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We Never Expected To See Dresses Like THIS—But It's A Huge Trend For The New Year!

January 7, 2019 by Jessica Harrington
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It’s been a long time since scarf print dresses were considered a wardrobe staple — about 80 years, to be exact — but the iconic 1930s trend is making a major comeback this year. We saw a few brave street style stars experimenting with the whimsical trend for fall 2018, but we have to admit, were a little reluctant at first to let the dress style into our closets. Now with some of our favorite brands updating the classic piece, we’re dying to get a scarf-print dress in our closets ASAP.

According to The Zoe Report, the original scarf print was introduced by the luxury fashion house Hermès back in 1937. Since then, scarves have taken on a life of their own with more patterns and colorways than you could even imagine. While scarf-print dresses took a backseat for quite a few years, classic scarf-print pieces never truly left us, showing up in our closets in the form of hair wraps and neckties in bold floral prints and various designs.

As we patiently wait for warm weather, we can’t wait to start wearing this timeless dress trend. Whether you sport a scarf-print dress with a pair of heels or dress it down with fashion sneakers, the result will certainly turn a few heads.

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Krefeld scarf print midi dress in vibrant colors.

CAARA Krefeld Scarf Print Midi Dress ($197)

Parisian tall chain scarf print shirt dress style.

Asos Parisian Tall Chain Scarf Print Shirt Dress ($35, dowm from $51)

Floral print velvet shift dress with elegant design.

ELIZA J Floral Print Velvet Shift Dress ($178)

Lily print shift dress showcasing a playful pattern.

ETRO Lily Print Shift Dress ($375, down from $1,250)

Acantha asymmetrical wrap silk dress in luxurious fabric.

JOIE Acantha Asymmetrical Wrap Silk Dress ($398)

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Fashion & Beauty Editorial Assistant

Jessica is a former editorial assistant of SheFinds. She covered fashion, beauty and more. Jessica’s work has also appeared in The Zoe Report, AhaLife, JoyfullyMe, and Her Campus Media.

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Britney Spears at the 4th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards event.
Hillary Clinton at the Broadway opening night of "Suffs."
Kylie Jenner at the Acne Studios photocall during Paris Fashion Week.
Eva Mendes at the Young Hollywood Awards.
Kim Kardashian with son Saint West at a public event.
Jaden Smith at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit.
Nicole Kidman featured at Kering Women in Motion.
Michelle Obama at the 2024 Albies awards.
Melania Trump at a Women's History Month gathering.
Lauren Sanchez at the Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards.
North West with Kim Kardashian at a public event.
Bianca Censori showcasing vibrant pink hair in a portrait.
Julia Roberts attending the Critics' Choice Awards in style.
Sofia Vergara dazzling at the Oscars red carpet.
Gwyneth Paltrow showcasing her stunning look at the Golden Globes.
Glamorous scene from the grand opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Gigi Hadid at Le Grand Diner du Louvre photocall event.