Though I’m dreaming of floaty dresses and tank tops I wore in summers past, my body still exists in a room temperature environment each day. While I’d love to throw utility out the window, comfortable long sleeve button downs, T-shirts and lightweight sweaters remain my go-tos for work days spent at home in front of the computer. I’ve found that tying a silk scarf into a faux mockneck to layer under my button-downs, sweaters, and T-shirts has become a quick way to breath new life into my WFH wardrobe.
It’s easy! Fold the scarf in half like a triangle, then continue to fold over and over again in approximately 3 inch increments until you’re left with one long strip. Next, tie the folded scarf at the nape of your neck, and tuck any excess fabric under the neckline of your top.
The Belt
Madeline Fass, associate market editor
Last summer I started wearing one of my larger vintage silk scarves as a belt over my grandmother’s hand me down black linen blazer to give the look some color and pop. Same goes for this minimal white shirt dress. Although many of us are tending to stick to looser, waist-free pieces during the work from home period, styling a scarf as a belt has given me the option to switch it up, give the dress a new silhouette, and make it feel like new. It’s especially fitting for me as I tend to lean heavily into accessories while keeping my clothing on the minimal side.
Simply fold the scarf in half (in a triangle shape) with the wider side on top and tie in the back of the dress and adjust to your liking!
The Tri-Fold
Naomi Elizee, associate market editor
The Fall 2020 runways proved that wrapping bandanas and scarves around your head—a trend popularized in the ‘90s and early ‘00s by the likes of Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera—is making a comeback. This time, the throwback style has grown up and is being paired with tailored suiting or structured button downs instead of low-rise jeans and slogan tees. I’ve found this style to be the perfect way to jazz up my minimalist summer dresses, too.
Recently, I switched up my hairstyle to long, ombre braids and I love wrapping a scarf around my head as it protects my braids and always adds some flair to whatever outfit I’m wearing.
Achieving this style is simple. Fold the scarf into a triangle shape with the point of the triangle facing the back of your head. Next, place the scarf at your crown and tie the two ends at the back of your head, and you’re done!