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Move Over Baseball Hats—This Accessory Trend Makes Basics Look Much More Elegant

By Swedan Margen

Move Over Baseball Hats—This Accessory Trend Makes Basics Look Much More Elegant

I’ll be the first to say it, I love a basic outfit. Plain, simple, and sleek are always top of mind when I’m getting dressed for the day. However, I’m feeling bored with my basic outfits lately and have been ruminating about ways to make them look more elegant. Well, I clocked Rihanna's recent outfit in Beverly Hills, and it instantly clicked: Wear a silk scarf like you would, say, a baseball hat.

It’s established that Rih is one of the most stylish moms in the fashion sphere, and the laid-back outfit she was just photographed wearing in Beverly Hills is proof. She wore a plain white button-down shirt and dark-wash cuffed jeans, croc-print heeled flip flops from Amina Muaddi, and a silk monogrammed scarf by Valentino tied around her head. (Other accessories, such as her sunglasses and ever-cascading layered necklaces, also dressed up her outfit.)

For context, the silk head scarf trend rose to popularity at the tail-end of last summer, with celebrities like Hailey Bieber endorsing it. Another popular silk scarf styling trend this summer has been to wear around the waist, which has been sported plenty of times as of late by celebrities like Lola Tung. Either way, it’s safe to say that the silk scarf trend isn’t going anywhere, and wearing one on your head makes any basic outfit look significantly more elegant.

If you’re looking for ways to dress up your plain outfits, keep scrolling to shop a myriad of stunning silk scarves.

Rihanna wearing a silk scarf, black sunglasses, a white button down, blue jeans, and gold and pearl jewelry

On Rihanna: Valentino Toute La V Silk Scarf ($650) and sunglasses; Amina Muaddi Juliette 45 Thong Sandals ($830)

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