Ashley Olsen Just Resurrected This Outfit Staple From Her NYU College Days


I'm sure every fashion-loving millennial will agree with me when I say that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's NYU outfits circa 2004 were everything. The only things bigger than their oversized, bug-eyed sunglasses were their signature Venti Starbucks drinks. Suddenly, everyone started piling on the layers and coveting Balenciaga bags in hopes of imitating the stylish sisters (myself included). While they keep a very low profile these days, we were treated to a new photo of Ashley out and about in New York City today.
In the new image, Ashley wears one of her most iconic accessories from her NYU days: a big ol' scarf. Both twins famously wore the item in all seasons, not just during the expected winter months. For instance, Ashley memorably paired the traditionally cold-weather accessory with a tank top and sandals. Today, she busted out a printed scarf even though temperatures reached 84 degrees. Now that's commitment. Scroll down to see Ashley Olsen's mid-September outfit.
Ashley Olsen's Scarf Styling in September 2025
Her Scarf Styling in December 2004
Shop Olsen-Worthy Printed Scarves

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.
-
Kourtney Kardashian and Ashley Olsen Agree: This Bag Withstands Every Trend Cycle
It's more than just an It bag.
-
Gasp! The Row Just Restocked Its Elusive Margaux Bag
It's bound to sell out again.
-
32 Affordable Ashley Olsen–Coded Picks That I Have My Eye on for Summer
Effortless, luxe, and incredibly chic.
-
The 2025 Dress Trend I'm Copying From the Olsen Twins to Look Wealthy This Summer
Per usual, they were way ahead of their time.
-
J.Law and Ashley Olsen Agree: This $33,000 Bag Is Chicer Than a Margaux
No wonder it's so hard to find one for sale.
-
The Chic 2025 Bag Trend That Ashley Olsen Was Already Wearing a Decade Ago
Ahead of the fashion curve, per usual.
-
The 1993 It Bag Every Celeb Owned Is Back—It's $158, and I'm Buying One in Every Color
From Gwyneth to Ashley and Mary-Kate.
-
Let Me Guess: You Weren't Expecting Ashley Olsen to Wear These Under-$150 Sneakers
Neither was I.