Five travel-friendly scarves for transitional season

Versatile, light to pack and fit for layering, scarves are a boon in every traveller’s wardrobe. Here are five options to keep you warm on notoriously chilly airplanes and ensure you look chic upon arrival

For a statement print

The right scarf can pull together any look: This one from Ted Baker features a tiger-stripeinspired print and easily elevates a casual outfit. It’s large enough to be styled in a variety of ways, and the frayed edges add extra interest, too.

Ted Baker Popppiy Persimmon woven wide scarf, $100, tedbaker.com

For a warmer wrap

The plane’s air conditioning is no match for Tilly’s blanketstyle scarf, made from breathable wool. It’s also an apt accessory for cosying up by the campfire, and warm enough for snowy travel destinations. Tilley wool blanket scarf, $90, ca.tilley.com

For a pop of colour

Inspired by giraffes behind an acacia tree in South Africa, this colourful silk Hermès scarf, designed by artist Alice Shirley, brings whimsy to an outfit. For travel-friendly versatility, wear it as a shawl, a head scarf or even a casual wrap top. Hermès the Three Graces scarf 90, $500, hermes.com

For cashmere comfort

This 100 per cent cashmere wrap is a popular year-round staple, thanks to the plush, lightweight knit. Wearable as both an elegant evening wrap and a soft blanket, it comes in a wide range of timeless colours, too.

White + Warren cashmere travel wrap, $398, holtrenfrew.com

For cosy plaid

This mulberry plaid scarf from Roots, a blend of cotton and wool, makes for a soft, stylish shawl. Light enough for a cool summer evening, it’ll also keep you warm during the transition to fall.

Roots Leaside plaid scarf, $58, roots.com