Jennifer Behr

Behold the humble headband.

Im also not talking about crystal encrusted hairpieces or zig-zag styles favored byBella Hadid.

Im talking about the super classic, extremely sophisticated and often overlooked slim headband.

Model wearing black ’90s headband

Jennifer Behr

Ahead, we unpack the ’90s headband trend that’s everywhere this fall.

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The Trend

Headbands tend torise and fall in popularityfrom year to year.

Recently, weve seen the wide, stretchy headband pop up on stars like Camila Cabello and Rosalia.

John Kennedy Jr. with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy who is wearing a black headband

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Her minimal but never boring or basic style still feels so fresh and relevant today.

Bessette Kennedys headbands were typically a plastic tortoiseshell stylenot too thin, not too thick, juuuuust right.

Just pop the headband on and go!

Model wearing a tan headband

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Needsomethingto zshush up your outfit?

If you love Bessette Kennedys chic tortoiseshell style, options abound.

And you cant talk prep without mentioning J.

Model wearing a headband and a blue sweater

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Crew, whose Tortoise Headband comes in both classic tortoise and a fun kelly green.

For a budget-friendly choice, try PacSuns LA Hearts Basic Black Headband.

Or, Jennifer Behr’s leather Cruz Headband puts an edgy spin on the trend.

Jennie from Blackpink wearing a thin headband and white outfit

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Just remember to stick to a basic headband and not a stretchy wraparound style or something super padded.

Chic in an instant.