The silk scarf is having one of fashion's biggest comebacks.  It isn't just about knotting one neatly beneath your chin or channelling retro, mini-break glamour… it’s become the all-ages accessory, stylish women are using to give their simplest outfits far more individuality.

The key to getting it right?  It needs to be silky and it should definitely be square.  If you're feeling body confident then do it… wear it as a top, but if this fills you with fear, try wrapping it around your favourite wide-leg trousers. Knot it around a ponytail, tie it as a bandana or simply loop it onto the handle of your favourite bag… or even around your wrist; each styling trick will say you’ve dared to try something different.

As always, the key is restraint. Let your scarf be your statement and keep everything else simple.  Work it over a classic trench, with a pared-back sundress, or with your favourite summer tote.  Understated pieces create the perfect backdrop for bold prints and saturated colour; the more graphic the scarf, the calmer the rest of your outfit should become.

If you can blow the budget, then stretch yourself to silk.  You can’t beat the beautiful way it drapes, the elegant way it ties and, if you choose well, it will stay in your wardrobe for decades to come. Liberty has long been the destination for exceptional printed scarves and remains one of the best places to start.  But ultimately, it isn’t about how much you spend, it’s about how you style it.  Don’t do another day without one.