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Silk scarves have had a rough ride of late.
Banished, along with pashminas and Ralph Lauren polo shirts, to the back of our cupboards sometime around 2003, the Queen has been single-handedly keeping silk scarves in business.
Until last summer that is, when Celine, Balenciaga and Acne Studios sent granny neckerchiefs shimmying down the runway.
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Pinterest recently reported a 157 per cent increase in searches for hair scarves globally, so it's definitely an accessory that's gaining traction.
Here are the three most popular styles on influencer shopping platform Liketoknow.it:
1. A dusty floral print headscarf from Rock n Rose, worn here by @Sammijefcoate.
2. A fierce leopard print silk scarf from Accessorize worn by @yatri.
3. A gorgeous floral scarf from Liberty London, worn by @anisasojka.
Fancy trying one yourself? The key to looking more bang-on than Balmoral is all in the way you wear it…
The Tie
The freshest way to wear a silk scarf right now is to knot - no bows - a skinny one casually round a messy ponytail. Pair with a white t-shirt, jeans and ballet pumps. Tres, tres chic.
The turban
Bolder babes should channel their inner Greta Garbo and go full fifties film starlet in a turban. Needless to say, this one requires a little confidence.
Best accessorised with a neutral toned ensembles and statement earrings.
The Thick Wrap
Part turban, part headband, this is a more approachable, office-friendly take on aforementioned turban. Tie with a chunky knot at the front for ultimate '70s vibes.
Shop some of our favourite silk scarves below:
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