Linen Scarf for Cool Coastal Evenings

A linen scarf, one size, made for evenings on the NSW coast when the wind comes up off the water and a t-shirt on its own isn't enough. Linen holds its shape without adding real weight.

The fabric

Made from linen. Linen is a natural fibre with some structure to it, so a scarf made from it holds a knot or a drape rather than collapsing flat the way a thin synthetic scarf does.

The fit

One size, long enough to wrap, knot, or drape over the shoulders. There's no fixed shape to it beyond that — how it sits depends on how you tie it.

How to wear it

Built for the cooler end of the year rather than the middle of summer. Wear it over a jacket on a windy evening at the beach, loop it once around the neck for a walk along the headland, or add it to an office outfit once the air conditioning gets to be too much. It layers over a plain shirt or dress just as easily as over a coat.

• Composition: linen
• Size: one size
• Colourways: four — Navy Blue, Natural, Soft Gray, Yellow
• Price: $49.90 AUD

Care

Machine wash cold, hang to dry in the shade. Linen softens with washing, so expect it to drape more easily after the first few washes. Avoid the tumble dryer if you want it to keep its shape, and give it a light iron if you prefer it smooth rather than textured.