An alternative to the scarf? We even give you 6

What a winter it would be without it scarf? Yet not everyone is a fan of what is one of the accessories that help to best protect themselves from the cold: in fact, many would prefer to find an alternative. Any one. In fact, there are those who do not appreciate the materials, which are sometimes too annoying on the skin, those who complain about the styling being ruined or, even worse, an annoying electrostatic effect which always damages the hair perfectly. phonata.

There are those who don’t like taking it off and putting it back on continuously, in the continuous in and out between inside and outside, those who always fear losing it and those who simply don’t like feeling too much fabric around their neck. All plausible reasons and taken from one or multiple true stories, which however clash with reality: in winter it’s cold and covering your throat and neck is sometimes really necessary to avoid annoying gusts of air or simply to feel more warmth.

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For this reason we set off in search of an alternative to the scarf to offer you, finding garments and accessories that allow you to obtain the same effect as that warm flap wrapped around the neck but without requiring its presence. Find out what we found on the catwalks Autumn-winter 2024/25 and, if you are also part of the group anti-scarftry the alternative that’s right for you.

The outerwear with the high collar

Chloé Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Victoria Beckham Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Marni Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

A real shield against the cold, the outerwear with a collar that can be folded up to cover the neck up to the chin, sometimes reaching even higher, it is a very valid solution for those who don’t like wearing scarves. From duvets to trench coatup to the classic wool coat, many models are equipped with a flap of fabric that hugs the neck and can be buttoned comfortably, others, especially the more technical and sporty ones, have a practical zip closure.

The bandana in winter version

Emporio Armani AutumnWinter 202425.

Emporio Armani Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

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More practical and less intrusive than a long, traditional scarf, this small triangle in wool or velvet he’s having a lot of luck this season. It’s kind of bandanasmall or larger, very soft or more rigid, to be tied as desired to protect the neck and more: depending on the size it can also be made to fall over the shoulders like a shawl, to feel wrapped in a warm embrace.

The turtleneck chunky

alternatives to the scarf

Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Dior Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Bottega Veneta Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

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The turtleneck it is a garment that can easily act as a scarf, especially if the neck is large, thick and enveloping, but structured enough not to fall back on itself, revealing the parts that you want to protect from the cold. In the latter case you can opt for a game of layering simple: wear a lighter, tighter turtleneck under the sweater, perhaps creating a color contrast.

The neck warmer

Missoni AutumnWinter 2024 Michael Kors AutumnWinter 2024.

Missoni Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Michael Kors Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

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The examples we show you are important, voluminous and steal the show, but they also exist on the market neck warmer thinner and less showy, such as those in ribbed wool or the sportier models in stacks. These are real fabric rings that are slipped on from the head and which protect the neck and also the lower part of the face if necessary.

The balaclava

alternative scarves

Simone Rocha Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Antonio Marras Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Stella McCartney Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

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A unique piece that satisfies all needs (except those of those who always want the perfect style), keeping the head and neck warm, is the balaclava. The hood that was so lucky last year in terms of trends is also back for winter 2024 in extreme versions, almost like a balaclava. And with this the cold air on your neck will be the least of your problems.

The coat… with scarf included!

scarf alternative

MSGM Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Toteme Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Alberta Ferretti Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

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If your reason for saying no to the scarf is linked to the fear or habit of forgetting it around, or having it fall to the floor when you take it off, fashion has proposed a perfect solution: the coat with built-in scarf. We have already seen it for several seasons, short or long, and it is a practical solution, perfect for those who don’t want to worry.

Source: Vanity Fair

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