Best Hair Ties for Fall

In September 2017, Harper's Bazaar reported scrunchies on models at Mansur Gavriel's New York Fashion Week show, worn in low, loose ponytails. I like that image because it treats the scrunchie as part of the outfit, not a trick to hide the hair.

In fall clothes, hair ties give an outfit a small point of texture or color without asking for much else. I like them with turtleneck knits and wool coats, where a low ponytail keeps the line simple, or with a leather jacket when a bun feels right.

My practical test is to tie your usual ponytail, then loosen it slightly and check how the tie sits with your collar. If it feels secure and the outfit still looks easy, you have the right combination.

I think hair ties are a small way to make a fall ponytail feel considered, and I like how this grid moves between shapes. Burberry's Checked silk scrunchie is Forest green; slip's Pouch & Skinny Scrunchies Set Of 6 is high tide; Jennifer Behr's Mona silver-tone hair tie is Silver. I would keep the ponytail low and loose, then add a turtleneck knit or wool coat. The skinny ties give you an option for a quieter finish, while the scrunchie has more presence. Pick one, not all three, and let the rest of the outfit settle around it.

For fall, hair ties can add a small detail at the back of the head, which is enough when the rest of the outfit already has a point of view. Burberry's Embellished checked silk scrunchie is Sand; Lele Sadoughi's Eyelet Trim Linen Square Scrunchie is ivory; Lié Studio's The Thea silver-plated hair tie is Silver. I would wear one with a simple low ponytail and let a wool coat or thick knit do the talking. The two scrunchies and the silver-plated tie give you different ways to finish the same easy shape. No need to turn the hair into a project.

For hair ties, this grid is about switching the mood without changing the hairstyle. slip's Midi & Large Scrunchie Set Of 3 is black; Marie Marie Amsterdam's Scrunchie is mienie; Jennifer Behr's Winona resin-embellished hair tie is Turquoise. I would keep a low ponytail clean and let one of those details carry the color. A dark knit makes the black option feel quiet, while Turquoise gives a leather jacket a little contrast. The mienie scrunchie has its own name, so I would leave it at that and let the rest of the outfit stay straightforward.

bala's Mat Scrunchie is blush, slip's Skinny Scrunchies 4 Pack In Silver is silver, and 8 Other Reasons' Hair Tie is gold. I like this group for the days when a low bun or short ponytail needs just one finishing detail. Let the blush sit with a soft knit, or try the silver or gold with a leather jacket and a dark fall coat. Hair ties work best for me when I choose them before getting dressed, then let that small color cue guide the rest. What I would skip is wearing several ties together. The rule here is simple: one tie, one clear note, and no extra fuss.

SILKE London's Hair Scrunchies are classic mix; Zimmermann's Printed Silk Tie Scrunchie is spliced paisley; Casa Clara's Murray Hair Tie is silver. I would choose whichever one makes sense with the clothes already on the chair, then gather the hair into a low ponytail or an easy bun. A wool coat and a turtleneck knit leave plenty of room for a patterned scrunchie, while a leather jacket makes the silver option feel pared back. Hair ties are useful precisely because the hairstyle can stay familiar. A small adjustment is plenty for a busy fall morning.

My rule of thumb is to choose the tie after deciding how you want to wear your hair. A low, loose ponytail can sit neatly with a turtleneck knit, while a bun works with a leather jacket or wool coat. Keep the tie comfortable, use one detail at a time, and let the clothes do the rest.