One of my favorite trends that’s coming back in major way this season is the choker! We all remember the 90’s with those horrible black stretchy necklaces that were on almost every neck… Thankfully, this season, chokers are a little more sophisticated. Although I love a traditional metal choke, my favorite has to be the bandana choker.
One of my favorite ways to style a rather simple outfit is with a bandana as a choker! I recently bought a couple of Levi’s bandanas, one in red and one in navy bleu, and I’ve been loving mixing them with my outfits. I just roll them diagonally and tie them around my neck, and BAM! A rather dull outfit becomes a little more sassy instantly!
You can use any scarf, not just bandanas. Think of a beautiful multi color scarf with a sundress… How gorgeous would that be? A scarf choker can be dressed up or down depending on its fabric. Think silk or lace for dressed up, cotton or linen for dressed down.
I love tying my hair up when wearing a bandana choker to really make it visible, especially with off the shoulder tops. It’s the center of the outfit and I wanna show it!
They work particularly well with off the shoulder tops. It helps balance the upper part of your body and making it you look less “naked”. But that doesn’t mean you can’t wear them with a tank top, a tee or even a button up blouse! Believe me, they look fab with them all!
To mix things up a bit, you can either tie the bandana choker in front, to the side or even backwards. The front tie will give you more of a sailor vibe, the sides an “à la parisienne” feel and the back the ultimate badass cowgirl look.
Are you a fan of the bandana choker? Or do you prefer a more traditional necklace? Let me know!
Shop the looks:
Levi’s bandanas, Zara off the shoulder top similar, Calvin Klein grey skinny jeans, H&M sandals, H&M grey T similar, Topshop white jeans, Nike Roshe One white, Lulu’s clutch.
XoXo,
Tamara
Love the bandanna chocker look!
xO – Steph
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So do I! Have a great day Steph!
XoXo,
Tamara
Such a chic detail in an outfit! Xx
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Thank you!
XoXo,
Tamara
You look so good! I’m not sure it will translate so well on me though 🙁 bah xx
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I’m sure it will look as good on you too, give it a try!
XoXo,
Tamara
What a clever idea to use a bandanna as a choker! I’ve seen the neck scarf look, but really like how you styled it here!
xoxo,
Bailey
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Thank you Bailey, I’m glad you liked it!
XoXo,
Tamara
I am such a fan of the bandana choker at the moment and love that it has come back in! You pull it off so well!
Amy xx
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Thank you Amy. I’m glad it’s back too, I’m stocking up on all the colors!
XoXo,
Tamara
It looks so festivalish ( I know this word doesn’t exist, but you might know what I mean :)) and I love your style !! xx
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Haha, I know exactly what you mean and you’re totally right! So festivalish!!
XoXo,
Tamara
Haha, I totally get your feelings towards chokers! Lovely pictures❤️
Kisses,
Diana
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Thank you Diana, have a fantastic day!
XoXo,
Tamara
I’ve been seeing a lot more fashionistas wearing bandannas and scarfs around their neck! So chic! I love it 🙂
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The trend is definitely making a comeback!
XoXo,
Tamara
I am so loving the return of this trend! So cute to do it with bandanas!!
-Krisztina
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So do I ! I’m glad you liked the bandana idea!
XoXo,
Tamara
Neck scarfs are cool but using a bandana is so edgy!! I love how stunning you look!! Your body is so hot, those are my body goals for sure!
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Haahahaa! Thank you Meron!!!
XoXo,
Tamara
I have yet to try this trend. you make it look so easy!
Amy Ann
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It is easy and you should definitely give it a try!
XoXo,
Tamara
I haven’t tried this trend yet! I have a short neck and I am self-conscious about trends like this because I feel like they draw attention to my flaws.
The Adored Life
Love this bandana chocker, it matches the look so perfectly!
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Thanks Violette, I’m glad you liked it!
XoXo,
Tamara
Adore the bandana. It is a subtle accessory , that makes an outfit looking chic and stylish. Loved your post!
Vanessa, xo!
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The bandana adds such a fun touch! Super chic!
xx
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Loving the bandanna detail! I’ve been meaning to give this a go. Loving your style girl!
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Loving the bandana detail! I’ve been meaning to give this look a go. Loving your style girl!
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Love the idea of wearing a bandanna as a summer scarf. Looks so chic
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Such a fun look! Love it 🙂
you look amazing ! i love using a bandana as a chocker it looks awesome
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Those bandana chokers are so lovely! I love your style and I love this blog!
I’m obsessed with bandanas, too—and silk scarves! You look fantastic!
Meagan
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Hi Tamara!
Well, I have no idea why I have never been over here to your blog. I’m loving it. Loving your style, everything about whats going on over here:)
I do love bandana chokers, actually. I picked up two over at Madewell recently that I really need to remember to incorporate into my outfits. Thanks for reminding me.
I love this look…so effortlessly chic & just the right amount of sexy. Oh, and you are gorgeous, BTW.
XO,Gina
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I love all these looks! I love that chokers are back too – and the bandana choker is a really pretty variation on the trend. x
Kate Louise Blogs
Amazing look babe!! I’m loving that chokers are back on trend, they’re such a gorg statement piece! Loving how you’ve worn the bandana as a choker, I wouldn’t have thought of styling it like that, very creative! Xx
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I’m a fan of the tie neck scarf. It adds more chic-ness to an outfit! Love it with your all white outfit!
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I love the bandana with the off the shoulder top! Such a chic combo.
Jamie
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Love the bandana choker! I defs need to try this!
xx Genevive
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I have been loving the choker trend in general and have been incorporating neckwear into my outfits. In fact I’m wearing a neck scarf right now! Love these looks!
I love the bandana choker !
Such a good idea instead of the ugly black one.
Love it !
xx,
Margot
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I have been loving the bandana trend! I need to try it! Looks so cute on you!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Love these looks! Don’t you think a bandana adds so much to an outfit? You look beautiful 😉
Love, Lindsey
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Such a cute look!! Love the shirt and the bandana 😉
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I have seen them around a lot lately, and I have to say I like the look of them. Thank you for your tips, I will see if I have a suitable scarf around somewhere.
Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
Love this Bandana Choker look! Soo beautiful dear!
Xoxo,
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Very cool, you look great! And love the grey tee too 🙂
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I’m not the fan of chokers but I love the ones with bandanas 🙂 They look so great when on and do give a nice touch to an outfit! x
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I am happy that the chokers r back and I agree with u that its better to tie your hair up while wearing a neck tie or choker, great style Tamara! U look great. 🙂
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YES, I have been so obsessed with bandanas as chokers – love it on you!
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You look amazing. Gorgeous outfit!
Blonde in Cashmere
I love that trend! Bandanas make such a difference and put even the most boring outfit on a different level. Your outfits are perfect! 🙂
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Love how you use bandana as a choker.
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Bandana really suits you. Love the second outfit!
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I’m a big fan of the bandana resurgence! Great styling, babe!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
I had those stretchy chokers which I wore constantly back in 90s and now when I think about it, I wouldn’t wear it now! I haven’t worn bandana chokers for a long time, I might give it a try to see if I still like it.
Ela BellaWorld
I love this trend! I just bought my first one 🙂
Shauna
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Beautiful post! Kisses!
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Wow this is such a cool look, In love with your style. Gemma x
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I’m loving the choker trends, too! I think it’s pretty cool how you can create so many different vibes from chic and sophisticated to edgy and grundy! I love the looks you’ve created styling your bandanas, you look beautiful as always! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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I love bandanas and how you wear them!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Beautiful photos and gorgeous outfit! Your bandandas look amazing styled as a chocker, what a great idea!
El xxx
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I was in elementary/middle school when black tattoo chokers were trendy! I never owned one, but tbh, I thought they were really cool and wanted one, but I didn’t know where to find them 😛 I still have a soft spot in my heart for them, but I’ve still never owned one haha. Although I probably wouldn’t wear it myself, I love the bandana choker look. (I’m kinda claustrophobic around my neck.) It’s so classic/vintage/retro? 😀 -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
Love the looks! So stylish!
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I love this trend, though I haven’t tried it out personally yet. My favorite pairing is a red bandana with a white off the shoulder top – both are so in right now!
Angelina Is | Bloglovin’
I hated the chokers back then. But that was the black stretch things. Not a fan! But now a day, they look so cool. Especially your styling here. So chic and cool 🙂
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Super cute girl! This is totally a new trend that I haven’t seen before but I love it! You pull it off so well =)
Xox Dana Ivy // http://www.iadorewhatilove.com
What a fun way to wear a banana.
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You can really pull off a bandanna. Great look!
Gorgeous!! Loving this look babe!
Adi xx
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You are gorgeous! I love your chic and laidback styling with this look. That bandana choker is a dope and inventive way to accessorize with what you have!
This is such an original idea and it looks so chic! Loving your outfit also!
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I love the stretchy necklaces from the 90s. They’re so chic but they break easily. You can’t go wrong with a bandana though. :]
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I really like the bandana look around the neck for the summer and I love the white denim. Great style darling.
❤︎
Dakota D.
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SO obsessed with neck ties at the moment – this is perfection!
Ashleigh x
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It looks so cute! Love your photos! =)
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
What a great idea, thanks for the styling tips!
Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Rosanna x
i love use scarfs for chocker effect. I find it stylish and more feminine x
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I am absolutely loving bandanas as chokers right now – I can’t get enough! You look absolutely stunning, I love how you styled both outfits.
xo
Siffat
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Looking super HOT babe. Stay fabulous! Have a wonderful weekend ahead!
much love, Len
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Great style! Have a nice weekend 🙂
Meet My Lovely World
Bandanas are seriously such a great styling piece and I love the sophisticated flair they give an outfit when worn as a neck scarf. This trend looks fabulous on you!
Rae Love from Berlin
Yes! I am loving bandana neck ties at the moment! Love both these looks!
x Emily
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I’m not really one for trends, but this trend – I love!
Looks amazing on you!
Much love,
Mona
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This is so cool! Love that one in front of the purple door.
xoxo Kati
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Love the blue bandana and the way you are wear that grey tee!
Have a lovely weekend 🙂
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xx LL
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Bandana is really special for dress up
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Gorgeous look!
Have a nice week-end!
Gil Zetbase
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You pulled it off perfect! Love the bandana trend so much!
Andreea
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You look so amazing in both looks my dear! I am definitely on board with the bandana scarf trend, but even if I weren’t you would have convinced me by now 🙂
Have a great weekend & kisses from Mykonos!
Stella
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nice post! the photos are so great x
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I’m so in love with pretty chokers but I never really thought to use my bandanna as one up until now!
Definitely trying this out, thank you!
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Love the way u styled the whole choker. A scarf looks like a great idea . You look so effortlessly chic.
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Love bandanas too! They are my favorite! Love the looks!
Great post. x
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Very nice and styling idea! I’d like to develop some outfit with bandana too in the summer period!
I’ll advice it to my customers too!
Very well done and very useful and interesting blog or sure.
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