Dakota Johnson Wore a Knit Bandana in Winter’s Most Elegant Way

If you prefer a quick and easy solution, you’ve come to the right place. Dressing for the winter, especially when temperatures drop below 30°F, can be difficult, even for someone like me who has never lived somewhere with year-round weather. (I’m from Chicago and live in New York; cold weather is basically my middle name.) Your survival instinct calls for wearing plush sweatpants and an oversized hoodie, but for the fashion-minded, that’s not really possible, at least not all the time. You want pieces that provide the same sense of warmth and protection, but still look elegant and put together. That’s where knit bandanas come in. If you need some styling inspiration, Dakota Johnson has it for you on a silver platter.

This week, materialist The actress was spotted walking around Manhattan during the coldest part of the season so far, but did the weather seem to have changed her appearance? Not at all. That’s because, in addition to an olive green wrap coat and jeans, Johnson wore a brown knit bandana pulled over his head like a makeshift hood and tied under his chin. Her simple ensemble, which included The Row Mary Jane ballet flats and Valentino’s new Panthea shoulder bag, was instantly elevated with little effort thanks to the fuzzy accessories. Remember when we mentioned a quick and easy solution? A knitted bandana is just that.

About Dakota Johnson: Valentino Garavani panthea shoulder bag ($3800);The Row leather ballet shoes ($820)

add Incorporating a winter scarf into your outfit isn’t necessarily breaking news, but wearing a blanket scarf can add just as much to your ensemble as marshmallow padding or a voluminous hoodie. It’s warm, but my body temperature doesn’t rise. On the other hand, the knit bandana is do. Whether you choose a neutral option like Johnson’s or something bolder and brighter for a pop of color on a gray day, you can make everything you wear look more intentional and stylized. If you find the latter intriguing, red is your best option. This butter yellow option is C.O.S. is also attractive. To round out the trend, choose from Hersa and Celine’s hand-knit selections, which are thick, warm, and luxurious enough that you won’t want winter to end.

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