Granny chic: How to wear this summer’s Royal-inspired scarf trend

Hair scarves have been a versatile summer accessory for decades. And no one wears one better than Her Majesty The Queen. 

The fashion set agrees, and vintage-inspired silk head scarves tied under the chin appeared on many of the major catwalks in 2018 and again in 2019. 

Versace, Gucci, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney and Richard Quinn, whose show the Queen herself attended in February 2018, have all championed the trend. 

Unsure of how to wear the accessory? Grab a pair of sunnies and throw on one of these tried and tested looks…

Pair With All-White Denim 

Schooling us on how to wear the retro accessory in 2019, Kendall Jenner effortlessly pulled off the look during Milan Fashion Week as she left the Versace show in an all-white denim outfit and bright contrasting scarf. 

Exuding Hollywood glamour with a streetwear edge, if you want to put a cool girl stamp on the trend this season, this is the way to do it. 

Get The Look: Bright monogram scarf by ASOS, £7.50 | Shop it here

All Floral Everything 

If you’re brave enough, fully embrace those granny vibes and pair a trusty summer floral dress with a matching scarf.

It’s easy, effective and, as influencer Doina Ciobanu proved at New York Fashion Week, fuddy-duddy it ain’t. 

Get The Look: Cameo rose scarf by Liu Jo, £47 | Shop it here

Prairie Style 

Not all silk scarves have to make a statement. Influencer Anna Rosa Vitiello put a minimal spin on the trend at Milan Fashion Week by pairing a prairie-style crop top with a simple slate grey scarf loosely knotted under her chin. Très chic, non?

Get The Look: Frayed edge scarf by Mango, £12.00 | Shop it here

Matchy-Matchy

To really commit to the trend, take note from blogger Xenia Adonts, who wore the same Versace print from scarf to skirt.  

It’s dedication, but sure to be a head-turning look.

Get The Look: Printed silk-twill scarf by Versace, £330 | Shop it here