When was the last time you wore a neck scarf? In all likelihood, it may have been the time you starred as Frenchy in your seventh-grade production of Grease or perhaps it was after Mrs. Taylor caught you skipping Algebra with Matt what’s-his-face. The details are fuzzy. But this season, the neck scarf is making a major comeback.
The buzz started back in September when designers across the globe rallied behind the forgotten accessory. Saint Laurent and Tommy Hilfiger channeled 70s groupies with long, thin, knotted scarves, while Tom Ford and Acne Studios brought back the 90s choker — this time with silk foulards. And who could forget Frida Giannini‘s last collection at Gucci? The knotted neckerchiefs were the main attraction.
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Fast-forward to Fashion Week Fall 2015 in February. Olivia Palermo and the Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine (check out her scarf-tying skills here) were just a couple of the front-runners to adopt the trend off the runway and show how to wear a scarf IRL. Since then, silk kerchiefs and bandanas have been multiplying overnight. Suffice it to say, neck scarves have officially replaced your statement necklace.
Click on the gallery above to get inspired by 13 street style stars who got all wrapped up in summer’s biggest accessory craze. Plus, learn how to tie a bandana or neck scarf like a pro! It’s easier than it looks.
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Trend: Neck Scarves
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Trend: Neck Scarves #1
Follow in the footsteps of model Waleska Gorczevski and tie a short silk scarf around your neck as a choker. Knot it in back and tuck in the flyaways. Then layer with a long gold necklace.
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Trend: Neck Scarves #2
To copy Leandra Medine's neck scarf, twist your bandana around your neck once, then loop the ends in front. It's a great tie for button-down shirts.
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Trend: Neck Scarves #3
Aimee Song's scarf game is on point. All you have to do is wrap a silk scarf around your neck once or twice, depending on the desired thickness. Finish by tying the ends into a bow.
Image: @songofstyle
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Olivia Palermo keeps it simple. Just knot your neck scarf once, twist to the side and fan out the ends.
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Trend: Neck Scarves #5
For an updated take on bandanas, fold the square into a triangle. Then tightly roll the material all the way to the ends. Wrap the bandana around your neck once and then loop the ends through at the front of your neck.
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Trend: Neck Scarves #6
Fashion blogger Elin Kling loosely wrapped her scarf around her neck and tied it in the back. The trick to pulling off this look is to keep your hair tucked under the scarf.
Image: @elinkling
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Trend: Neck Scarves #7
For a classic cowboy tie, triangle your bandana or silk scarf, place it on your neck and secure in the back.
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Trend: Neck Scarves #8
When you're working with a small scarf, don't worry about wrapping it around your neck. You'll have just enough material to tie off the loose ends at the side of your neck. Chriselle Lim's scarf is a perfect example.
Image: @chrisellelim
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Trend: Neck Scarves #9
If you don't want to look like you tried too hard, forget about folding the neck scarf just so. Dree Hemingway shows us that the attitude can be more important than the technique.
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Trend: Neck Scarves #10
Scarves can work with just about any neckline, but they were practically made for off-the-shoulder peasant tops. Just ask fashion blogger Olivia Lopez.
Image: @lusttforlife
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Trend: Neck Scarves #11
Leaving the gym? Grab your bandana and wrap it up, like Stephanie LaCava. It's one of the quickest ways to dress up sweatshirts and athleisure wear.
Image: @stephanielacava
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Trend: Neck Scarves #12
Love this look? It's the same knot as slide seven. The only difference is that it's a silk scarf that's tied lower at the base of the neck.
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Trend: Neck Scarves #13
If you want a choker look like Harper & Harley's Sara Donaldson, but the temperatures are just too hot, take a page out of Tom Ford's playbook. Use a lightweight silk or chiffon neck scarf in lieu of a bandana. It makes all the difference.
Image: @harperandharley
