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The Guy’s Guide to Wearing a Bandana

Your casual style is missing this subtle accessory
a man sitting outside a cafe in a white t-shirt, orange bandana, dark shorts, and light sneakers

by Megan Collins Updated: May 31, 2025

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The bandana is having a resurgence, and here at SG HQ, we’re hoping more guys jump onboard the trend.

The accessory’s last comeback came at the beginning of Covid, when we were all walking around like cowboys wearing them over our nose and mouth as rudimentary face coverings. In 2025, though, they serve fashion, not function. Thank god.

How to wear a bandana right now

In 2025, adding a bandana to your outfit is for vibes only.

Yes, you can always wear one as a head wrap or headband on outdoor adventures, but, well, Style Girlfriend is not an outdoor adventures blog, so that’s not what any of us are here for.

This also is not the year to wear it around your neck with one pointy end loose like you’re playing Cops and Robbers.

Instead, the style right now is to roll your bandana like you’re making a worm out of Play-Doh and tie it around your neck, centering the knot in the front.

Here’s a helpful primer on how to tie a bandana 👇

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Who looks good in a bandana?

Great news. Every single guy can pull off this look. Just try it! You might be surprised how the small act of tying a simple bandana around your neck elevates the rest of your outfit from a casual getup to something more sophisticated.

It’s also a great option if you’re not a necklace guy but want to add an accessory to your everyday style.

A straightforward, cotton paisley bandana is a great place to start. You could also wear a small neck scarf made from a silkier material.

Don’t worry, it’s not giving 15 pieces of flair, I promise.

If this is your first bandana, I would encourage you to invest in a good one, and not a cheap style you buy on Amazon, which will take too long to break in. We’ve linked some ones we love below. 

Just know that if you go with cotton, you’ll need to soften it up by washing it (probably several times!) and repeatedly rolling it until it keeps its shape.

What to wear with a bandana

As for the kind of outfits you can wear with a scarf around your neck? A great place to start is a simple t-shirt and jeans. You’ll find more inspiration our team found on Instagram below.

Bandana style for men:

With a t-shirt and casual pants

image of a man wearing a casual, warm weather outfit including a white short sleeve shirt, light khaki pants, white sneakers, and a patterned bandana around his neck
image: @out_of_indigo

See how this simple neck scarf adds visual interest to an otherwise neutral outfit? The lesson: don’t overthink it. Tie a bandana or neckerchief on the next time your outfit is missing a little something. It could just be the missing piece.

With a jean jacket

images: @kennth_sylvester

Pair your bandana with a denim jacket and your Adidas Sambas for a city slicker vibe.

RELATED: 5 Ways to Wear Sweatpants with Style

Swap out the Sambas for Birkenstock clogs if you want to soften up the look.

With casual shorts

man seated outside, wearing a white t-shirt, dark shorts, sneakers, baseball cap, and orange scarf around his neck
image: @sebaswl

A neck scarf can work with hybrid shorts, another summer trend, too. In this outfit, the bandana is the star with its bright colors, but you could also go for a statement sneaker and a bandana in navy, grey or tan.

Shop men’s bandana styles for summer

Team SG’s favorite men’s bandana styles, neck scarves, and neckerchiefs for you to wear right now:

Heirloom stripe bandana, $58 | Billy Reid
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blue bandana
Indigo bandana, $65 | Wythe New York
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todd snyder blue men's neckerchief
Blue neckerchief, $118 | Todd Snyder
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close-up of a green bandana tied up in a circle, part of a round up of men's bandana styles
Green bandana, $20 | Abercrombie & Fitch
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urban outfitters red bandana
Geo trim bandana, $10 | Urban Outfitters
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green and white bandana
Printed bandana, $40 | Kapital
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Check out more style resources from SG HQ:

  • These are the 15 Best Swim Trunks Under $100
  • 31 Men’s Outfits to Wear with a Pair of Jeans
  • How to Wear Birkenstock Sandals
  • Affordable Gym Clothes for Working Up a Sweat Without Breaking the Bank

Megan Collins

I started Style Girlfriend to help guys look, feel, and act their best.

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