Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer

Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Happy Thursday y’all! Is it weird I get crazy excited Thursday morning because I know that means tomorrow is Friday and then it’s the weekend! Talk about living for the weekends haha. Anyone else like me? 

To continue the ranch coverage, I wore this little blue bandana nonstop during our ranch weekend. Finding new ways to style it was so much fun! Since I found so many different ways, I decided it would be fun to share with y’all six ways to style a bandana for summer! All of them are so easy yet add so much to your look. So grab your favorite bandana and try one {or all six} of these ways to style it!

Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog
Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

In Your Ponytail 

This probably became my most favorite way to wear a bandana. Come warmer temps I personally love to have my hair pulled back and off of my face. Therefore, a ponytail is usually my go to hair do! The bandana added such a sweet touch to an otherwise sporty do. Simply fold the scarf in half and then roll over and over until it is thin and long. Then tie in a knot over your hair tie. 

pink short sleeve button down shirt | chambray skirt 

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Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Tied Around Your Neck 

This styling is super western/bank robbery in my opinion. Aka I have probably watched too many old western movies haha. But it’s a great way to style a bandana for a little extra coverage and of course, to give you that western vibe! Fold the bandana in half diagonally to form a triangle. Then with the point of the triangle pointing towards your chest, wrap the long ends around your neck and knot. Knot tighter for a smaller triangle or looser for a bigger, lower hanging triangle. 

tankchambray skirt |navy straw hat | straw tote 

Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog
Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Tied Around Your Belt Loop 

Super simple and a really fun way to add a bandana to your look! A little different and not something you see super often. Which makes me love it even more! Easy, peasy – just pull the bandana long wise through your belt loop and knot. Allow the ends to hang down. 

tee shirt {on sale for $15.90} | denim skirt {similar available in more sizes} | navy straw hat | straw tote

Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog
Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

As a Headband

Another fun way to add a bandana to your hair for a little hair do upgrade! In my opinion, this is the most feminine way to style the bandana. Definitely gives off a very sweet look! To do, fold long wise and fold until you have a thin and long scarf, flip your head over and pull all of your hair around from your neck. Wrap the bandana around the base of your head and pull up across the top of your head. Tie off to the side into a knot. I tie mine pretty tight to keep it in place. 

tee shirt {on sale for $15.90} | gingham maxi skirt 

Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog
Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Tied Around Your Neck II 

This is a go to when styling a bandana for sure! Super easy and adds such a fun touch to your look. One you probably see most often! Definitely provides a western vibe. Which if you read Monday or Tuesday’s posts you know, I’m all about that! Fold long wise and fold until you have a thin and long scarf, wrap around your neck and tie into a knot {not too tight, you need to breathe haha}. 

tee shirt {on sale for $15.90} | chambray skirt | felt cowboy hat

Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog
Six Ways to Style a Bandana this Summer | Louella Reese Life & Style Blog

Tied Onto Your Handbag 

Definitely the easiest of all six and one you can keep for several outfits! If you aren’t into adding a bandana around your neck or in your hair, this way to style a bandana is definitely for you. It’s playing into the trend but not a total commitment {if that makes sense}. Again, fold long wise and fold until you have a thin and long scarf, wrap around one strap of your handbag and tie in a loose knot. Allow the ends to hang down. 

tank | gingham maxi skirt | straw tote 

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28 Comments

  1. I love the way you styled the bandana. It looks so cute.
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    Posted 5.10.18
  2. annaefox01 wrote:

    I love wearing a bandana in my hair! It’s such a cute way to spruce up an outfit.

    Posted 5.10.18
  3. Cathy wrote:

    Love all these ways! My favorite is the ponytail!

    XOXO
    Cathy

    Posted 5.10.18
  4. Every style looks cute on you …. I too have been feeling this trend this season 🙂

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    Posted 5.10.18
    • You are so sweet, thank you! Yay, glad you’re a fan of it as well.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 5.10.18
  5. I’m loving the bandana trend..
    Thanks for sharing different ways to wear bandana..

    Posted 5.10.18
  6. MCKENNA wrote:

    Love these ideas! Its so funny how something so small can make such a big impact on your look! Love it!

    Posted 5.10.18
  7. I honestly love every way you styled it, but the ponytail and tied on bags styles are my most favorite!

    -Morgan
    How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

    Posted 5.10.18
    • Thanks Morgan!! Those are some of my favorites as well. Definitely some of the ways I wear it most.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 5.10.18
  8. I am DEAD. This is one of your best style posts EVER!!! Definitely styling my scarves like this!

    The Champagne Edit

    Posted 5.10.18
    • AHHHH thank you SO much Dana! Truly means a ton! It was a post idea I came up with last minute when we arrived at the ranch and I was ridiculously excited about it – so seriously, appreciate it!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 5.11.18
  9. Omg you are a doll!! I love every single style!! LOVE!!!!

    Posted 5.10.18
    • Thank you sweet gal! You always bring a smile to my face with your comments.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 5.11.18
  10. Bandanas are the cutest accessory! Love this post. 🙂

    Posted 5.10.18
  11. Danielle wrote:

    How cute with the denim skirt! I never even thought of styling it that way!

    xx, Danielle Pineapple & Prosecco

    Posted 5.11.18
  12. Dawn wrote:

    Love how you styled this bandana! It’s my favorite trend this summer!

    Posted 5.12.18
  13. Yess!!! This whole post is so cute and fun:) I love banana’s for the summer to keep my hair out of my eyes but I really like how you styled it on that skirt!! Super cute!

    xoxo, Hannah

    Posted 5.14.18
  14. Jasmine wrote:

    So many cute ways to style a bandana. I love the hair styling ways.

    Posted 5.16.18
    • Thank you so much gal! Wearing one in my ponytail/topknot is definitely my favorite!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 5.6.20

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