One of the most common questions I get asked over on Instagram is how to style a bandana!
Bandanas are the ultimate must-have. Certain trends have become more popular over time. One of these trends is the bandana, that we can see styled in different ways: in your hair, around the neck or worn under a collar. A lot of it has to do with its endless variability. There’s no wrong way to wear it and an infinite number of so right ways, that spotting a new bandana trick can feel like a treat each time.
How to style a bandana
So, in this post and in my YouTube video that you can check below (don’t forget to subscribe), you can find six different ways on how to style a bandana.
The Old-Fashioned Way Around the Neck
Fold your bandana in half diagonally so that the ends meet, then tie it around your neck. This gives you a more refined look: if you are wearing a simple outfit, by adding a bandana, you will get an edgy look and it will protect you against the cold.
Choker Style
- Lay your bandana on a hard surface.
- Fold the bottom corner of the bandana up to the top corner to make a large triangle.
- Take the top corner and fold it down towards the base of the triangle. Fold in half length-wise and repeat until the bandana forms a band that is approximately 1½” wide.
- Hold the band firmly and tie the bandana around your neck.
- Secure both ends with a knot or bow and position the bandana as you wish.
In this way, you will use your bandana as a choker.
Bandana as a Headband
Wearing a bandana as a headband is a great look for this time of year, since headbands are a big trend right now. Roll it up, then tie it together at the top of your head. You also can move the knot to one side, to create a playful look.
Around your Wrist
Do you want a rock style? Well, this is easy: you can tie your bandana around your wrist and you will add a rock vibe to any outfit.
Around your Ponytail
And why not? By adding the bandana around your ponytail, you will get a unique and edgy style. (Check the video so that you can see how to tie the bandana around your ponytail). Try this look with both large and small bandanas for a play on proportion.
On your Bag
If you would like to give a personal touch to your bag, I suggest you to tie your bandana around its handle. With this trick you will update your bag and you will be more stylish.
Hope you like my tips 🙂
How do you style a bandana? Let me know in the comments!
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Love that top on you! So cute, girl!
xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com
Thank you!
I bought some lovely bandanas just for tieing around my head….but they aren’t long enough! I can’t find a big enough one :/
Love it
xx,
Hadasah Love | http://www.styletolove.com
Thank you!
Love this! The one on the bag is my favourite xx
Thank you so much!
Nice post, you made me want to go out there and get a bandana, I haven’t worn one since I was 15. I like the around your head style most, headbands are trendy right now. Like the turban headbands and such.
Thank you so much!
Love your ways of styling a bandana! <3 Thanks for the tips! XO Charissa
Thank you so much!
Awesome tips Erica! And you look so fab in your video tutorial <3 Thanks for sharing 😉
I love this and I love the video. You are so creative!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the styling tips! Will definitely try it in my hair! x
Have a lovely week,
Andreea
http://couturezilla.com/
I love how you can style it so many different ways! I’ve been obsessed with using mine as neckties recently and also tying them to my bag 🙂
Xx,
Lauren
mylifeaslaurr.com
Choker style is my favorite! Great post 🙂
http://www.pennyanddash.com
I saw your YouTube video on this and really loved it! Thank you for sharing unique ways to wear a bandanna!
Looking gorgeous as always doll. Great styling! Happy Sunday!
Much love, Len
http://www.lenparent.com
Loving your videso Erica! I could not think of all these ways to style a bandana.
This looks so much fun!
Richa | Fancier’s World
Love this post. Such great ideas to tie bandana in different ways. And how cute is that top of yours. Love the whole outfit 🙂
Nisha | http://simplistique.com/
Hi, I Love outfit with blouse, looks beauty, great blog, I love your videos, Have I great week.
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You’re so CUTE darling! Loving all your blog post ? Keep shining!
Much love, Len
http://www.lenparent.com
This is so cute and so helpful! I love all of these ways!
I wear bandanas as a headband a lot but I’ve never thought to tie it around my ponytail!
I love all these ideas! I’ve been seeing so many cute ways to style bandanas but haven’t bought one yet (it’s on my list, though!)
Hi Lydia,
I’m glad that you like it!
Love how you styled it! So cute for fall!
Thank you so much I’m glad that you like it Nicole!
Awesome tips! definitely going to try the pony tail idea <3
Thank you so much! Yes I love the pony tail idea <3
Love it! Absolutely didn’t know a bandanna could be styled so many different ways! 🙂
xo, Chloe // http://funinthecloset.com/what-to-wear-this-fall/
Thank you I’m glad that you like it!
I am super into bandanas right now, so I love this!
Yes me too! I love them
This is great! I have so many bandanas and I love all the creative ideas on how to style them!
Thank you so much! I’m glad that you like it!
Love these tips! I have a bunch of bandannas lying around and never use them unless for my hair lol! Love the tips and this video!!!
Jasmine 🙂
colorubold.com
Thank you so much I’m glad that you like it ?