I was initially skeptical about wearing a scarf as a bandeau top — I’ve always admired the easy breezy look on others, but could just imagine it slipping down at any moment and exposing my chest. But I decided to put it to the test, risking it all with no-show nipple covers and nothing more. As one option, I folded a 25-by-25-inch scarf (most of mine come from Miami brand Sigal) from corner to corner to make a triangle. Then I pressed the folded edge across my upper chest and pulled the points behind my back to tie them into a double knot, for extra security, of course. Truthfully, I was shocked at how easy it was to tie, how well it snugly stayed in place all night (bonus tip: use fashion tape to ensure no slipping), and how flattering it looked. This has since become a go-to look on summer nights, especially when I don’t know how casual or fancy to dress. 

After seeing tons of videos of creators DIY-ing their square scarves into halter tops, I (again, skeptically) tested the look. The most popular option is to tie the scarf through a choker necklace. Despite my fear that this would pull on my puka shell necklace and shatter it (again resulting in a flashing situation), this is my new favourite hack! After folding the scarf into a triangle, I tied the points around my necklace, tucking the extra fabric underneath, then taking the other points to tie behind my back. It stayed in tact throughout a night out, plus I kept getting compliments on my “top,” before I shared the big secret. If you want an alternative halter option, you can also slip two points through a chunky ring, which will sit at the front bottom of your neck, before tying the points behind your neck.