5 Ways Chic European Women Are Wearing the Skinny-Scarf Trend

published 6 March 2025

fashion collage featuring three European style influencers Annabelle Rosendahl, Anne-Laure Mais, and Ilirida Krasniqi wearing chic outfits with skinny scarves

When it comes to my many style influences, they overwhelmingly originate from the many European women that I admire. A quick look at my Who What Wear stories can confirm this. A recent accessory trend that these inspiring women have convinced me to try is a skinny scarf, especially in a longer length. One thing I love about this piece is that it can work year-round with the right styling and choice of scarf fabric.

I rounded up five incredibly chic looks with skinny scarves that can be worn now through fall. They range from formal to casual, which proves just how versatile the accessory truly is. Anything that effortlessly elevates an outfit and can be easily dressed up or down is a much-welcomed quality in my own closet. Keep scrolling to check out and shop each skinny scarf outfit idea—these are too good to not re-create.

1.

model and designer Elsa Hosk posing in Los Angeles with a bob haircut, a neutral skinny scarf, open oversize beige button-down shirt, white satin skirt, and Hermes bag

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alo Yoga

Cashmere Light Frosted Scarf

You had me at cashmere.

H&M

Linen-Blend Shirt

Such a nice color.

ZARA

Zw Collection Satin Pencil Skirt

Into this lovely skirt.

CRESCENT

Neck Tie Button Up Blouse

A two-in-one option for getting the look.

2.

Norwegian Influencer Annabel Rosendahl poses outside a restaurant wearing a black skinny scarf, white blazer layered over a black dress, and a clutch bag

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ALL THE WAYS

Nataline Top

So chic.

Babaton

Standout Blazer

The cinched waist makes this one a standout.

Banana Republic

Silk Skinny Scarf

Silky goodness.

ZARA

Interlock Strap Dress

The perfect base layer for this look.

ZARA

Fitted Shoulder Pad Blazer

Another great white blazer.

3.

French influencer Anne-Laure Mais poses on a Paris crosswalk wearing black sunglasses, a low bun, light-blue skinny scarf, butter yellow long-sleeve knit, black belt, relaxed straight-leg jeans, and zebra print ballet flats

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Djerf Avenue

Scarf

Fashion people love this particular scarf.

H&M

Roll-Edge Sweater

Effortless.

MANGO

Square Buckle Leather Belt

I'm loving this buckle.

Levi's

Baggy Dad Jeans

The right amount of slouch.

Steve Madden

Maple Ballet Flat

French women seem to love zebra-print pieces.

4.

Danish influencer Ilirida Krasniqi walking on a sidewalk wearing black sunglasses, a long beige scarf, long maxi black coat, white T-shirt, dark wide-leg jeans, and black boots

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Glamorous

Glamorous Knitted Skinny Scarf

A neutral that goes with everything.

SNDYS

Victoria Detachable Floor Length Trench

A great ankle-length pick.

Shopbop

Levi's Ribcage Wide Leg Jeans

Levi's are always a good idea.

Djerf Avenue

Scarf

Another Djerf Avenue pick.

ZARA

Leather Shopper

Brown and burgundy bags are having a moment.

Lioness

Trencherous Coat

Stylish-black-trench alert.

Gap

Cashsoft Skinny Scarf

For $15? Done and done.

5.

fashion influencer Debora Rosa poses at the La Colombe d'Or restaurant in Provence wearing black oval sunglasses, a black ribbed tank top, black skinny scarf, a satin white bubble hem skirt, and strappy black sandals

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Apparis

Emil Scarf Noir

I want every color.

Abercrombie

Mid Rise Bubble Hem Maxi Skirt

Under $100 and incredibly cool.

Steve Madden

Cary Heeled Sandal

I could live in these come spring.

Toteme

Sleeveless Scarf Knit Top

A worthy investment.

dissh

Monty White Bubble Midi Skirt

This one is on major sale.

Shop More Skinny Scarves

Bwerfuet

Long Skinny Satin Neck Scarf

Helsa

Charlee Knit Scarf Top

QUELLATR

Skinny Mohair Scarf

Allegra K

Velvet Skinny Neck Scarf

Dorothee Schumacher

Fluffy Luxury Scarf

Casa Clara

Tahlia Chiffon Scarf

Princess Polly

Avenue Skinny Scarf Black - One Size / Black

NIIHAI

Asymmetric Neck Tie Top

28CozyKnitsnStitches

Skinny Scarf

4th & Reckless

Gemma Corset Top

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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.