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Winter is here and some of the coldest days of the year are still to come. While stocking up on a warm winter coat usually happens ahead of the freezing temps and snow days, it’s often in the dead of winter when we remember that winter accessories, like the best scarves for women, are just as essential. There are plenty of beautiful cashmere, wool, alpaca, and down scarves on the market, but it can be hard to decipher which versions will actually stave off the cold—most scarves are more fashion than function. However, the two can coexist and we are here to bring you the best ones that will keep you warm and stylish.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Scarves for Women:
Get ready to bundle up with a few of our favorites. Winter scarves are an easy way to add a little life into a plain coat. We love classic prints such as Barbour x Ganni’s tartan fringed option or Acne Studios’ chunky checkered interpretation, while Khaite’s oversized Fair Isle number is high on our must-haves list. You can always go the route of a plain, bold color instead of print—like Guest in Residence’s punchy, knitted red. Minimalists will rejoice in the simple yet chic iterations from Cuyana and Theory, in sumptuous cashmere, that is impossibly soft. And if you are a fan of the puffer coat, why not try a puffer scarf? It’s a practical buy and perhaps the most efficient solution to frigid temperatures. In this category, Prada’s city-ready black is street-style approved, while Vince’s pull-through version is an everyday no-brainer. There’s no time like the present to scoop a scarf up now—and all of these will make great gifts, as well.
Here, shop 26 scarves to keep you warm all winter long.