A blazer or leather jacket could work just as well in this equation, by the way.)
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A furry scarf for dressy outfits
On the autumn runways, (faux) furry accessories were everywhere, including wide fuzzy scarves that nod to the stylish stoles that were popular way back in the 1920s. You can wear this glamorous take on the scarf as you would a shawl, wrapped around the shoulders and secured with an elegant brooch. It’s a scarf-styling trick that’s perfect for winter weddings and special occasions. For more casual outfits, throw this winter scarf over your shoulder.
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A colourful blanket scarf with neutrals
While there are plenty of different ways you can wear a scarf, one styling trick we love to employ at the Glamour office is using a high-saturation blanket scarf as the flair to finish off a neutral outfit (a great way to update the quiet-luxury vibe that has dominated the last few seasons). You can wear the scarf simple and open, or you could tie it tightly around your neck for days when it’s frigid.
A chunky winter scarf with all white
Wear your winter whites and still make a statement. An oversized fluffy scarf is almost like wearing a quilt out in the cold, and in a playful print, it’ll pop against an all-white look—even something as casual as your weekend sweats. There are many different ways you can wrap this scarf, but we suggest piling the layers as high as possible. In this case, more is definitely more.
A fringed scarf as a neckerchief
A fringed silk or cashmere scarf adds movement and texture in a way that looks elevated but is as easy as throwing it on as you walk out the door. You can let the longer end of the scarf hang for a playful statement, or, for a square silk scarf, tie it like a neckerchief – no necklace necessary. Styled in a cohesive colour story with a blazer and a thin cashmere sweater, it’s a work-to-drinks look that packs a sartorial punch.
The scarf coat
Since Toteme’s scarf coat first exploded onto the scene in 2022, this two-for-one outerwear has become the jacket trend we never knew we needed. It makes scarf styling particularly easy, since frankly, there isn’t much to do. Don’t worry about any scarf tying – simply throw one end over your shoulder and your neck will be warm and protected on even the coldest days. How’s that for an effortless scarf outfit?
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This article was originally published on Glamour US.
