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Burberry Women Scarves and Shawls: Accessories for Everyone

Sometimes an outfit needs a final finishing touch and cashmere Burberry scarves and shawls for women can be just the right accessory. Browse the range of used Burberry scarves for sale on eBay and find your favourite colours and fabrics.

Burberry: An overview

Burberry was founded in 1856 as a gentleman’s outfitter of outside wear: Predominantly coats made from gabardine, a waterproof fabric that founder Thomas Burberry created. The company provided trenchcoats for WWI officers, and continued to grow, introducing new lines and keeping up with fashion trends, until it became the international (over 450 branches worldwide) establishment it is today. When you see Burberry women’s scarves for sale you are seeing the end result of a long and clear-sighted marketing process!

What is the difference between a scarf and a shawl?

Broadly speaking, scarves and shawls are quite similar – or they can be. Both can be knitted and can also be made from lighter fabrics. The main difference is in their size and shape. Shawls tend to be in the shape of an isosceles triangle, where two short sides and one long side feature. The long side wraps around the shoulders and neck – or over the head if the shawl is being used as a headscarf. Scarves, on the other hand, tend to be rectangular. They can take the form of long, narrow rectangles, that are worn around the neck, wrapped two or three times, or they can be simply draped around the neck. Wider scarves can be worn more like shawls, descending over the shoulders and wrapping around the upper back as well as the neck.

The fabrics shawls and scarves can be made from include:

• Wool.
• Tweed.
• Cotton.
• Silk.
• Satin.

Why should you wear a scarf or shawl?

Scarves have traditionally been worn in cold countries during the winter when the warm woollen strip keeps the cold air off the wearer’s neck and chest. However, there are also decorative scarves that can be worn year round, to complement an outfit or add a splash of colour to an otherwise plain garment. They can sometimes be part of a women’s uniform, instead of a tie.

Shawls are also used for warmth in some places, but they also have great aesthetic appeal and can be made from lace, tulle and other decorative fabrics, being worn for effect rather than warmth.

How to make your outfit pop with plain and floral Burberry scarves and shawls

If your workwear is a little drab, the addition of a vibrant floral scarf or shawl can bring the whole outfit to life, enhancing the contrast between the simple but elegant lines of the skirt and blouse, and adding a pop of colour which will warm your face and enliven your expression. Experiment with outfits and see the difference a scarf or shawl can make: You might be surprised at the impact such a simple change can make.