Giving clothing and fashion gifts can be tough. Pick the wrong color or print, and you put the receiver in an awkward position. Pick the wrong size, and you risk outright insult. But if a new bundt pan or laser printer just won't suit the style maven in your life and gift cards feel to impersonal, consider a scarf. Anyone who lives through a full four seasons will appreciate some fashionable neck coverage, and even warm climate-dwellers can make use of lightweight silk scarves. Here's a round up of eight lovely scarves that cost $50 or less and will make wonderful gifts.
 Spanish brand Desigual excels at creating lush, versatile multicolored scarves that work year-round. They're typically large and thin, which is a great combination of features: Thin enough to work for warm weather, but large enough for close-to-the-neck ties to keep you cozy. This 40" by 80" polyester scarf is $49 at Zappos.
This cozy infinity scarf is 100% silk, which means it will trap and help the wearer retain precious body heat. And it's cute to boot! If you don't like the gray and yellow combination, this style also comes in black and gray, purple and gray, red and gray, or taupe and gray dots. Available at Nordstrom for $44.25. Don't know how to style an infinity scarf? Here are seven tips.
Plaid is a classic pattern, but it also happens to be incredibly trendy right now. This scarf isn't quite as thick as a muffler, but thick enough to fend off the winter chill. It's 100% acrylic - so machine washable - and 71" by 26". Grab it at Asos.com for $30.32.
 Butterfly motifs and prints were all over the runways this year, and a scarf is a great way to subtly cash in on this trend. This is a super sheer, lightweight silk scarf that could work for spring and summer wear, or would be perfect for someone living in a warm climate. You can pick from 11 colourways, each only $15.99 on Amazon.Â
 Dark florals are another big fall and winter trend, so this black-background floral print scarf is definitely a winner. It's a cotton and wool blend, which means it will be lofty and warm but also breathable. It's a generous rectangle at 24" by 79" and can be purchased at Gap for $29.95.
This scarf is nearly square at 44" by 54", and features a sophisticated, subdued print that will be fabulous for neutral-lovers. It's 100% rayon and can be snagged for $32 at Zappos.
You can't get more classic than houndstooth, and this 75" by 27" acrylic scarf will keep its wearer feeling warm and looking chic. This scarf is large enough to qualify as "oversized," though not quite giant enough to be a blanket scarf. Pick it up from Zara for $49.90.
 Want to skip the prints in favor of a bold pop of color? This airy modal scarf will be the perfect accent to a color-blocked outfit. It's available in this bright turquoise as well as black, white, taupe, pink, or mauve at Nordstrom for $26.Â
1. Desigual Annelise, $49 at Zappos
 Spanish brand Desigual excels at creating lush, versatile multicolored scarves that work year-round. They're typically large and thin, which is a great combination of features: Thin enough to work for warm weather, but large enough for close-to-the-neck ties to keep you cozy. This 40" by 80" polyester scarf is $49 at Zappos.
2. Chelsey Polka Dot Silk Infinity Scarf, $44.25 at Nordstrom
This cozy infinity scarf is 100% silk, which means it will trap and help the wearer retain precious body heat. And it's cute to boot! If you don't like the gray and yellow combination, this style also comes in black and gray, purple and gray, red and gray, or taupe and gray dots. Available at Nordstrom for $44.25. Don't know how to style an infinity scarf? Here are seven tips.
3. ASOS White Plaid Check Scarf, $30.32 at ASOS
Plaid is a classic pattern, but it also happens to be incredibly trendy right now. This scarf isn't quite as thick as a muffler, but thick enough to fend off the winter chill. It's 100% acrylic - so machine washable - and 71" by 26". Grab it at Asos.com for $30.32.
4. Wrapables Lightweight 100% Silk Butterfly Print Scarf, $15.99 at Amazon
 Butterfly motifs and prints were all over the runways this year, and a scarf is a great way to subtly cash in on this trend. This is a super sheer, lightweight silk scarf that could work for spring and summer wear, or would be perfect for someone living in a warm climate. You can pick from 11 colourways, each only $15.99 on Amazon.Â
5. Gap Floral Scarf, $29.95
 Dark florals are another big fall and winter trend, so this black-background floral print scarf is definitely a winner. It's a cotton and wool blend, which means it will be lofty and warm but also breathable. It's a generous rectangle at 24" by 79" and can be purchased at Gap for $29.95.
6. BCBGeneration Panada Party, $32 at Zappos
This scarf is nearly square at 44" by 54", and features a sophisticated, subdued print that will be fabulous for neutral-lovers. It's 100% rayon and can be snagged for $32 at Zappos.
7. Houndstooth Scarf, $49.90 at Zara
You can't get more classic than houndstooth, and this 75" by 27" acrylic scarf will keep its wearer feeling warm and looking chic. This scarf is large enough to qualify as "oversized," though not quite giant enough to be a blanket scarf. Pick it up from Zara for $49.90.
8. Leith Fringe Scarf, $26 at Nordstrom
 Want to skip the prints in favor of a bold pop of color? This airy modal scarf will be the perfect accent to a color-blocked outfit. It's available in this bright turquoise as well as black, white, taupe, pink, or mauve at Nordstrom for $26.Â
Practical and Fashionable
Scarves don't just keep necks warm. Their prints can help tie together a color palette, their volume can balance out an outfit's proportions, and their diaphanous nature lends any ensemble a fluid sophistication. Translation: Scarves are fantastic gifts for the fashion-savvy. One of them might be just the thing for someone on your gift-giving list.
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