The Best Silk Scarves for Adding a Little Something Extra

The silk scarf might be the most underused accessory in men style. A small square of printed silk, tied at the neck, wrapped around the wrist, or tucked into a jacket pocket, adds color and visual interest to an outfit with almost no bulk or weight.

The standard men silk scarf is a square between 50 and 70 centimeters. Larger squares offer more tying options. For your first silk scarf, a 60cm square in a versatile print provides the most styling flexibility.

Hermes is the gold standard and has been since they introduced the carre in 1937. Their men scarves feature proprietary silk twill printing that achieves color depth no competitor matches. At $400 to $500, they are an investment.

For a more accessible entry point, Drake of London produces handmade silk pocket squares and scarves in their London workshop. At $85 to $150, the prints are distinctive and the silk quality is excellent.

Wearing a silk scarf at the neck is the boldest move. The simplest method is a loose knot under an open shirt collar or tucked into a crewneck sweater. As a pocket square in a blazer, fold it loosely with peaks showing.

Color should complement your outfit without matching it exactly. A scarf in a complementary color creates visual interest. Browse Drake current silk scarf collection at https://www.drakes.com.

A single silk scarf costs less than a decent shirt and transforms every outfit you pair it with. Buy one in a versatile print and discover why European men have treated scarves as essential for centuries.