Claire Powell Style Guides

Silk Scarf Guides

Helpful, straightforward guides from Claire Powell, gathered in one place so you can choose, style and care for pieces with confidence.

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Claire Powell Marine silk scarf, Peach silk-wool scarf and Sapphire wool shawl styled together in an elegant editorial comparison

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Silk Scarf vs Silk-Wool Scarf vs Wool Shawl: Which Should You Choose?

Compare silk scarves, silk-wool scarves and wool shawls by warmth, weight, drape, size, season and styling use.

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Ideas worth wearing.

Clear, useful guidance designed for real wardrobes, warm climates and colourful lives.

Woman gently arranging the Wilden silk scarf in a light dressing room

Silk Scarf Guides

How to Care for a Silk Scarf: Washing, Drying and Storing (Without Ruining It)

A silk scarf is light, beautiful and surprisingly practical, but its fine fibres benefit from gentle care. The safest routine is simple: follow the care...

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Woman showing the generous drape and size of the Marine silk scarf

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Silk Scarf Buying Guide: What to Look for in Fabric, Drape and Size

A beautiful silk scarf should do more than look appealing in a single photograph. It should feel comfortable, suit the way you dress and offer...

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Woman wearing the Tweet silk scarf in an elegant loop at a coastal resort

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How to Style a Silk Scarf: 12 Elegant Ways to Wear It

A silk scarf earns its place in a wardrobe because it can change the mood of familiar clothes without changing the whole outfit. Worn near...

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