Statement scarves are the High Street’s new trick to transform a look in seconds... This winter’s instant update 

  • From tassels to pom-poms and fringing, scarves don't just keep our necks warm
  • Spice up a dress by using a delicate, patterned scarf to alter the neckline
  • Here are five simple ways with scarves to refresh your look

From tassels to pom-poms, fur to fringing, scarves don’t only keep our necks snug, but can also transform a drab outfit.

Spice up a dress by using a delicate, patterned scarf to alter the neckline. A wider style over your shoulders turns a summer shift into a winter warmer.

Here are five simple ways with scarves to refresh your look.

Colour pop revives a plain shift: Relaxed shift dress, £135, winserlondon. com; cashmere pom-pom scarf, £110, and pink courts, £185, lkbennett.com

Brighten whites with bold tassels: White shirt, £255, Equipment at trilogystores.com; burgundy scarf with tassels, £195, Douce Gloire at trilogy stores.com; wideleg trousers, £195, winserlondon.com; suede courts, £195, lkbennett.com

No more shivering shoulders: Grey cashmere dress, £206, 360cashmere.com; colour block print scarf, £20, riverisland.com; croc print belt, £119.50, and narrow pink belt, £110, elliotrhodes. com; black courts, £165.75, johnlewis.com

Two dress styles for the price of one: V-neck red dress, £250, lkbennett.com; silk square scarf, £95, mulberry.com; pink T-bar heels, £120, boden.com

Glamour fix with faux fur: Khaki shirt dress, £55, oliverbonas. com; camel faux fur scarf, £84, helenmoore. com; velvet ankle boots, £39.99, publicdesire.com  

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