It’s easy to forget just how powerful of a wardrobe item a little black dress really is. Style it with sandals or loafers and you have an easy daytime look. Swap them for heels and add some jewels, and suddenly it’s evening-ready. Better still, because an LBD provides such a sleek foundation, all it takes is one thoughtfully chosen accessory to make it feel directional.
Right now, my favourite way to elevate an LBD is with a satin skinny scarf, and this week, Kaia Gerber reminded me exactly why. Stepping out in a black satin slip dress, Kaia elevated her look with a matching satin skinny scarf draped elegantly around her neck and cascading down her back.
Evoking the timeless glamour of the French Riviera, this elevated accessory lent her understated outfit a polished, cinematic feel with no effort at all.
Building on the elegant foundation, Kaia finished her look with a pair of peep-toe mule heels and slim black sunglasses. With her hair swept back, save for a few face-framing pieces, her look felt unfussy yet refined.
Adding a glamorous edge that few accessories can rival, a satin skinny scarf might just be one of the smartest wardrobe investments you can make this season. If you want to recreate Kaia’s elegant look, keep scrolling to shop the best skinny scarves and little black dresses available now
Shop Skinny Scarves and LBDs:
This pretty embroidered scarf makes elevating summer outfits easy.
Toteme’s silk-twill scarves are a fashion person’s favourites.
Style this with a satin LBD to get Kaia’s look.
Style this around your neck or loop it around your waist in lieu of a belt.
This elegant mxi also comes in brown, cream and red.
The low-back, light-weight finish makes this perfect for high summer styling.
Every great summer wardrobe starts with a sleek, throw-on dress.
This comes in UK sizes 6—24.
