Steal the look: Sensational scarves for fall

Sweet stripes

Add some color to your look with a striped, plaid or other print scarf. For fall, almost any hue works -- from deep red to bright violet. We love adding a lightly colored striped scarf to a dark, casual outfit -- like Jennifer Aniston's -- to brighten up the look.

Bargain buy:
Full Striped Scarf
($38 at Anthropologie)

Splurge-worthy:
Etro Striped Paisley Scarf
($290 at Barneys)

Animal magnetism

Animal prints are hot once again this season, especially in accessories. A bold leopard print or zebra striped scarf will add some pizazz to any ensemble. Rachel Bilson partners distressed jeans with a structured jacket and bag to finish off this look.

Bargain buy:
Bindya Fringed Animal Print Scarf
($47 at The Outnet)

Splurge-worthy:
Jimmy Choo Sylana Animal-Print Scarf
($450 at net-a-porter.com)

High contrast

When the weather cools down, we often fall into a fashion rut of wearing only black or gray. Don't be afraid of color in the fall and winter. Sarah Jessica Parker teams up a cobalt blue coat with a bright yellow scarf for a high contrast look that really makes a statement.

Bargain buy:
Fornarina Yellow Scarf
($30 at YOOX)

Splurge-worthy:
Versace Yellow Silk Scarf
($313 at Zappos)