Accessories play an integral part in helping us appear polished and pulled together. That’s why this season, fashionable BGs are reaching for summery scarves to create a cool and chic look. The key to wearing scarves in the summer is to opt for silks, chiffons and other lightweight fabrics that are airy and won’t absorb heat.

They are the perfect accessories for breezy, summer evenings. Whether loosely tied around the neck or used as headbands for a retro, laid-back look, scarves can be worn in a variety of ways. Plus, they can easily be incorporated into your fall wardrobe!

Do you wear a scarves in the summer? What’s your favorite summer accessory this season?

Check out some of these:

Oversize Paisley Print Scarf available at www.bananarepublic.com for $69

Robert Cavalli Zebra Signature Doubled Chiffon Silk Scarf available www.forzieri.com for $135

Windowpane Plaid Scarf available at www.gap.com for $19.50

Basanti Scarf by Peace Treaty available at www.shopbop.com for $99

Coach Marker Stipe Oblong Scarf available at www.coach.com for $78

Floral Bouquest Chiffon Silk Scarf available at www.forzieri.com for $59

Free People Full Fringe Scarf available at www.freepeople.com for $19.95

City Style Diamond & Maze Scarf available at www.nyandcompany.com for $14.95

Diane Von Fursternberg Parang Bora Bora Scarf available at www.dvf.com for $147

Preston and York Floral Scarf available at www.dillards.com for $15

Tolanzi Zig Zag Scarf available at www.ravinstyle.com for $75

Emilio Pucci Small Cinguetto Scarf available at www.saks.com for $150