I bought this scarf in the cranberry red with silver after reading the other reviews for this item.  I was particularly moved by the lady who said that she wore this same color to a party and looked fabulous.  It is a pretty scarf and true to the photo.  There is a soft silver sparkle throughout that I think would look good for a day scarf around the neck or an evening shawl around the shoulders.  This was a gift for a friend and she seemed to really like receiving it.  It is not a premium quality scarf but it does not pretend to be.  The material is lightweight and relatively soft, with the metallic threads being a little scratchier.  I am sensitive to scratchy things and I do not think that I would have any discomfort wearing this around my neck.