it's hard to pack a lot of clothes when you have limited luggage space and your coats take up all the space. scarves are light and you can buy them in all colors and they come in many prints too. there are also over a dozen ways to wear your scarf as seen here. people don't usually see your adorable outfit which you spent hours choosing because you're wearing a coat over it. wear a different scarf over your coat each day to make your outfit look like brand new. 