If you believe the history of fashion, then almost all hats owe their appearance to the distant past. Moreover, caps, hats, turbans and bonnets were initially used not just as a fashionable touch in creating an ensemble of clothes. Each of these items performed certain functions related to the status and occupation of its owner. The headdress in the form of a small scarf, popular today, is not an exception.
Spanish shepherds used a piece of colorful fabric as protection against dust during the drive of numerous cattle. Now, this headpiece has entered the fashion industry as a spectacular wardrobe item. Only the colorful combination of colors and the sonorous name of “bandana” reminds of the former belonging of this fashion accessory to the harsh everyday life of tanned shepherds (from Spanish “banda” - to tie). But
how to tie a bandana in such a way that this miniature element does not serve as a kind of greeting from the past, but gracefully blends into a modern stylish look?
The usual wayThe bandana of many is associated with a small square cloth, tightly tied on the head and covering the forehead. Meanwhile, this hat, which has become especially popular this summer, can be used in a variety of ways. In most cases, a bandana serves as an alternative to panama, protecting your head from sunlight. Such use of the scarf is limited to the usual way of tying: folding the bandana in a triangle, the free ends are tied over the hanging corner of the scarf. To get a graceful knot, it is necessary to take into account the density of the fabric. If you know how to tie a scarf correctly , then there will be no problems with wearing a bandana. In some cases, it is enough to design one unit. But if the fabric has a sliding structure, then double weaving of the ends of the scarf is inevitable. Therefore, before you tie a bandana on your head, pay attention to the elasticity and other properties of the material.
Strip on the head
The opinion that a bandana is a certain way of wearing a scarf is wrong. In fact, this small patch of fabric of the correct geometric shape can be used in different ways. So, fashion designers suggest this season to use this accessory not only with jeans and shorts. A shawl folded in a wide strip is recommended to be combined with bright summer dresses.
How to tie a bandana on the head in the form of an original rim, showed designers Dolce & Gabbana. Multi-colored shawls, carelessly tied on the head over smoothly combed hair, perfectly complemented the laid-back summer dresses and other bright dresses of the eminent brand at the latest fashion show.
Stylish bandana optionsIf you do not know how to tie a bandana so as not to turn it into an impromptu panama, you can follow the following recommendations from stylists. For example, twist it into a tourniquet and tie it along the forehead line. Moreover, tying the knot sideways or back, you can create a variety of images, ranging from sports to sensual-romantic. Another original solution to wearing a bandana on your head is to use it instead of a hair band. Having tied the base of the ponytail with it, you can emphasize the style of clothing, dilute the ensemble with a fresh color scheme. But if you don’t want to wear this accessory on your head, but you don’t want to refuse it, then there’s nothing left to do but to tie a bandana around your neck. Having picked up a suitable color and an unobtrusive abstract pattern, you can harmoniously fit our neck scarf into a completely respectable business ensemble. In order to emphasize a free and laid-back style, it is enough to tie a bag handle or a jeans belt around it. The bandana tied to the wrist looks spectacular and stylish. As you can see, there are many options. It remains only to master the simple skills of wearing this stylish accessory or, perhaps, come up with your own extraordinary ways.