headband
noun
head·band
ˈhed-ˌband 
1
: a band worn on or around the head
2
: a narrow strip of cloth sewn or glued by hand to a book at the extreme ends of the spine
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Rather than a kitschy feather headpiece, consider a dramatic headband or oversized bow barrette.
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Emma Anderson, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
Sutton matches her older sister Ellie, 2, in a plaid onesie, and wears red velvet slippers and a headband with a red bow.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Minimalist jewelry, like dainty necklaces and understated rings, goes well with bolder short dresses; dial things up with statement earrings or puffy headbands.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
Kardashian's coquettish bow headband was a surprisingly traditional and festive look for the All's Fair star, who generally prefers a sleeker hairstyle or long, loose waves versus sweet or cheeky accessories.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
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Emma Anderson, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
Sutton matches her older sister Ellie, 2, in a plaid onesie, and wears red velvet slippers and a headband with a red bow.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Minimalist jewelry, like dainty necklaces and understated rings, goes well with bolder short dresses; dial things up with statement earrings or puffy headbands.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
Kardashian's coquettish bow headband was a surprisingly traditional and festive look for the All's Fair star, who generally prefers a sleeker hairstyle or long, loose waves versus sweet or cheeky accessories.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
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