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Ready to wrap it up? With the weather cooling down, it's time to break out the scarves—both for warmth, and to add style to fall and winter wardrobes. But as any aficionado will tell you, not all scarves are created equal: weight, texture and length all play a part in the finished look. (Don't even get us started on the scarves that can double as shawls...) Here are some Rockefeller Center shops where you can pick up the right scarf to suit your needs—and a few more, just to cover all your bases.

Aritzia
The scarf selection at this savvy shop is positively epic, featuring styles like Blanket (an oversized scarf/wrap/blanket model), Oblong (a long, rectangular shape), and Triangle (cut on the bias to form a drapey shape). The Wilfred Haus Rectangle features a richly shaded geometric pattern on a gauzy wool blend, while the Wilfred Arrow Triangle, made with soft, semi-sheer Australian wool, showcases a red pattern inspired by the traditional weavings of the Pacific Northwest. With dip-dyed black and cream tones, the Wilfred Gloomy Days Blanket (pictured above) will make event the dreariest winter day feel cozy and warm.

Free People
Flowing with fringe in a deep blue fabric with a white pattern, the Esmerelda Weave Oversized—which can double as scarf in the morning and a sarong in the afternoon—is great to pack for a weekend getaway. When winter really hits, it's time to cuddle up with the plush Wonderland Wrap Scarf in deep Bordeaux, black or snow.

Façonnable
Add some French Riviera flair to your fall and winter looks courtesy of this brand from Nice. For men, scarves are available in silk, pure wool and soft wool and angora blends, which come in both solid colors—like the sophisticated blue Sky—as well as subtle color duos. Women can keep cozy in wool and cashmere Cable Knit Scarves, available with matching hats.

Anthropologie
Jumping into bolder prints, the Demerin Infinity Scarf is a loop-style option made with a patchwork of vintage-inspired patterns, while the Painted Elephant Infinity Scarf is emblazoned with colorful pachyderms. If you need something larger than a loop, there are several longer options in cotton, wool and blends—including the fuzzy Lilli Scarf, printed with blue flowers—and a wide selection of kimono-influenced pieces, like the Isola Bella Kimono Scarf, patterned with brilliant blossoms and leaves.

Brooks Brothers
For this fall and winter, the women's scarf offerings stay true to the brand's simplicity with a cable knit, ribbed-trim style in a wool and cashmere blend, available in black, ivory and a new-this-year teal. The slightly chunkier alpaca wool blend Fair Isle Scarf features an eye-catching black and teal pattern on a white background. Meanwhile, gentlemen can beat the cold with items like the Ribbed Cashmere Scarf in black, grey or red; the wool Mountain Motif Scarf, with a pine tree-and-cloud tableau on one edge; the cream-and-red Geometric Fair Isle Scarf; and the Plain Weave Wool Scarf, woven in Italy from loft cashmere, and available in blue or charcoal.