Scarves and belts in the archives sale

It is often the details that give a simple outfit its character. A silk scarf tied at the neck, a wool scarf wrapped over a coat or a leather belt defining the waist of a dress can transform a silhouette. Accessories from past Soeur collections come together at reduced prices in the archives sale, with the same attention to materials as the rest of the wardrobe.

The silk scarf, tied in many ways

A silk scarf can be tied around the neck, worn as a headband or fastened to the handle of a bag or threaded through trouser loops as a belt. Its prints brighten a wardrobe of neutral tones, while its lightness makes it a good travel companion: it slips into a pocket and warms the neck when the wind picks up. Silk keeps its softness and lustre for years if washed by hand in cold water.

The scarf and the belt: two pieces that give an outfit shape

The wool scarf, more enveloping, should be long enough to wrap twice around the neck, in a knit fine enough not to weigh down a coat. A leather belt defines the waist of a shirt dress or straight coat, and serves the same purpose with jeans as it does with suit trousers. In keeping with the Soeur wardrobe, choose one that is slim and understated, with a discreet buckle. A quality leather belt develops a patina over time and lasts for years, provided it is stored rolled rather than folded.

To give or to keep

Because sizing is not a consideration, these accessories are also the easiest pieces to give, for a birthday or the festive season, and a silk scarf has a place in most wardrobes. The shoes from the archives sale complete the selection, while the page of pieces under €50 makes it easy to focus on a smaller budget.