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What Is a Snood Scarf?

Ahead, we break down the difference between snoods and these similar styles of scarves and head coverings.

Byrdie editor Jasmine Phillips wears a white snood scarf and pink sweater

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Think about when you’ll be wearing your winter accessory to decide between versatile styling and close-fitting protection.

Either way, rest assured that you’ll have achic cold-weather ensemble.

They were functional and offered a bit of style at the same time.

Rita Ora wearing a snood scarf

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In today’s fashion trends, snoods are often chunky knits that are closer to infinity scarves.

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Snoods can also offer facial coverage (a neck gaiter is basically a sports snood).

These types of snoods are popular for winter activities like ski and snowboardingtrips.

model wearing a multicolored snood scarf

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Snoods for Religious Observances

Many people also wear snoods for religious reasons.

Typically, these types of snoods are more understated and less ornate than those worn strictly for fashion.

A Muslimhijaband a nun habit could also be considered types of snoods.

muslim femme wearing pink hoodie and blue hijab

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Below, check out our favorite ways to wear a snood.

Check out just a few of our favorite styles below.

They help keep you warm while adding a bit of funky edge or vintage flair to your look.

Woman wearing orange snood, brown leather bomber jacket with orange knit lining, brown sunglasses, and white handbag

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La Ligne Le Snood scarf in olive

Naadam Luxe Cashmere Snood in timber gray

Damson Madder Hood in gray marl with red tie on model

Burberry Check Cashmere Hooded Scarf in sand, black, and red

LilySilk Cashmere Balaclava in red on model

Athleta Softshell Gaiter in bright white