The Luxe Accessory Every French Woman Wears on Repeat


If you scroll through Who What Wear on any given day, you'd most likely glean that we love French fashion. One might assume that our infatuation is rooted in the styling in Netflix's breakout show Emily in Paris, starring our former cover star Lily Collins. In truth, we were about French fashion long before it became a part of the broader zeitgeist. From searching Paris's runways for trends to scouring our feeds for outfit inspiration, we can't get enough of everything French adjacent, so it's only natural that we turned to them again when thinking about ways to make winter outfits feel more luxurious.
After much research, we concluded that only one winter-ready accessory is the key to replicating that je ne sais quoi that's innate to French women: cashmere scarves. Though it may seem trivial, this accessory can make any outfit look more elegant and make any person (no matter where they live) feel chic. In an effort to prove the power of this piece, we found examples of how French women are wearing this luxurious winter accessory. Plus, we rounded up the 32 best cashmere scarves across the internet based on price point, sustainability, and wearability. Keep scrolling to see how this plush accessory plays a significant part in Parisian fashion.
Knitted from 100% cashmere, this scarf is sure to be the softest piece in your wardrobe.
You're sure to catch a few glimpses with this scarf that doubles as a wrap.
Leave it to Loewe to make the perfect cashmere scarf.
Spice up your monochrome winter ensembles with a plaid scarf.
Opting for a reversible cashmere scarf will ensure you get your money's worth.
Made from 100% Mongolian cashmere, this is an affordable way to get your hands on this luxurious accessory.
I'm salivating over this butter-yellow cashmere scarf.
Prediction: Wrap scarves will make a serious comeback this year.
For the sustainably minded, you'll want to invest in a scarf made from recycled cashmere.
Feeling like your winter wardrobe is drab? This luxurious white scarf will bring a lot to an all-black outfit.
Sometimes, the simplest scarves can be the most stylish.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
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