Can I get a few quick opoinions on this scarf (to give as a gift)?

[ShmooBooMoo]

It's for my mum, early 60s but fairly trendy. Thanks.

[Nearlyadoctor]

I like it, not really anything to dislike imo.

[BaconAndBees]

Like

[MyBrilliantDisguise]

What's your budget, OP?

[ErrolTheDragon]

OK but dull

[millifiori]

It's lovely. The only thing I'd wonder if whether the colour is a bit draining on anolder woman. Fine if she has dark or golden skin but if she's very pale she might think it makes her skin look drab. I have to be very careful with what colours I choose for a scarf these days as the wrong ones age me by ten years.

[SnowiestMountain]

It's ok, a bit full

[SnowiestMountain]

Dull!!

[hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman]

Can't see it very well as the pics are tiny but it's OK but it doesn't fill me full of joy if you know what I mean.

[Loyly]

It's inoffensive but really insipid.

[Twistmeandturnme]

what does the writing say? I can't read the print on this screen.
If it says 'miserable old bag' then maybe not for your Mum..if it says something lighthearted or profound then go for it.

[ThisIsVeryImportant]

It depends, what's the material?

[ShmooBooMoo]

Thanks! :) Sorry, it's Mint Velvet , 100% polyester and £45. My budget is around £50 MyBrilliant (though my mother is aghast at spending more than £10 on a flimsy scarf!)
Millifiori She is pale, probably the second shade in in foundations, slightly yellow undertones. She wears tan though. She has short golden blonde hair and blue eyes. She hates florals or anything 'old-fashioned' or 'florid' and wants something to go with most stuff. Oddly, the MV site says it's black, while JL states 'slate' and it does look more darlk grey to my eyeTwistme I'm not sure what the writing says...something about dreams, I think. hellhath Sorry about pics...here's a link to scarf on JL site:
www.johnlewis.com/mint-velvet-handwritten-foil-detail-scarf-slate-white/p3316813

Thanks everyone :)

[Squashit]

That is not a good deal and not a great item to my mind.

Does your mum like shoes? I bought these for my mum for £15 on Amazon and they arrived today and they look far more expensive. Bunion covering too and like Jigsaw ones. They are called Aldo Cherryhill.

[ShmooBooMoo]

They're lovely, Squashit Thanks for sharing. She is a shoeaholic but definitely wants a scarf. I'm totally stuck cos she's so fussy!

[Justgivemesomepeace]

I really like it- it would be easy to wear with lots of things. However £45 on a scarf? I am with your mother. If I was her I would like something very similar to that for the tenner, and a nice candle n pj's all for the £45!!

[purpledonkey]

Fat face have some beautiful scarves at the moment. And much cheaper, leaving room in your budget for some chocs and flowers!

[MyBrilliantDisguise]

I posted this Whistles scarf - I own it and it's beautiful.

[MyBrilliantDisguise]

Posted it on another thread, sorry!

[oldlaundbooth]

It seems dear for what it is.

Does she suit grey?

[BritInUS1]

I think it's a bit dull

Have you look at Desigual on Amazon?

[ErrolTheDragon]

£45 for dullish polyester?

[gonegrey56]

Modern Rarity at John Lewis have a couple of lovely printed wool/cashmere scarves. £45 . Sorry can't do the link but they are unusual and wonderful colours. I particularly like the one with the sift grey background . Much better value !

[Josiah]

That scribbly scarf is horrible.

I love grey scarves.

I prefer this


www.houseoffraser.co.uk/accessories/mint-velvet-granite-star-blanket-scarf/d836137.pd#277733993

[butterfly990]

www.joules.com/Women/Accessories/Berkley/Soft-Handle-Oblong-Scarf/True-Pink-Stripe?id=X_BERKLEY|TRPKSTR

[libertyonhertravels]

£45 for polyester scarf is too much IMO. Personally I think scarves have to be natural fibres, wool, cotton etc as polyester is too hot and sticky around my neck.

For the same price you can get one of these really lovely 100% wool, very soft scarves from Other Stories.

Or this more lightweight version

This Cos one is gorgeous and again 100% wool

Pushing the budget but a cashmere scarf is a real treat

TKMaxx is fantastic for scarves - for example this one is 100% wool for £20