Affordable scarves that look like they were made by luxury brands

Though scarves are an essential in most areas when the weather turns cool, you might not want to spend too much on one, especially if you’re prone to leaving yours in coffee shops or on the bus. But you can find plenty of affordable scarves that look like they come from luxury brands. They might not be made from the highest-quality materials or last as long as high-end scarves, but they look good and should see you through a few winters.

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In this article: Aonal Winter Knit Scarf, C.C. Ultra Soft Chenille Scarf and Wrapables Soft Jersey Knit Infinity Scarf

Types of scarves

These are some common types of scarves you might want to consider.

• Knitted scarves: Knitted scarves have a classic, timeless look and can be found in anything from fine to chunky knits.
• Woven scarves: These have a smoother appearance and generally a soft feel, akin to cashmere scarves.
• Infinity scarves: Infinity scarves consist of a single loop of material you can wrap around your neck in several different ways.
• Blanket scarves: Thanks to their oversized design, blanket scarves look trendy, which makes them appear high-end, even when they’re affordable.

Scarf materials

You won’t find affordable scarves made from wool or silk, but there are plenty more great materials.

• Acrylic yarn: Made from synthetic fibers, acrylic yarn is cheaper than wool or bamboo yarn, so it’s what affordable knitted scarves are generally made from. It’s still warm and feels soft to the touch.
• Cotton: If you’re looking for an inexpensive scarf made of natural materials, you can find some pure cotton woven scarves and some cotton-poly blends.
• Polyester: Woven polyester scarves have a soft feel similar to cashmere. Since it isn’t as naturally breathable as some fabrics, it keeps you warm, but this can lead to overheating.

What to look for in a scarf

Here are some other factors you might want to consider when choosing an affordable scarf.

• Warmth: Some scarves are simply warmer than others, and you may find that affordable options are a little thinner and less cozy than high-end offerings.
• Length: Extra-long scarves are on-trend, so choosing a long scarf can make it look more luxurious and expensive than it really is.
• Color or pattern: Solid colors are a safe bet for affordable scarves, but you can find some decent patterns, especially classic plaids. You have to be careful, though, because cheap-looking prints make it obvious that a scarf isn’t from a luxury brand.

Best affordable scarves

Chalier Plaid Blanket Scarf

Thanks to its oversized blanket design, this scarf instantly looks high-end and on-trend, and due to its length you can tie it in a vast range of ways. You can choose from multiple prints, all of which look like they could come from a more expensive brand.

Funky Junque Cable Knit Infinity Scarf

With a medium-weight acrylic yarn cable knit, this infinity scarf could easily be mistaken for something more high-end. It comes in a wide range of colors, including black, dark purple, olive green and checked patterns, some lined to make them even cozier for winter.

Wander Agio Long Shawl Scarf

Made from a super-soft spun fabric, this large shawl scarf is warm and comfortable however you choose to wrap or tie it. There are 19 solid colors to choose from, though some  are on the tacky side and don’t look as expensive as others.

Aonal Winter Knit Scarf

If you’re looking for a classic knitted scarf, this is an excellent choice, made from a chunky acrylic yarn but with a tight knit to keep you warm. Its long length makes it versatile and you can pick from more than a dozen solid colors, including black, beige and wine red.

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Plum Feathers Super Soft Luxurious Cashmere Feel Winter Scarf

The prints available on this affordable scarf look surprisingly high-end, including a classic camel plaid and dark gray herringbone, though some appear cheaper than others. It feels soft and keeps wearers warm, despite being relatively thin.

American Trends Winter Triangle Shawl Scarf

This oversized blanket scarf makes it easy to look stylish without spending much, thanks to a nice range of plaid and check prints. It has light fringing around the edge, which some people prefer to more pronounced tassels.

C.C. Ultra Soft Chenille Scarf

Made from a chenille yarn, this scarf is so soft and cozy, you’d never believe it was so affordably priced. At 90 inches long, you can wrap or tie it however you want and still have plenty of fabric to work with.

Wrapables Soft Jersey Knit Infinity Scarf

The soft jersey fabric of this infinity scarf makes it feel far costlier than it is. It’s lightweight but still warm and comes in 12 color options, though it’s best to stick to the more basic hues if you want it to look like it comes from a high-end brand.

Worth checking out

• The Achillea Cashmere Feel Winter Scarf comes in a range of plaid and checked designs.
• Thanks to the soft feel and muted hues of the American Trends Winter Scarf, it looks more luxurious than it really is.
• Softer than cashmere and with prints that look high-end, the Alpine Swiss Plaid Scarf is appealing.
• The Sojos Classic Plaid Scarf comes in a choice of four luxury-looking checked designs.

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