Oversized and blanket-style scarves are surging as a top accessory trend for autumn/winter 2023 collections. The runway shows featured exaggerated scarf proportions as both stylish and functional cold weather layering.
From tartan picnic blankets at Etro to lengthy draped capes at The Row, supersized scarves provide an elevated update on a wardrobe essential. Their oversized silhouettes allow for creative styling, wrapped around the body or atop outerwear.
Beyond providing warmth, these statement scarves enable self-expression through bold prints, textures, and dimensions. The eye-catching designs appeal to fashion fans seeking edgy accessories.
Luxury brands like Burberry, Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton embraced muted blanket scarf tones and lengths. Marni offered a bulky floor-sweeping version defiantly maximizing the proportions.
As a versatile yet impactful wardrobe addition, the oversized and blanket scarf offers consumers a winter-ready investment piece to elevate multiple outfits for seasons to come.
The standard scarf remains a cross-seasonal staple, but exaggerated iterationsprovide a fashion-forward update for autumn/winter layering and styling. Brands will continue exploring scarf innovations as cold weather returns.
