How to Style a Bandana
- Julie Diana
- 1 hour ago
- 2 min read
Summer is the time for boho chic.
And what better way to channel bohemian vibes than with a bandana?
They're lightweight, comfortable, and flattering.
Lately I've snapped up a few new ones, and even made my own.
Keep reading to discover my favorite bandanas I've been wearing. Scroll to the bottom for stylish picks I've been eyeing at Bloomies, Anthro, Ann Taylor, and more.
Silk bandana: Amazon / Earrings: Pavoi / Silk blouse: Quince, XS-XL here, 1X-3X here / Silk sash on wrist: Amazon
Silk scarf: Amazon, 25" square / Tee: Amazon Essentials, XS-XXL / Skirt: Esteez, 0-18 / Underskirt: Grace Karin, S-XXL / Bag: Humble Chic
Silk scarf: Amazon / Earrings: Etsy / Dress: The Drop, XXS-5X / Shell: Esteez, S-XXL here, similar in plus here
Silk bandana: Amazon / Dress: Universal Thread
I find cotton bandanas to be the most slip-resistant. The one pictured above is made of two layers of cotton eyelet fabric. It came in a set of two, along with solid white. It's also available in solid black and floral prints.
Before styling the bandana with a jersey bolero and shell necklace, I made three small tweaks.
First, I cut off the tassels around the back edges using my favorite tailor-point scissors.
Next, I folded pleats on each side just behind my ears, pinned them in place, and carefully hand-stitched the layers together.
Last, I replaced the bandana's ribbon ties with stretchy foldover elastic. I love how elastic gives headwear a snug yet comfortable fit.
Other bandanas I've been eyeing...
Bandanas from The Scarf Bar: Premium Solids / Cotton Solids
Make your own
I recently used a scrap of tencel fabric to sew a bandana with elastic ties. You can find a similar fabric here. I use this matte elastic for the ties.
Click through the slideshow below to see the basic process.
Thank you for reading!
Wishing you a bandana to match every outfit and mood.
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