American bandannas are a very fashionable accessory that suits to cowboys & cowgirls, rockers & rockabillies, skaters, metalheads and punks, between many others. You can wear a classic bandanna in many ways, even if they look small, adding an original touch to your look. The same bandanna could represent a completely different aesthetic: for example, a rodeo bull rider and a biker with a red bandanna. It is also ‘unthinkable’ to imagine a western boy or girl without a bandanna, although besides classic western fashion, to this day you will also find it in the most exclusive and chic outfits.
This means genuine cowboy bandannas, like the ones available at Corbeto’s, will easily fit in almost all your daily looks. Also it can be shown and attached in so many different and original ways, as they are made in an infinite variety of colors and printings and are an affordable purchase that will absolutely enhance your outfit.
Years algo, bandannas were considered a niche product just related to country style fashion, but it’s not the case anymore, as some ‘haute couture’ designers have successfully included this accessory in their newest collections. Today we’re going to tell you the best ideas & tips to wear bandannas for men and women.
Bandanna around the neck: a classic
Wearing a bandanna around your neck is a classic move, but even then you can innovate and find new ways to add it in your looks. First step is folding once your cowboy bandanna in a triangle shape, much better if you do this in a flat surface to remove all wrinkles. With this you will start enlarging the bandanna’s contour by creating a long stripe in the base, by folding up again to the triangle point between 2,5 and 5 cms. each time until getting something like a narrow rectangle.
Once it’s ready, you can lace the bandanna to a side, knotted at the front or behind your neck, to give you a few examples. If instead of this you want to wear the bandanna like a scarf, just lace up without knotting.
If knotting in general is annoying to you or just dull, you have another way to show your neck bandanna, by using a metallic scarf slide, also available at Corbeto’s Boots. These western style scarf slides, engraved with flower filigrees, are the evolution of handmade clasps to attach and adjust bandannas as a mask while riding or at work. As time went by, those embellishers became into valued fine jewelry inside cowboy lifestyle. They’re also a great alternative option to western bolo ties, and can be easily tied in all kind of different fabric made scarves, foulards and bandannas
Bandannas wrapping your wrist: a nonchalant touch
A bandanna can look also like a bracelet, giving you a fancy look. To make your own bracelet bandanna, extend it in a flat surface, flattening out all wrinkles as much as possible. Then, with a point looking at you, start folding up in thin stripes until having a narrow rectangle shape. After this, hold your wrist over a folded bandanna’s end, make it twist to the other side and finally, helping you with the other hand, make a small tied lace.
Ankle bandannas: a summer must
During summertime you probably will wear carrot jeans or shorts, and in these cases a nice bandanna laced in your ankle while wearing some white sneakers or sandals will give you an astonishing look. Following the previous steps with wrist bandannas will work as well.
Use your head: you won’t run out of ideas!
Are you looking maybe for an inspiring pirate style look that will also protect you from sunbeams? Fold diagonally your bandanna, making a triangle shape. Later, grab both ends while wrapping your head, lace it on the back and be ready to go outside. Also you can make your own hair tie with a bandanna, being very helpful with long-haired people that wears buns or ponytails. Also wearing bandannas as a headband or even a turban is a cool idea to get a satisfying boho / modern hippie look.
Decorating your purse
No matter the size or style, your bag can look special and have its own personality having a tied bandanna in one of the handles, looking so good in crossbody purse, handbags, satchels… It’s so easy to find your own identity with so little effort. With tote bags and other handmade bags, lining it with bandannas will be an excellent idea, making only edges visible.
All bandanna’s colors and designs
Albeit the most characteristic and classic design in for American bandanas is the Paisley print, whose origin came from Kashmir rugs in India, there is also space for other both interesting and surprising styles. Some examples of this could be bandanas with a cowboy silhouette riding a wild horse, printed longhorn western bandannas, all kind of bandannas with the USA flag, Native American mosaic bandannas or military camouflage bandannas.
About colours, we have white, black, red, navy blue, light blue, denim, turquoise blue, green, orange, brown, violet, dark grey and sand beige bandannas. Almost all these bandannas have both sides printed and the overlook edge trimming that only can be found in all authentic bandannas made in the United States, as the ones available at Corbeto’s Boots at the best price.
Bandannas easily match with everything, but you should play with other colours on your outfit to make it highlight or not. As an example, it seems obvious wearing a bandanna in the same shade or tone than your hair or shirt will create a gentle look.
On the other hand, if your bandanna looks flashy or has a bright colour, maybe it’s a good idea to wear simple or plain clothes, or if these are mixed, find a primary colour to match with your other garments. And our very last pro tip today, after suggesting you to check out our full bandanna catalog at Corbeto’s Boots online store: don’t take just one and discover to use and combine them with different looks, they’re so wearable that will become a basic feature in your outfits.
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