Cozy Fall Scarves That Will Pull Your Whole Look Together

The long, sun-soaked, and carefree days of summer have only just begun but before we know it, autumn will be upon us. And then it's the same ritual that happens every year as temperatures begin to dip: we scan our wardrobes in search of effortless, simple ways to keep warm (while staying chic). Enter, the scarf—or better yet, many scarves. They are the perfect blend of form and function, comfort and versatility, and are absolutely essential for partaking in the best of the season's activities, be it wine nights by the fire pit in the backyard, foliage road trips through Vermont, apple picking in the Hudson Valley. Sure, there is still much summertime revelry to be had (and heat wave to endure) but it's never too early to start stocking up on the cold weather essentials. Below, 15 pretty scarves, from chunky, oversized styles that maximize warmth (and double as a blanket when necessary), to lighter designs in linen and silk for mastering the seasons' transitions, to arm you for that first nip of chill in the air.