How to keep your ears warm - without compromising on style
27.11.2025
Translation: machine translated
Who hasn't experienced that nasty pulling sensation in the ears when it's windy and cold? But oversized ear warmers with lots of fluff are not the only solution. Here are three stylish alternatives.
My aversion to fluffy earmuffs is unfortunately not compatible with my sensitive ears. Don't get me wrong: I think they're quite cute - on others. However, I can't reconcile them with my personal style. So I'm always on the lookout for pretty alternatives that keep my ears warm. These are my current faves:
Hooded scarves
A single accessory that keeps your head, ears and neck warm and looks good at the same time? A definite must-have for me in winter. The fact that the hybrid hood and scarf can be styled in so many different ways is a welcome bonus. For example, you can cross the scarf ends at the front and tie them discreetly at the back, or tie them in a bow at the front for a more playful look.
Balaclavas - but with a fastener
There was a time when balaclavas were mainly understood to be tight-fitting black balaclavas with a criminal aura. Fashion has long since adapted and aesthetically recoded the accessory. They have become fluffier, friendlier and, above all, more revealing. But one problem remains: The hairstyle gets ruined when you put them on. But fashion has found an answer to this problem too: Models with fasteners. You can carefully place them over your head and fasten them at the front with a bow, zip or button.
Triangle scarves
Of course, almost any scarf can be converted into a kind of ear-protecting headgear. However, if you don't want to watch an online tutorial first, but simply want to throw the scarf over your head and knot it, I recommend triangular models. They can be intuitively tied around your head. My current favourite: long triangle scarves. Placed behind the hairline and knotted under the chin, they reliably cover the ears but allow the hair to swing freely at the back.
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