Five chic ways to wear a silk scarf this season

21 May 2025

A silk scarf is the ultimate style chameleon — timeless, versatile, and endlessly chic. Here, we explore five modern ways to style this versatile accessory, from the unexpected elegance of wrapping it around your waist as a makeshift belt, to the effortlessly cool concept of pairing it with a cap. However you wear it, the silk scarf proves itself a wardrobe essential this season.

1. Hair Accessory

LV x TM Denim Cerise Bandeau from Louis Vuitton
90 x 90 project printed silk carré from Gucci
YAITTE Exclusive Silk Scarf from Moda Operandi
LA DOUBLEJ+ MOTHER printed silk-twill scarf from Net-a-Porter

2. With a Cap

90 x 90 project printed silk carré from Gucci
Triomphe baseball cap from Celine
BURBERRY baseball cap from Net-a-porter
LOEWE+ Paula’s Ibiza scarf from Net-a-porter

3. With a Trench

bandana in heritage silk twill from Celine
SAINT LAURENT Oversized trench from net-a-porter
Women’s Striped Scarf from Balenciaga
BURBERRY Printed silk-twill scarf from net-a-porter

4. Around Your Waist

TOTEME Striped silk scarf from net-a-porter
Printed silk carré from Gucci
90 x 90 project printed silk carré from Gucci
Dioriviera Toile de Jouy Palms Dior Diamond from Christian Dior

5. Babushka-Style

30 Montaigne 90 Square Scarf from Christian Dior
Malles Merveilleuses Square 90 from Louis Vuitton
90 x 90 project printed silk carré from Gucci
VALENTINO GARAVANI Printed silk-twill scarf from net-a-porter

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