Lele Sadoughi Style Guide
NATURAL BRAIDED ROPE STRAW HAT
Shop the NATURAL BRAIDED ROPE STRAW HATA statement-making straw hat with a teardrop crown and braided gold-and-ivory rope trim — the kind of warm-weather piece that turns a simple sundress into a fully styled look. Wear it for sun-soaked days, vacation lunches, and any moment that calls for effortless polish with a hint of glamour.
10 Ways to Wear It
- Pair the braided straw hat with the Crystal Pave Bow Headband peeking from underneath for a layered, garden-party moment — let the headband's crystal catch light from above while the hat's gold rope ties into the headband's metallic accents.
- Style the hat with oversized square sunglasses and a stack of dainty gold necklaces (no earrings) to let the face stay clean and the hat command attention — proportions favor a smaller face-framing earring or none at all.
- Combine the straw hat with the large Crystal Pave Drop Earrings and a silk scarf tied at the neck of a slip dress — let the earrings do the talking since the hat is already a big move up top.
- Pair with the Knotted Silk Headband worn as a ponytail scarf and small gold huggie earrings for a chic, off-duty tennis-club look — keep the neck bare or layer one fine chain.
- Style the hat tilted slightly forward with a long-sleeve linen blouse, the Statement Gold Cuff, and a chunky gold bangle stacked on the opposite wrist — let the rope trim echo the gold jewelry.
- Pair with the Crystal Pave Rosette Bobby Pin set anchoring a low chignon beneath the hat, plus pearl drop earrings — the rosette peeks from under the brim for a romantic, vintage-inspired finish.
- Combine with the Large Crystal Hoops and a silk scarf tied around the brim as a bandana-style topper — bold earrings balanced by the hat's strong silhouette with no necklace to compete.
- Pair the hat with the Crystal Pave Mini Headband worn at the nape of the neck as a decorative choker alternative and tiny stud earrings — keep all sparkle at the head and let the hat be the centerpiece.
- Style with stacked gold chain necklaces of varying lengths, the small Crystal Pave Stud Earrings, and a wide woven leather belt to anchor the look — dainty earrings keep focus on the layered necklaces.
- Pair with the Floral Appliqué Silk Scarf tied as a wrist wrap or handbag tie, statement drop earrings, and a thin gold headband beneath the hat brim — mix the rope trim with florals for high-spring drama.
Occasions
- Sunday stroll to an art opening in the Hamptons, paired with a crisp white poplin dress
- Rooftop cocktail hour at a members-only club, worn with a coordinating ivory jumpsuit
- Mother-of-the-bride rehearsal lunch in a garden setting, styled over a floral midi
- Brunch with the girls at the Beverly Hills Hotel, paired with oversized sunglasses and a linen set
- Polo match or charity tennis day, worn with a cable knit and wide-leg trousers
How to Style It With Your Hair
Hair DownWear hair in loose, soft waves that fall past the shoulders — the teardrop crown sits high enough to leave most of the hair visible and the braid trim frames the face beautifully.
PonytailPull hair into a low, sleek ponytail at the nape so the teardrop crown remains the focal point and the rope trim sits cleanly against the hairline.
Half-UpTwist the front sections back and secure with a Crystal Pave Rosette Bobby Pin beneath the hat — half-up keeps volume at the crown and shows off the rosette detail.
BunStyle a low, slightly undone chignon at the nape so the hat's teardrop crown reads tall and sculptural — leave a few face-framing pieces loose for softness.
Colors That Pair Well
- ivory
- natural straw
- gold metallic
- camel
- chocolate brown
- cream
- soft white
- warm beige
Matching Lele Sadoughi Pieces
- CRYSTAL DAINTY PAVE BOW EARRINGS
- STONE BLUE KNOTTED SILK HEADBAND
- SAPPHIRE FLORAL LIBERTY PEARL EDGE SQUARE SCARF
- CRYSTAL LOOP-DE-LOOP PAVE BROOCH
- GOLD SOCIALITE STATEMENT EARRINGS
- CRYSTAL LOOP-DE-LOOP PAVE EARRINGS
- CORNFLOWER BLUE LARGE CRYSTAL CLAW CLIP
- CRYSTAL PAVE WATER LILY STUD EARRINGS
- GOLD THE NURSERY ALICE QUEEN OF HEARTS NECKLACE
- PEARL ESTATE DOUBLE DROP EARRINGS
Styling Tips
- Always pair this hat with smaller, dainty earrings — the teardrop crown is a big silhouette moment up top, so let the face stay clean with huggies, studs, or no earrings at all.
- Tilt the hat slightly back on the head to showcase the braided gold-and-ivory rope trim against the hairline and to keep the teardrop crown visible from the front.
- Skip the bold necklace when wearing this hat — the brim already frames the face, so stack dainty gold chains or go without to keep proportions balanced.
- The hat's gold rope trim calls for warm gold jewelry over silver — match the metallic to keep the look intentional and pulled together.
- This is a sun-protection piece first, statement accessory second — let it work hard by skipping other large-scale accessories in the head and neck zone.


