Trousers or jeans and a white t-shirt create one of the most universally loved outfit combinations we have. It’s easy, polished, and timeless. Many would argue it’s also a bit boring, but the remedy for this is cool accessories. There’s one accessory trend, in particular, that’s getting all the attention as of late, and I keep seeing stylish people wear it with white T-shirts—including Alexa Chung.
While out and about in London recently, Chung was photographed wearing a white T-shirt (and trousers) with the trend I’m referring to: an oversize silky scarf wrapped about her waist as a belt. The look is so major that we recently devoted an entire story to the scarf-belt trend, and many of the examples given are women wearing their scarf belts with T-shirts.
Chung opted for a Gucci scarf, which she folded in half and knotted at her waist. As you’ll see, she looked incredibly elegant and cool. I don’t know about you, but I’m convinced to give this look a whirl myself. Keep scrolling to shop the outfit along with a few pretty scarves to help you re-create it.
(Image credit: Neil P. Mockford/Getty Images for Gucci)
On Alexa Chung: Gucci Horsebit 1955 Medium Shoulder Bag (£2650) and Printed Silk Carré Scarf (£450)
Shop Alexa’s Look:
COS
Clean Cut Regular T-Shirt
Gucci
Printed Silk Carré
Khaite
Billy Penny Loafer
Wardrobe.NYC
Wide-Leg Pants
Shop More Scarves for Summer 2025:
Toteme
Monogram Silk Scarf
This is a cult favourite for good reason.
ZARA
Scarf With a Polka-Dot Print
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Graphic Print Square Scarf
This looks way more expensive than its £19 price tag.
Wear around your waist, your handbag or as a top, like above.
YSL
Women’s Cassandre Square Scarf in Silk Charmeuse in Reseda
For the minimalists among us.
Reiss
Nybg Silk Floral-Print Scarf
VALENTINO GARAVANI
Printed Silk-Twill Scarf
Another elegant polka dot style.
COS
Floral-Print Pure Silk Scarf
I’d wear this with all black.
Free People
So Silk Bandana
Free People has so many pretty scarf options at the moment.
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