How to Tie a French Bandana Knot

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Seven Ways One Bandana Can Transform Your Outfit

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Cowboys, pirates, Indians—the classic paisley bandana can have a bit of an unstylish rep. But fashionistas have been bringing the lowly bandana to the streets, making appearances on style blogs and countless celebs and models.

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Wondering how to get the look yourself? You can channel Rihanna and Rita Ora with the Fifties Knot look. Or take a page out of a Ralph Lauren lookbook with styles such as the Classic and the Cowboy. Dreaming of a European romance? Try the French Tie.

You might have a bandana stuffed in your closet from a Rosie the Riveter Halloween costume a few years back. If not, they aren't hard to find. Asos, J.Crew, Urban Outfitters, and more all carry them. (Even John Mayer has his own line of bandanas. C'mon, you know you loved his long-hair-big-hat Montana vibes.) You can even score one for less than five dollars.

Here are some easy looks to try with your soon-to-be favorite new accessory.

The Fifties Knot

Part barrel roll, part headband—this look is a perfect vintage throwback to the 1950s.

How to Create the Fifties Knot:

1. Fold the bandana diagonally to increase the length; it should look like a triangle.
2. From the center of the bandana, begin folding. Keep going until it's a strip about three to four inches wide.
3. Make sure your hair is in a middle part.
4. Place the bandana on the back of your head, and tie it in the front.
5. Pull the two front sections of your hair on each side of your part.
6. Take these two sections of hair, and pull them up and over the sides of the bandana, tucking them in.
7. Secure the hair that has been tucked in by straightening the strands out from underneath the bandana.

The French Tie

The trendiest of all the bandana looks, this French Tie has an air of casual elegance that can spice up any old outfit. Très chic, non?

 How to Create the French Tie:

1. Fold the bandana diagonally to increase the length; it should look like a triangle.
2. From the center of the bandana, begin folding. Keep going until it's a strip about three to four inches wide.
3. Tie at the back of the neck (or to the side, if you like).

The Headband

The ponytail gets a classic twist (literally) with this simple headband look.

How to Create the Headband:

1. Put your hair in a low ponytail.
2. Part the base of the ponytail, and tuck the ponytail in, pulling it through to create the twist—see here.
3. Fold the bandana diagonally to increase the length; it should look like a triangle.
   
4. From the center of the bandana, begin folding. Keep going until it's a strip about three to four inches wide.
5. Place the center of the bandana on the front of your head, and tie it in the back by the base of your ponytail.
6. Tuck the end pieces into the folds of fabric.

The Cowboy

The wild, wild West is making a fashionable comeback. This John Wayne–worthy look is great for when you're feeling particularly patriotic (or for when you're hanging out with your hipster friends).

How to Create the Cowboy:

1. Fold the bandana diagonally to increase the length; it should look like a triangle.
2. Place the triangle on the front of your chest.
3. Tie at the back of the neck.

The Wrist Piece

Need some new arm candy? Borrow this style from the rockers, and make it your own.

How to Create the Wrist Piece:

1. Fold the bandana diagonally to increase the length; it should look like a triangle.
   
2. From the center of the bandana, begin folding. Keep going until it's a strip about three to four inches wide.
3. Wrap around your wrist a few times.
4. Enlist your roommate or friend to tie it behind the wrist and tuck the ends into the folds of fabric.

The Classic

Tried-and-true, this bandana classic is a supercute go-to for dressing up a plain outfit.

How to Create the Classic:

1. Fold the bandana diagonally to increase the length; it should look like a triangle.
2. Wrap around your neck like a cape.
3.  Tie at the front of the neck.

The Wrap Bun

Update the classic ballerina bun with this modern variation of the scrunchie.

How to Create the Wrap Bun:

1. Fold the bandana diagonally to increase the length; it should look like a triangle.
   
2. From the center of the bandana, begin folding. Keep going until it's a strip about three to four inches wide.
3. Wrap around your bun until the ends are about two to three inches.
4. Tie the ends at the base of the bun in the back.

All these looks are great ways to spice up a simple outfit. You can also substitute the bandana for a colorful printed scarf. Whether you're masking a not-s0-great hair day, trading out a necklace for some new neck attire, or just looking for a change, a bandana is the way to go.

How to Tie a French Bandana Knot

Source: https://verilymag.com/2015/08/how-to-style-a-bandana-summer-trends-outfit-inspiration

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