How to Make Your Scarf the Most Interesting Part of Your Outfit

Updated on 11/23/2017 at 3:55 PM

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Too often when the temperature drops, we worry about layering our coats and long-sleeved shirts and forget to accessorize. But the Fall and Winter season can be the most exciting to dress for. You can wear hats! You can slip into statement socks with your shoes! You can make your scarf the coolest part of your outfit. That's exactly what we're going to show you how to do: be inventive with your neckerchief or furry stole. Out of the 27 styling tricks ahead, we bet you haven't tried half. So read on to get inspired, then shop some of our favorite scarves available now.

How to Make Your Scarf the Most Interesting Part of Your Outfit

Slip One Through Your Hair That Perfectly Plays Up the Rest of Your Look

Invest in a Furry Striped Scarf to Turn Heads on a Cooler Day

Wrap One Around a Thick Choker Necklace and Let the End Hang Down

Tie a Silk Printed Style Into a Loose Knot Over Your Blazer

Wrap One Up Into a Choker to Bring Edge to Your Outfit

Be Bold and Let Your Long Scarf Act as Coverage Instead of a Top

Fold Your Scarf, Loop It Around Your Neck Twice, Then Tie Into a Tight, Tiny Bow

Give Your Outfit a Boho Touch When You Let a Long, Frayed Scarf Hang Down on Both Sides

Invest in a Logo Scarf That Makes a Statement

Another Trendy Option? The Puffer Piece — These Are Everywhere

To Bring Your Sophisticated Suit Casual Vibes, Loop a Wool Scarf Around Your Neck and Let It Hang Down the Back

Ooh! How Sleek Does a Leather Design Look Over a Trench?

Wear a Red Bandana Style With Cowboy Boots to Play Up Western Vibes

Throw a Bright Marigold Scarf Over an All-Black Outfit to Really Pop

Wrap an Oversize Scarf Around Your Shoulders, Draped Like a Collar

Bring Your Dark Outfit a Light, Spring-Infused Touch With Pastels

Twist One Into a Makeshift Tie Over Your Schoolgirl-Inspired Look

Wear Two at Once — One Around Your Neck and One Tied to Your Bag

For an Elegant Look, Tie the Ends Together and Let the Rest Hang Down Your Back

Invest in a Scarf Dress That Comes With Extra Material Equipped

Use One to Contrast Prints — With the Unexpected Addition of Track Pants

Allow One to Contribute to Your Monochrome Look

Skinny Scarves? Still Totally Cool. Wear One Loosely Over Your Boho Maxi

Play Up the Prep When You Twist One Over Your Cable-Knit Sweater Dress

Go For the Ultimate Combo: A Silk Bandana Scarf and Denim Jacket Balanced on the Shoulders

Wear a Red Skinny Scarf With Black and White — the Color Combination Is Brilliant

Fool Them All When You Wear a Sweater That Comes Affixed With a Scarf Tied Into a Bow

Zara Checked Quilted Scarf

Gucci Cashmere Top With Bow

Pendleton Jumbo Bandana Scarf

Zara Soft Feel Scarf

Balenciaga Outspace Shell Puffer Gillet

Hermes Iridescent Silk Scarf

Charlotte Simone Popsicle Fox Fur Scarf

MSGM Intarsia Logo Scarf

ASOS Long Tassel Scarf

Zara Shawl With Textured Detail

Bliss and Mischief Cherry Bamdana Scarf

Off-White Intarsia Knitted Scarf

Marni Ruched Scarf Dress