From our grandmas to Parisian It girls, the silk scarf is everyone's throw-on-and-go favourite.
In the '50s, scarves evoked Hollywood glamour (think Marilyn Monroe in cat-eye sunglasses, cruising down the highway in an open-top car), while in the '90s and '00s, outfits weren't complete without a skinny scarf draped around the neck, or a bandana doubled up as a tank top. Didn't we all want to channel Beyoncé in that iconic scarf top at our school discos?
Much to our delight, the silk scarf was the freshest micro trend to come out of SS19. At Alexachung we saw scarves knotted into bandeau tops and around model's necks like chokers, while at Burberry, Riccardo Tisci wove silky scarf-print material into a classic trench coat.
On the high street, Topshop and Zara are leading the pack with fantastic iterations; better yet, try rummaging through your gran's wardrobe for true vintage pieces.
Ahead we've detailed seven ways to use the silk scarf to update your outfits for spring.
The Choker
Hello, cowboy! After seeing this woman hit the streets of London Fashion Week with a cute-as-anything choker, we're now obsessed with wrapping silk scarves around our necks. Sartorially spot on, and another way to beat the mid-season chill, this will switch up your outfit and keep you warm. Done and done.
Rixo London Alexa Scarf Pink Black Tiger, $40, available at Rixo London
Zara Printed Neckerchief, $9.99, available at Zara
Gucci Intarsia Silk-Twill Scarf, $120, available at Net-A-PorterPhoto: Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images
The Bag Knot
Slightly tired of the trusty bag you bring everywhere, from office to bar? Use a silk scarf to refresh your plus one – extra brownie points for clashing patterns and colours, as seen here.
Zara Pleated Scarf, $9.99, available at Zara
Weekend Max Mara Opache Scarf, $85, available at MatchesFashion.com
Burberry Chignon Monogram Silk-Satin Scarf, $190, available at MatchesFashion.comPhoto: Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images
The Belt
Taking a cue from Burberry's SS19 show, let your silk scarf double up as a belt and, like this glamour puss, jazz up your neutrals with prints galore.
Weekday Draco Scarf In Big Eye Print, $16, available at ASOS
Liberty London Richard Quinn Collage Silk Chiffon Scarf, $157, available at Liberty London
Alexander McQueen Printed Silk Crepe De Chine Scarf, $375, available at Net-A-PorterPhoto: Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images
The Back-Tie
Your granny may have been rocking this one for years but we're bringing it into 2019 by pairing with trench coats, sharp tailoring and mules, à la this fashion week guest.
Mango Printed Pleated Scarf, $12.99, available at Mango
& Other Stories Seashell Scarf, $27, available at & Other Stories
Gucci Printed Silk-Twill Scarf, $310, available at Net-A-PorterPhoto: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
The Hair Band
Channel Jimi Hendrix by tying your scarf around your head. Make it snakeskin for extra kudos.
Etro Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Scarf, $295, available at Net-A-Porter
H&M Patterned Satin Scarf, $6.99, available at H&M
ALEXACHUNG Blackpool Silky Scarf, $125, available at ALEXACHUNGPhoto: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
The Hair Bow
You've rediscovered your '90s scrunchies and stockpiled the pearl hair slides, but what's next? Try tying a silk scarf around your ponytail (especially great for hiding unwashed hair).
Topshop Silky Scarf, $8, available at Topshop
Rixo London Jagger – Lemon Jungle Fever, $85, available at Rixo London
Dolce & Gabbana Floral-Print Silk-Twill Scarf, $145, available at Net-A-PorterPhoto: Christian Vierig/Getty Images
The Scout
You never thought your Girl Guide neckerchief would become a must-have accessory, did you? Drape over loose layers for an easy nonchalance, like Jeanette Madsen.
Mango Printed Scarf, $17.99, available at Mango
Ganni Printed Silk-Satin Scarf, $50, available at Net-A-Porter
Alexander Wang Fringed Printed Silk-Twill Scarf, $185, available at Net-A-PorterPhoto: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
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