Eight nights, a Shabbos in the middle, a party or two, and more latkes than anyone planned. Chanukah is busy and full of light, and you want to look like yourself through all of it without spending extra time in front of the mirror.
Here are easy Chanukah outfit ideas built around the one piece that pulls your look together: your headscarf. Because beautiful shouldn't be complicated, especially in December.
Start with the colors of the season
Blue, white and gold are the colors most of us picture for Chanukah, and they're easy to wear. You don't need a themed outfit. One piece in those tones is enough to make your look feel like the holiday.
Our Midnight Muse headscarf is a navy and cream abstract floral that goes with a navy dress, a cream sweater or a simple black outfit. It comes pre-tied, open back pre-tied or square, so you can pick the style that fits your night.
Menorah lighting at home
Lighting at home usually means a comfortable outfit, a few minutes between dinner and bedtime, and someone asking for one more doughnut. A pre-tied headscarf is made for nights like this. It looks tied, slips on in seconds, and has a hidden velvet grip and adjustable strap, so it stays in place while you're helping little hands with the candles and taking pictures by the window.
Pair it with a soft sweater dress, or a knit top and a long skirt, and you're ready.
Chanukah parties and family gatherings
Heading to a family party, a shul event or a friend's Chanukah get-together? Reach for an open back pre-tied headscarf. It has everything you love about a pre-tied style, plus an extended back piece for a dressier look, perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Wear it with a solid dress so the print stands out, or with a velvet top and a flowy skirt. Our open back pre-tied tichels come in prints like Butterfly Lace, Ribbon Romance and Ocean Veil.
Shabbos Chanukah
This year the first candle is lit on Friday, December 4, so the first night of Chanukah is also Shabbos. That means one outfit has to carry you from a busy Friday afternoon to the Shabbos table and a house full of guests. An open back or pre-tied headscarf in a deeper print, like Midnight Muse or Bohemian Nights, feels dressy and stays comfortable from Friday night to Shabbos lunch.
Cold nights outside
A menorah lighting in the park, a walk to a neighbor, or standing outside for photos: December nights get cold. Our knit beanies are one size fits all and fit comfortably over your hair or wig, so you can pull one on and head out the door. To keep yours soft, hand wash it and lay it flat to dry.
For the busiest nights: a pre-tied bandana
Some nights are all about getting everyone fed, gifts wrapped and candles lit. A pre-tied bandana is the quickest option there is. It's made with elastic for a snug, comfortable fit, and there's no tying needed. The Monaco Tassel bandana, navy with a gold chain and tassel print, brings in the blue and gold of the season with no extra work.
How to choose your Chanukah look
- Need the quickest option? A pre-tied bandana.
- Want everyday comfort that still looks put together? A pre-tied headscarf.
- Dressing up for a party or Shabbos Chanukah? An open back pre-tied headscarf.
- Love tying it your own way? A square headscarf.
- Heading out into the cold? A knit beanie.
Your look for all eight nights
Chanukah is about light, family and being together. Your outfit should help you enjoy it, not slow you down. Find the headscarf that feels like you this holiday, and maybe pick one to gift while you're at it.