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Lele Sadoughi Style Guide
JET BESSETTE SUN RAFFIA HEADBAND
Inspired by Carolyn Bessette's minimalist cool, the Jet Bessette Sun Raffia Headband is a sleek jet-black band hand-embellished with 14K gold-plated sun charms. Polished, low-profile, and unmistakably modern, it adds a quiet golden wink to everything from a crisp white tee to an evening slip.
10 Ways to Wear It
- Layer it over a sleek low bun, then frame the face with oversized square tortoiseshell sunglasses and stack a single thin gold cuff at the wrist for a clean, '90s-inspired daytime look.
- Pair the headband with a chunky gold link necklace, a tucked-in white button-down, straight-leg jeans, and tiny gold huggie earrings so the sun charms get all the attention.
- Wear it pushed back over loose, glossy waves with a delicate pendant necklace and a silk scarf tied at the neck for a polished, off-duty model moment.
- Style it with a black slip dress, sculptural gold drop earrings, strappy flat sandals, and a woven clutch for an effortless dinner-date look.
- Layer it over a high ponytail, add a men's-style watch, a thin gold chain necklace, and a cropped blazer for a modern, menswear-inspired office outfit.
- Pair the headband with a chunky resin bangle in tortoiseshell, a white ribbed tank, high-waisted olive trousers, and gold mini studs for an elevated errand-running uniform.
- Wear it with a soft mohair sweater, pearl drop earrings, layered thin gold necklaces, and straight denim for a romantic lunch look that nods to Carolyn Bessette's pared-back glamour.
- Style it with a tweed jacket, a silk pocket square, a single statement gold ring, and small pearl studs for a refined gallery-opening outfit.
- Pair it with a column maxi dress, oversized gold hoop earrings, an embellished clutch, and stacked gold bangles for a dressed-up evening look without competing with the headband.
- Layer it over a slicked-back bun, add a chunky gold chain necklace, a leather jacket, vintage denim, and tiny diamond studs so the gold sun charms catch the light at every angle.
Occasions
- Sunday stroll to a contemporary art exhibit in a striped shirt and wide-leg trousers
- Brunch with the girls at a sunlit café wearing a white poplin mini and flats
- Rooftop cocktail hour in a sleek black slip and strappy heels
- Creative-office workday tucked into a blazer and tailored denim
- Hamptons dinner party in a linen midi, raffia clutch, and gold jewelry
How to Style It With Your Hair
Hair DownGlossy, center-parted lengths with the band pushed 2 inches back from the hairline to let the gold suns frame the face.
PonytailA sleek, mid-height ponytail with a face-framing tendril on each side; the headband sits snug against the head for a clean, modern line.
Half-UpA polished half-up with softly pulled sides; the headband rests just behind the hairline so the sun charms sit front and center.
BunA low, slicked-back ballerina bun with no flyaways; the headband becomes the hero against the smooth hair canvas.
Colors That Pair Well
- Crisp white
- Jet black
- Camel
- Olive green
- Chocolate brown
- Soft butter yellow
- Bone
- Deep navy
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Styling Tips
- Keep earrings small or sculptural-but-simple so the gold sun charms remain the focal point of the look.
- Pair with a single hero gold necklace (chunky link or delicate pendant), never both a statement necklace and statement earrings at once.
- For a true Carolyn Bessette finish, wear hair sleek and low — a slicked bun or tucked bob lets the raffia band and 14K gold suns read most clearly.
- The 1" comfort-fit band is made to sit flat against the head; avoid pairing with voluminous hats so the silhouette stays clean.
- Spot-clean only and store in the custom striped pouch to protect the hand-applied gold sun embellishments for seasons to come.