Madewell Medium Silk Bandana

A silk scarf is one of my favorite ways to make an outfit look more styled without actually adding more clothes. This one from Madewell has that classic bandana feel, but the silk makes it feel elevated enough to wear well beyond the traditional neck-scarf look.

Tie it loosely around your neck with a button-down, add it to the handle of a suede bag, wear it in your hair, or use it to bring a little pattern into a simple sweater-and-denim combination. It's a small purchase that gives you a surprising number of styling options.

Why I Love It

• 100% silk gives the classic bandana an elevated feel
• An easy way to add pattern to fall neutrals
• Wear it around your neck, in your hair or tied to a handbag
• Makes basic denim and a tee feel instantly more intentional
• Easy, affordable way to try the scarf trend
• Works now and transitions beautifully into fall

Dear Lucy Edit

If you're wondering whether we're really wearing scarves again—the answer is yes. And you don't need to make it complicated. I'd start with jeans, a white button-down and this loosely tied at the neck. It's one of those tiny styling tricks that makes an outfit look completely different without buying an entirely new wardrobe.

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