Lele Sadoughi Style Guide

CHI OMEGA KNOTTED HEADBAND

The Chi Omega Knotted Headband in scarlet red with gold embroidery and 14K gold-plated bead charms is a spirited, conversation-starting piece designed for the woman who wears her allegiance with polish. The deep cardinal hue and warm gold accents read as a complete jewelry moment on their own, so the rest of the look should be edited, balanced, and intentionally proportioned. Style it for game day, sorority events, alumnae weekends, or anytime you want a touch of collegiate glamour with grown-up sophistication.

10 Ways to Wear It

1. Pair the knotted headband with oversized square-frame sunglasses, a crisp white poplin blouse tucked into high-rise tailored trousers, and chunky gold loafers for a polished game-day-ready look
2. Wear it with a creamy cashmere turtleneck, gold huggie hoops, and a delicate layered set of dainty gold chains to let the gold bead charms of the headband echo the neckline without competing
3. Style it with a navy blazer, gold button earrings, a silk neck scarf tied neatly at the throat, and tailored shorts for a chic alumnae luncheon ensemble
4. Combine it with a red silk blouse, small diamond stud earrings, a thin gold belt, and wide-leg cream trousers so the headband becomes the focal point of an elevated monochromatic moment
5. Pair the headband with a chunky gold collar necklace, a simple black slip dress, and sleek gold mules to let one bold jewelry piece take center stage while the headbands gold beads harmonize with the collar
6. Wear it with a cream cable-knit sweater, pearl drop earrings, and high-waisted vintage denim for a Sunday brunch look that reads collegiate and current
7. Style it with a tailored camel coat, small gold dome studs, a structured leather handbag, and pointed-toe boots for a polished fall street style moment
8. Pair it with a white eyelet midi dress, delicate layered gold pendant necklaces, and flat gold sandals to keep the focus soft, feminine, and event-ready
9. Wear it with a black turtleneck, oversized gold hoop earrings, wide-leg trousers, and a red lip for a sophisticated city look where the headbands red picks up the lipstick
10. Combine it with a tweed jacket with gold buttons, small pearl studs, a pleated skirt, and ballet flats for a modern take on ladylike dressing that feels straight off the Paris runways

Occasions

• Chi Omega alumnae weekend brunch
• Game day tailgate with chapter sisters
• Sorority formal or sisterhood night
• Sunday stroll through a college town or art gallery opening
• Dinner date at a candlelit wine bar

How to Style It With Your Hair

Colors That Pair Well

• Cardinal red
• Gold
• Ivory
• Navy
• Camel
• Black
• Cream
• Blush pink

Matching Lele Sadoughi Pieces

• LAPIS MARLENE CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED HEADBAND
• GOLD ZAHA DROP EARRINGS
• IVORY COLLECTOR BAROQUE PEARL STUD EARRINGS
• GOLD FILIGREE DISK BUTTON EARRINGS

Styling Tips

• Balance the headbands bold visual weight by keeping earrings dainty or skip earrings entirely and lean on a great red lip
• Echo the gold bead charms in your other accessories such as belt buckles, jewelry, or shoe hardware to create a cohesive metallic moment
• When wearing red on the head, swap to neutral or tonal clothing so the scarlet reads intentional rather than overwhelming
• Spot clean only and store the headband flat in its custom pouch to protect the embroidered Greek letters and gold-plated charms from bending
• Push the headband back about one inch from your hairline to keep the silhouette modern rather than costume-y