Gap, $39.50.

Banana Republic, $55. (888-BRSTYLE).

Marc by Marc Jacobs, $158. At Bloomingdale's and Marc by Marc Jacobs (403 Bleecker St.; 212-924-0026).

Brooklyn Handknit, $128. At Searle Stores (searlnyc.com).

Susana Monaco, $132. At Olive & Bette's stores (oliveandbettes.com).

Bold scarves, embellished with festive pom-poms, thick stripes, and cozy, oversize cables are this season's best wrappers.

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