Facts: Chic Women Who "Get It" Are Loving This Anti-Trend Winter Accessory
Shop the It girl-approved item for all the chilly days ahead.
By this point in the cold-weather season a year ago, I don't think I'd worn the accessory I'm here to discuss once, and I hadn't bought a new version of it in as long as I can remember. This year has been quite different, though, as I've already purchased four of them—I kid you not. The winter accessory I'm referring to is a big scarf. I wouldn't really call it a trend, as a long, cozy scarf is as synonymous with winter as snow is. That said, they seemed to have fallen out of favor a bit in recent years. But this particular winter, celebrities are wearing big—often colorful, and made of wool, cashmere, or alpaca—scarves with their outdoor outfits en masse. Big scarf energy, amiright?
Many who follow fashion would agree that 2025 has been the year of the scarf. Earlier in the year, silk scarves tied around the waist (belt-style) were all the rage, and ever since the weather has shifted, triangle scarves and faux-fur scarves, in addition to the aforementioned big scarves, are being embraced by all the It girls. And speaking of the latter, keep scrolling to see some of the famous women who are wearing those anti-trend big scarves with their winter looks, and shop the best big scarves on the market, as selected by me.
It Girls Wearing the Accessory in 2025
On Jennifer Lawrence: Almada Deja Doublé Coat ($1150); La Ligne Colby Pants ($295); Loro Piana hat; Gimaguas bag
Style note: The only thing better than wearing a big scarf is matching your wool bucket hat to it.
On Kendall Jenner: The Row Stella Slippers($920), jacket, hat, jeans, and bag
Style note: If you want to make a statement, do as Jenner did and wear your basics with a scarf in a bold color, such as cobalt blue.
On Zoë Kravitz: The Row coat, scarf, Medium Park Tote Bag ($1450), and Stella Slippers($920)
Style note: Honestly, if you're going to buy just one big scarf this season, do as Zoë Kravitz did and make it a red one. It'll make every outfit better.
On Sabrina Carpenter: Aritzia Babaton The Slouch Coat in (Re)Camel Wool ($375); Guest in Residence scarf
Style note: When Sabrina Carpenter practically broke the internet in these rom-com-worthy Central Park photos earlier this fall, everyone ran to buy this checked Guest in Residence scarf—rightfully so.
On Elsa Hosk: Polo Ralph Lauren Quilted Down Jacket ($498), Patchwork Scarf ($110), Cotton Corduroy Wide Leg Pants ($298), Polo Play Suede Tote ($598), Logo Cotton Twill Ball Cap ($60)
Style note: You can always trust Elsa Hosk to be wearing Wholesale Replica Bag and greatest accessories, and this plaid Polo Ralph Lauren scarf proved it once again.
Shop Big Scarves
Now that's a big scarf.
Sabrina's color is sold out, but this one is just as good.
The winter way to wear butter yellow is in the form of a big scarf.
Currently in my Shopbop cart.
Kendall Jenner-inspired.
If anyone knows big scarves, it's Mary-Kate and Ashley.
This affordable argyle iteration is everything.
It's the double fringe for me.
A lovely logo option.
I love a scarf that doubles as a blanket.
Click in to see how beautifully this one drapes.
Toteme is always the goal.
The one you'll reach for daily.
This would look so pretty with jeans.
You can't go wrong with chocolate brown.
This checks all the big scarf boxes.
She's fun.
I'm into the extra-long fringe.
You'll wear it for years to come.
J.Crew's brushed cashmere is elite.
