This is a square scarf, EXACTLY the size I wanted. This multicolored one is more feminine and rather pretty.  If you are looking for the scarves that are found in Europe than this is it.  My boys have searched from the east coast to the midwest and were unsuccessful at finding the European neck scarves until I found the houndstooth on Amazon. This fits the bill - I bought this one in numerous colors and as this one was the most feminine I kept it for myself.  I would definately buy again.