Bandeaus

Bandeaus

                Bandeaus are a unique way to dress up or down an outfit. Bandeaus are like a tube top that just go around the chest, like a sports bra without straps. To dress up an outfit you can wear a shear blouse and a sparkly or lacey bandeau. To dress down an outfit wear a shirt with a lot of holes and put a colorful bandeau under it. To get a very laid back look wear a slouchy oversized tank with a patterned bandeau. You will look super casual, but still somewhat put together.  A trend that I think is really cool, but not many people seem to do, is pair two bandeaus together, a lacy  bigger lacy one on the bottom and a smaller colorful one on top of that one, under a slouchy tank. It looks so cute because it has that very trendy layered look.

                You can also easily make your own bandeau by cutting a piece of fabric into a tube shape to fit around your bust, and then twist the fabric around to make a cross in the middle. You can also take fabric paint and make designs on it to match any shirt you would want it to go with.  You could also add lace or some kind of detailing to the border of the bandeau to make it more feminine, you can add studs as well or sequins. You can be very creative and personalize it in any way. These are also great gifts because if you make it yourself then it won’t cost much at all and you can make it to fit that person’s style.

                Bandeaus can be found in many stores, if you don’t want to hand make one. These stores include; Von maur, American eagle, Abercrombie, and Hollister. Many other stores have them but these are just a few that should have some in stock the next time you go to the mall. (324)

Danni N.