You know the easiest way to look chic and put together? Layers. T-shirts over dresses or even shirt dresses worn as long jackets, layering is the way to go if you want to add some dimension to a somewhat boring outfit, or better yet, to hide some unwanted pudge. The easiest of them all? Winding a piece of scarf {or stole} around your neck.
We’re giving you our picks of places that have scarves perfect for this weather. Scroll down and pick one that suits your style.
Well now that Chumbak’s got everything lifestyle in its kitty, they had to have scarves. Light and summery, these scarves come in a combination of pastel as well as bright colours with interesting prints—we’re partial towards the pastels. Our pick—this Origami Rabbit Blue Scarf.
Where: Shop online here
Price: Starting at INR 498 {discounted price}
We’ve all been disheartened by the heavy price tag of Aldo shoes, but the prices at the accessory stores are thankfully not that bad. If you’re looking for pretty, voluminous scarves to wear over plain tees, this is where you should head.
Where: For a complete list of stores, click here
Price: Starting at INR 800 {approx.}
A store dedicated to scarves {as well as pocket squares for men}, Charu Desi’s got plenty of printed scarves to choose from. The prints include influences from the streets of Chandni Chowk, the ancient Iznik tile designs and Turkish architecture, tribal art of Africa and India, and more, featured on flowy fabric.
Where: A-40, Sector 2, Noida. You can also find Charu Desi products at Ambar, 50, Shahpur Jat
Price: Starting at INR 1,350
They’ve launched a collection of scarves especially for the monsoon season in shades of raspberry, leaf green, yellow, plum, orange and lime, so these should be great if you want to add a happy pop of colour to your outfit on a dreary day.
Where: 29A, Khan Market; South Extension, Part 2, Main Market; Ajmal Khan Road, Karol Bagh
Price: Starting at INR 1,500
Follow them on Facebook here.
Paisley, bird print, floral, or tribal, Accessorize has quite a few print options. You’ll even find some fun numbers with colourful tassels here.
Where: Khan Market; Ambience Mall {Vasant Kunj}; Pacific Mall {Subhash Nagar}; Select Citywalk
Price: Starting at INR 1,000 {approx.}
Follow them on Facebook here
We love us some Blur, especially because they always have a sale on their site. If you’re not much into prints but like single or dual shades, these scarves will fit right up your alley. And you don’t need to worry about the single shade scarves looking too plain—they’ve got pearl and mirror embellishments on them! This green one is our favourite.
Where: Shop online here
Price: Starting at INR 330
Follow them on Facebook here and on Instagram here.
Love yourself some ikat? We certainly do, which is why the scarves at Translate have our heart. The fabric used is of superb quality; we love the use of earthy tones with black, grey, and white. Just look at this gorgeous red stole!
Where: 24/1 Hauz Khas Village {lane behind Ogaan}. Shop online here.
Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas/Green Park
Contact: +91 9810303673
Price: Starting at INR INR 600
Yes, our beloved place makes it to this list. You’ll find scarves piled over hangers at about every 20 steps in the export lane. You may have to sort quite a bit through the piles to find something you like, but hey, for 50 bucks a piece, we’re ready to scrounge as much as we have to.
Price: Starting at INR 50
Need more ethnic in your wardrobe? {As if there could ever be enough}. Shaatika’sgot plenty of handloom scarves with Kantha, Kalamkari, Bandhini, Chikankari, and so many other variants, you’ll have a tough time zeroing in on just one. But then, who says you’ve to buy just one?
Where: Shop No 10, Shankar Market, Connaught Place
Price: Starting at INR 400
Check out their website here and follow them on Facebook here.
