Hats offer up a range of practicality, but with a stylish touch. There’s a hat for every season and every outfit, whether they’re worn with your favourite leggings, a little summer dress, or your well-loved denim shorts. Hats however can be a bit tricky to pull off (I find my head is too small for many hats). With so many options, sizes, and styles – wide brim, fedora, ball cap, when do you wear what?
The Ball Cap
A great complement for a sporting game or a casual weekend running errands, the ball cap is the easiest way to top off any outfit. Throw and go, the classic ball cap is easy to wear and protects your face from the sun while you’re repping your favourite team or city. Search for a modern upgrade in leather, satin, or neoprene– they’re all the rage. Add one of these modern hats into your collection to turn your casual street wear into coveted street style.
New Era NY 9Forty Cap, $26.75 CAD, ASOS
Satin Baseball Hat, $29 CAD, Urban Outfitters
River Island Leather Look Cap, $30.86 CAD, ASOS
The Straw Hat
This little summertime companion goes from seaside to street side in a flash. Pair it with a summer dress or a classic striped shirt and shorts and you’re ready for the cottage.
Madeline Straw Boater Hat, $24.99 CAD, Urban Outfitters
Natural Straw Fedora Hat with Bow Trim, $32.92 CAD, ASOS
The Oversized Floppy Hat
A classic since Rachel doned her oversized floppy hat to the beach house in Friends, this hat is the epitome of Parisian chic. Protect your skin from the sun and look stylish doing it.
French Connection Wide Brim Floppy Straw Hat, $45.26 CAD, ASOS
Stripe Trim Floppy Hat, $18.90 CAD, Forever 21
The Wide Brim Felt Hat
There’s nothing quite like a classic felt hat to instantly up your style game. The perfect hat for the fall, it goes great with sweaters, boots, and flowy autumn dresses.
Skinny Band Felt Floppy Hat, $41.15 CAD, ASOS
Pinkie Tassel Detail Floppy Hat, $16.46 CAD, ASOS
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