Good scarves cost too much. I know this. And yet whenever I see another perfect, feather-light number with a just-exactly-right print—and then get a load of the price tag— I always manage to be just as disappointed as I was the very first time a pretty scarf let me down. I have never once, in the history of ever, been pleasantly surprised to find that the gorgeous, soft, perfect scarf I’d been eyeing cost less than I was expecting. Not once.
It shouldn’t have to be this way. And part of the the solution, I’m thinking, is to arrive at a place of peace with synthetic blends: done right, they don’t have to feel like you’ve wrapped a dense coat of dental floss around your neck. This polka dot and herringbone number from Loft is a happy thing to behold, and it gives any outfit you might choose to wear all the print it needs.
I am so excited to see that somebody over at Gap shares my enthusiasm for black and yellow.
There’s something very bold and 80s Betsey Johnson about the red, yellow and black palette of this French connection scarf, don’t you think?
Flowers and butterflies. But sophisticated.
“I like that one,” my hairdresser Sija just said when she glanced at my screen (I am in fact writing this as I get my hair done all pretty at the fabulous Damian West Salon). And I’m thinking I’d wear it exactly like she would: with a white tank, little jacket, green army pants and big hoop earrings. A nice little touch of sweetness to balance out all that rocker-chick badness.
Leopard bordered by red is so insanely classic and perfect that I had to include this even though I just showed you a leopard-print scarf two scarves ago.
As a girl of a certain age with a certain proclivity for scarves, thanks so much for this! The recent cooler weather has me pulling out scarves for the first time in months. How about some non-printed options?
Fun post! I’d love a link to the pink polka dot scarf–that was my favorite.
The polka dot with herringbone is too cute! Have you ever checked out Sir Alistair Rai’s scarves (siralistairrai.com)? I bought an orange camouflage-print scarf from them last year, and every time I wear it, people go nuts, demanding to know where I got it. I’m not affiliated with them in any way, just a satisfied customer.
I hadn’t ever checked it out but I just did. Much cuteness! Thanks for sending along such a good resource.
You’re welcome!
Could you please post a link to the pink, polka dot scarf, Kim? Love it.
Just posted. Sorry about that.
Right on! I adore a great print scarf, but find it impossible to spend big bucks on them even if i willingly shed money for other accessories. Love the collection you have assembled.
The leopard is to die for.
But it is still too hot here to even think about it! Lucky you guys.
I love the pink polka dot. So cute.
Didn’t realize how leopard and red could work until I saw that. Thanks for posting. My rule of thumb with scarves is the fabric has to be good. It is close enough to my neck and my face that the material matters. I’ve found fine scarves from Nordstrom Rack and Ann Taylor for next to nothing.
I LOVE the coral with the white polka-dot pattern. I wear scarves whenever I can – all seasons. Always looking for lightweight soft styles. I wear a lot of alpaca scarves. Our favorite is the open-tile mosaic: http://siriusalpacas.com/alpaca-open-weave-tile-summer-scarves/