It seems like everyone is on a big bow kick – from accessories to jewelry to clothing, bows are everywhere! Today we’re talking about how to style bows without looking like a little kid.
TODAY’S TRENDY TIP IS HOW TO STYLE BOWS
One of 2024’s biggest trends is BOWS. Hair bows, bows on shirts, bows on shoes, bows on jackets…bows everywhere!
I’m so excited about this bow trend. They’re so feminine and add a fun visual element to any outfit, but it can be easy to feel like a little girl. There are lots of new trends floating around all the time, and it’s hard to figure out how to incorporate them into your style without losing your style AND looking juvenile or overly trendy. So I want to show you a few outfits with bow pieces and how I styled them!
Bow Sweater Outfit
These sweaters with bows instead of buttons are all over the place right now and are a fun twist on the buttoned up cardigan that have been all over the place the last few years.
DILLARD’S BLACK SWEATER WITH BOW BUTTONS (wearing size S) | SIMILAR WIDE LEG JEANS | MADEWELL EMBELLISHED BALLET FLATS (almost sold out, similar HERE)
Bow Earrings outfit
If you want to keep it super simple and not overly feminine, add a pair of bow earrings. Mine are large and make a statement, but you could do tiny ones!
SIMILAR BOW EARRINGS | SIMILAR GREY MOCK NECK SWEATER (similar budget find HERE) | SIMILAR WIDE LEG JEANS
White Blouse with Bow Outfit
A necktie blouse is a great way to add the bow trend if you’re looking for a very classic outfit. These kinds of shirts have been around for decades, and feel very classy. They’d be a particularly good bow outfit option for an older woman, if you think hair bows feel too little girl-ish).
BLOUSE WITH NECK BOW TIE | ANTHRO CORDUROY COLETTE CROPPED PANTS | SIMILAR TAN ANKLE BOOTS | SIMILAR THREE HOOP EARRINGS
Black Hair Bow Outfit
Hair bows are SO trendy right now. I’m seeing everyone wear them, of all ages. Just pull your hair back in a half pony or full pony, or a bun, and add a bow. The slimmer width ribbons are definitely more trendy than the huge thick bows right now.
SIMILAR BLACK HAIR BOW | SIMILAR RED SWEATER
Bow Coat Outfit
This is a fun twist on a classic — a classic black coat with bow embellishments! You could wear it over jeans or a dress or whatever you’d like to make a statement!
DILLARD’S COAT WITH BOW BUTTONS | SIMILAR BLACK COATED JEANS | SEZANE BLOCK HEELS (similar budget find HERE)
Houndstooth Coat Outfit
This was one of my Christmas outfits, but still totally appropriate into the new year. A simple red bow in the hair adds a pretty feminine element to a sweater and coat outfit.
OLD NAVY HOUNDSTOOTH COAT (almost sold out, another option HERE) | SIMILAR RED SWEATER | SIMILAR COATED BLACK JEANS | ANTHROPOLOGIE HAIR BOWS | SIMILAR EMBELLISHED SHOES
Bow Shoes Outfit
Bow shoes are a great option with a dress or dress pants. If you want to try this trend, but not permanently, try a pair of bow shoe clips!
SIMILAR VELVET DRESS | VELVET BOW SHOES (the brown is sold out, other colors available) | SIMILAR THICK GOLD HOOPS
Here are some other old bow outfits of mine, to give you a little more inspiration!
I hope this is helpful and gives you some fun, age appropriate ideas for wearing bows this season!
