Braided Ponytails Can Work With Any Outfit & These 37 Examples Prove It

There are so many reasons to love a sleek, braided ponytail. Not only does the style look trendy with any outfit, but it keeps your hair out of your face and neatly in place. Braided ponytails are the perfect style for those active days and nights, whether that's a summer music festival or a night out at the club. You can style them a little more loose and piecey, which looks especially pretty if you have bangs, or slick all of your hair back with hair gel for that super sleek finish. Best of all, braided ponytails are perfect for second- or third-day hair when you need to conceal greasy roots.

A braided ponytail looks fabulous with pretty much any outfit, from your favorite gym ensemble to formal dresses and jumpsuits. They're easy to do, too; you just need medium to long hair. Start with your usual ponytail (low, high, or anywhere in between — it's up to you!). Then, instead of stopping there, braid the ponytail section and tie it off with another elastic. You can style your braided ponytail with all sorts of accessories; barrettes, ribbons, and bows are some of our favorites. We promise this versatile style looks good with almost anything. Sporty, chic, casual, formal, and more — here are some outfit suggestions that look stunning with a braided ponytail hairstyle.

Though braided ponytails have a casual feel to them, it doesn't mean you can't pair them with a special event outfit. In fact, the hairstyle adds a kind of trendy air to a look when you're all done up. Gaudy accessories are the star of the show in this outfit, but the braided ponytail makes the outfit feel modern, while still showing off the flashy necklaces and earrings.

For many of us, slicked-back styles are a go-to for a night on the town. If you're bored of your usual sleek bun or ponytail, make it braided instead. There's something sultry about a slicked hairstyle with a slightly revealing outfit. With your hair pulled back, it really draws the eye to your clothing, which is exactly what you want when you're wearing your hottest outfit for a night out.

Tasteful, versatile, and excellent as a cover-up against the summer sun, a linen button-down shirt is a closet staple. It's one of those items that immediately captures that "clean girl" aesthetic, but it can sometimes feel a bit plain. If you want to dress up a button-down shirt outfit, one way is with a trendy hairstyle like a braided ponytail. Add a few dainty jewelry pieces, and you'll look even more put-together.

If you're going for a cool girl look, a stylish leather jacket never misses. Rock it with a braided ponytail and you'll look even more on-trend. The sleekness of a leather jacket matches a slicked hairstyle, pulling the whole look together beautifully. Matching jewelry and a colorful bag are eye-catching accessories to add to this otherwise simple outfit.

Take double denim and make it all the more trendy. This denim outfit takes inspiration from Y2K fashion, with its low-rise cut, peek of midriff, and accessories — it's a far cry from your traditional Canadian tuxedo. The small shoulder bag, hoop earrings, and long braided ponytail look fabulous together for an early-aughts inspired look.

A braided ponytail is a practical summer hairstyle, but that doesn't mean it's not suited for other seasons as well. It's really a year-round style for keeping your hair out of the way, particularly useful for those days when you're running errands with a coffee in hand. When paired with an insulated vest, this hairdo looks comfortable and cozy.

In the office and out on the street, a structured blazer is the jacket of choice for a range of settings. Oversized blazers are the right call lately, with boxy, structured silhouettes trending. To offset the loose look of a large blazer, go for a sleek braided ponytail as your hairstyle. This style is also suitable for casual workplaces, so it's the one to choose for a day-to-night look.

Tomboy outfits always have a place in current style — they're a good choice if you don't gravitate towards traditionally feminine outfits. With baggy silhouettes trending lately, there's even more in the forefront. One way to play with your style expression is with your hair, which can make an outfit feel less or more androgynous. A braided ponytail is a pretty neutral option that is less feminine than loose beach waves, for example. If you want to make your braided ponytail more feminine for contrast, add an accessory like a ribbon or bow.

Two-piece sets look glamorous and also take the stress out of creating an outfit; if all else fails, you know this one will always match. If you also want to take the stress out of doing your hair, try a ponytail braid. It's a style that works on clean or dirty hair, and for almost any occasion.

If we haven't already proven that a braided ponytail works for all seasons, then maybe this is the outfit to sway you. When it's a little too warm for pants but a little too cold for a t-shirt, a transitional outfit will keep you cozy. A braided ponytail is a neutral style that works nicely with those outfits that straddle warm and cold weather.

Winter clothes and accessories can have an annoying side effect: For some of us, scarves and jacket collars can cause tangles in our hair. One way to combat these annoying knots is to tie your hair out of the way. A regular ponytail still has the potential to get all twisted up, so braid it instead to keep it extra neat. Plus, this style looks cute, too.

Fashionable and practical, this braided ponytail hairstyle looks sporty-chic and keeps your hat in place. This hairstyle looks great with jeans and a jacket, but you can also wear it to the gym, a hike, or the tennis club. To get the look, tuck your ponytail through the back of a baseball cap, then style your braid. This is a good way to make sure your ponytail is in the right place before you go through the effort of braiding.

We've covered tomboy outfits on this list, but braided ponytails work just as wonderfully with hyper-feminine outfits. The pink and yellow colors, bows, jewelry, and bustier top design makes this outfit look girly, and the looser ponytail braid fits right in. Go for a more voluminous braid for a similar look by tugging on the sides of your braid a little bit once it's tied. The two bows are also a must with this look, to make it just a touch more feminine.

For a day of hitting the slopes and other active winter shenanigans, a braided ponytail is a stylish way to keep your hair out of your way. While a high ponytail might work nicely for your après-ski activities, you'll probably want to opt for a low ponytail braid for the actual skiing (or skating, tubing, and whatever other winter activity strikes your eye). A low ponytail will fit under a helmet, and we always have to put safety before style!

Just like a shirt and jean shorts is a throw-it-on-and-go summer outfit, a braided ponytail is an easy and low-maintenance hairdo. It's a good one to have in your hair styling tool belt for those warm days when you're rushing out the door. All it takes is two hair elastics (and hair gel if you want that slicked look), and it's a style you can pull together riding on transit or in the car.

It doesn't really matter what you wear it with — a fur coat pretty much always looks dressy. If you want to tone down this luxe look, go for a relaxed outfit like jeans and sneakers, as well as a relaxed hairstyle like a braided ponytail. These elements make an eye-catching fur coat look a little more informal, so you can rock it as part of your day-to-day wear.

Summer events are so fun, but when the weather is sweltering, they're not always comfortable. To battle heat and humidity, sometimes you need to choose a smart hairstyle. A braided ponytail works with all types of formal outfits, from pantsuits or cocktail dresses. With extra face-framing braids, this hairstyle makes a rather simple dress feel so much more trendy — and your hair will stay neat throughout sweat and humidity.

Braids are a popular hairstyle for the cottagecore aesthetic. When done loosely with flowy details, they just look so pretty and idyllic. This braided ponytail is a perfect example to capture the vibe. Start with a looser and lower ponytail (even better if you have bangs or pull out some face-framing strands). Create your braid and give it a gentle pull on each side to make it look fuller. Finish with a bow or ribbon.