A Trendy Bandana Scarf Is Spring's Most Versatile Purchase

Bandana print background with a photo of a woman wearing a silk bandana and a gray sweater — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Historically, I'm not the key demographic for spring's viral bandana trend. My experiences with truly western-inspired fashion began and ended three years ago, on a trip to an antler festival in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with my in-laws. And yet, here I am, dreaming about styling one.

Think of the bandana as spring's version of last season's triangle cashmere scarf. Equally as versatile and just as playful as its heavier predecessor, it elevates even the simplest spring outfit. It-girls like Gigi Hadid have incorporated the piece into their early-season looks (hers is from her knitwear label, Guest in Residence, and is increasingly hard to find in stock), but I've been looking at two of my favorite retailers for a similar style: Nordstrom and Zara.

Ahead, I rounded up every chic option worth spending your money on. Some are made from cotton and feature the classic paisley print—two details to look out for if you want to nail down the country-western look—but others come in dainty floral patterns and in silky textures. Keep scrolling for the easiest (and most impactful) purchase you'll make all season.

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Faherty

Star Geo Organic Cotton Bandana

This pick from Faherty comes in several colors, but I love this pale pink option.

Treasure & Bond

Floral Embroidered Bandana

A bold red trim adds freshness to this cool blue bandana.

Petit Moments

Bandana Print Square Scarf

A silky fabric and a classic paisley print? This has it all.

Lost Pattern

"Paisley" Silk Bandana Scarf

Maroon is the perfect all-season color—not too dark for your spring-and-summer hues, but dark enough to go with your winter picks.

Zara

Embroidered Floral Print Bandana Scarf

Navy blue is my ideal spring neutral.

Zara

Beaded Floral Print Silk Bandana

I would wear this with a classic white dress in the summertime.

Zara

100% Viscose Floral Print Bandana Scarf

The floral motif adds romance to this pick.

Zara

Satin Fringed Printed Bandana

Fringe is back in a big way for spring 2026—this piece lets you wear it like a minimalist.

Zara

Paisley Beaded Floral Bandana Scarf

You can never go wrong with a black-and-white option.

Rag & Bone

Floral Western Bandana

Taylor Swift made mint green a major color trend. This accessory makes it easy to style.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Polo Bear Country Store Cotton Bandana Scarf

The famous Ralph Lauren bear has made its way onto this very cool bandana.

Treasure & Bond

Beaded Cotton Bandana

Dark florals add contrast to your summer look.

Maje

60x60 Silk Print Bandana

This pick's mix of prints is so playful.

Zara

Modal Silk Paisley Print Bandana Scarf

I've been gravitating towards brighter colors lately, so this pick caught my eye.

Zara

Paisley Print Viscose Silk Blend Scarf

I love the mix of shades in this scarf.

Echo

Bandana Triangle Scarf

You can never go wrong with a classic red find.

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Julia Marzovilla is the Fashion E-Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she reviews the latest launches from fashion and beauty brands, finds the best on-sale items around the internet, and interviews experts to find the best products in any category to share with her readers. She also creates shopping guides that span every vertical on the site as an expert in everything from the best laptop bags to the best laser hair removal devices.

In her near decade of experience, Julia has both written for several top outlets in the E-Commerce space and worked at major fashion labels. Prior to joining the Marie Claire team, she contributed similar shopping stories to sites such as Bustle, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, and worked as the Trending Fashion and News Writer STYLECASTER. You can find her across the internet at @JuliaMarzovilla. In real life, you can find her creating shopping guides for her friends, cooking or baking in her too-small kitchen, or buying tickets for the next time Harry Styles is in town.

Julia has a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Journalism from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. She lives in New York City, her hometown.