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

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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 oversize, 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 84ºF. Now that's commitment. Scroll down to see Ashley Olsen's mid-September outfit.

Ashley Olsen's Scarf Styling in September 2025

Ashley Olsen wears jeans in September 2025

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Her Scarf Styling in December 2004

Ashley Olsen's NYU outfit from 2004

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Erin Fitzpatrick
Erin Fitzpatrick
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Erin got her start as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 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.