It’s easy to get into a summer dressing rut. It’s too hot, so you’d basically rather wear nothing than something, but obviously, that’s not possible. So, it’s only normal to gravitate toward the same few staples (read: breezy dresses, flowy linen pants, simple tank tops). And, that’s totally okay—outfit repeating is cool, and simple outfits are a blank canvas that can remain, well, blank, or be spiced up to your liking. And if you’re in need of some inspiration for the latter, I have an easy, flattering, one second solution for you. (Sounds like a dream, right?)
The no-brainer style hack I’m talking about? Tying a scarf around your waist. Yes, it’s simple, and yes, it’s a high-impact move that’s going to dress up your simple base pieces in mere seconds. In fact, fashion girls like Alexa Chung, 41, and celebrities like Lola Tung, 22, Kylie Jenner, 27, and Jennifer Lawrence, 34, have all embraced the scarf-around-the-waist trend. But, aside from adding a pop of color (or print!) to your outfit, the hack is also sneakily flattering, as it snatches the waist and covers up any areas of concern (if there are any at all, of course).
So, shop some silk scarves to wear around your waist, below, as well as key pieces with which to style them with, like linen pants, simple summer dress, and a classic jeans-and-tee combo.
5 Silk Scarves to Level-Up Summer Outfits
This is the only outfit combo I’ve been wearing. Linen pants are chic and comfy, because they allow for ample airflow and the material is lightweight. I typically pair them with a fitted cami to keep it simple, but I’m now going to be layering on a scarf around the waist in lieu of a belt.