10 Creative ways to wear a bandana

Bandana Babe: 10 Zero-effort ways to rock this versatile cloth

Lim Han

14 Mar 2017

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Straight band
Wreath it around your head in a straight band and voila, you just amped up your look by two notches with no effort at all!
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Top knot
Want to switch things up? Wear it the other way around for a subtle and casual look.
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Pirate style
Exude pirate vibes with this full cover-up of the head. You can then strut down the street feeling like a total badass. Just remember to wear a parrot on your shoulder.
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Side bow
Go sweet and girlish with a dainty bow seated flatteringly at the side of your head. It's the perfect way to keep your hair out of your face while retaining your stylishness.
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Loose locks
Add volume to your hair in this not-so-sneaky manner. Who knows, it may even pass off as locks of dyed hair.
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Ponytail knot
Clad your ponytail in a bandana knot that is bound to turn heads. Now, who says ponytails are a bore?
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Necktie
Why limit bandanas to the head? Adorn your neck with a smart-looking necktie to spice up your ensemble.
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Cowgirl style
Do it the cowgirl way with this subtle triangular accent that you can incorporate into any casual outfit.
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On the bag
Sick of your old bag and thinking of getting a new one? Don't bother. Give it a quick revamp by layering on a loosely folded bandana for that extra flash of colour.
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Belt
No belt? No problem. Cinch your pants with a bandana and you're good to go. (Unless your pants are extremely loose.)

The bandana can only be worn as a head accessory. Said no one ever.

If you think the bandana is just another fashion accessory or a passing fad, you are very mistaken. The bandana has been around way longer than any of us have been, with mankind utilising it in a myriad of ways. From conveying the thrill of world affairs to serving as an advertising medium in the media industry for films and comics, the versatility of the bandana will simply blow you away.

It, thus, comes as no surprise that the bandana has even inundated the realm of fashion, with fashion followers riding on the wave of this imperishable trend. Wreathing heads, embellishing bags and adorning ponytails… that’s just the start.

Hidden in the gallery are 10 innovative ways to rock the bandana. You’ll be amazed at the endless possibilities of styling this dynamic cloth. With these tips up your sleeves, you’ll never be complaining of a mundane outfit.

Lim Han

Photos: Getty Images

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