You know what never gets old is reappropriating a silk scarf, especially these days (meaning during summer) when the options for how to turn it into a top are virtually endless: there’s the tie-at-neck, tie-at-lower-back halter hit, the tie-two-square-scarves-together tank topper, the v-shaped tied tube top — I could go on.
But less practiced renditions such as the cross bra, straight tube and Spanish cascading halter are great, lesser-tried options to consider before the season’s end.
And now that we’ve grown rich in pareo after nearly two seasons of incorporating them into our off-beach looks (over pants! As skirts fastened with belts!), we can throw in a few as replacements for the silk scarf. So here are 6 less practiced ways to recycle the most important content in your carry-on summer suitcase —
Actually, sorry, it’s 7, because the wrap skirt/pareo deserves a visual mention —
Lido cotton voile pareo fastened with a floral brooch (Nue Studio, but may I invite you to enjoy these new cuties from Chan Luu, or this $48 alt from Helsa; something metal is nice for a dose of hardware if you dare); The Row black silk button down (this is the best alt, for something lighter though, can’t say enough good things about this guy from Donni, though), a sandal alt for you here.
A few more silk shirts in various colors here, here, here. Meanwhile the shape of the “skirt” is deliberately rectangular (like this) — make sure to go long (the vertical way) with this one so as to avoid too much material bunching where you’ll pin it
Onwards to the rest, including 3 top-uses and 3 accessory (hair, waist, shoulder strap) uses —
Another good use case for the long pareo (or pool wrap): tie into a crop top. The vibe is this/this. It’s a good way to fashion yourself into a going out look with the contents of your day look. “Top” here is from Soleil Soleil.
Rest of the look: Pucci capris, Row shoes, Savette bag (the best shape I’ve encountered recently — and it fits so much). Thistles sunglasses. Pearl anklet here 🦋 (I love these from Roxanne Assoulin too)
Around your waist
Lido pareo strikes again, this time as a cummerbund between a pair of black silk pants (these from Giuliva Heritage but any pair from these, these to these are fair game); Aflalo top, Dries scarf bag (big, small; or the double entendre), LMC choker and banging bangles
It’s like wearing a towel over your shoulders, but not. Hermes silk scarf (the dimensions are like 35 by 35: cute from Alemais here, viva McQueen here, already fashioned into a top here), with a belt holding it in place, and an open button down for a little extra coverage if you so feel it is necessary. Surf shorts are here! Bag here. Charm bracelet is Jamie Haller!
I took the leather strap off the bag and replaced it with a silk scarf that I rolled into a tube, which you can do with a clutch that has strap loops too — it’s a great way to bring some whimsy to a simple bag or to double down on the weird 🤓 But while we’re here, anyone else feeling super hot on Maria Grazia’s Fendi baguettes? They are each one better than the last
Lack of Color cowboy hat, Hermes silk scarf (the best dimensions are 90 by 90 or bigger for this), Aflalo pants (they are so good, don’t sleep on them!), Savette bag, Mango sandals, Dehanche belt (see also: this)
Here’s how it ties at the back: once at the top and once at the bottom, you’ll also notice the fold over at top. You don’t have to add a belt but I like that it anchors the look. Would have styled the belt around my chest but I liked the tension between the belt and the paper bag waist. In case you were wondering!!!
very much fun...tyvm~!
Love this