Trend Alert: The Tie Neck Shirt (or Dress!)

[REDValentino Tie-neck Ruffled Velvet Top, $338, MatchesFashion.com]

[Talbots Tie-Neck Merino Popover in whisper pink, $89.50 Talbots.com]

[English Factory Shirdress via Shopbop, $89]

[Ted Baker London Pleated Frill Tie Neck Shirt, $229, Nordstrom.com]

[Forever 21 Tie-Neck Ruffled Bird Print Top, $17.80, Forever21.com]

[One of the greatest things about the tie neck trend is that it can easily be DIY'ed! Just grab your favorite blouse and a velvet ribbon. Banana Republic Dillon-Fit Oxford Pocket Shirt, $68; Boohoo Misha Velvet Tie Choker, $3]

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As far as trends go, this may be one of the easiest around: take a classic blouse or straightforward dress, add an adornment of a lengthy black ribbon, loop it into a drooping bow, and voila! Tie neck trend achieved! I love  a pieced together look, updated with a more dainty, long ribbon lazily tied around the neck with the ends casually trailing downward. I’ve included five shoppable example of the tie neck look, with the bonus of an example of how simple and versatile it can be to DIY this trend.