Hats are having a fashion moment. The once underrated accessory made its comeback when Pharell Williams stepped onto the 2014 Grammy Awards red carpet sporting an enormous fedora. Schoolboy Q popularized the bucket hat — undoubtedly the biggest trend of summer 2014. The hat trend stayed alive through last fall and is expected to be even more popular this year. Hats are the ultimate accessory because they perfectly merge fashion and functionality by protecting wearers from the weather while adding some drama to a basic outfit. From wide-brimmed fedoras to leather baseball caps, here are five ways to put a stylish spin on your favorite lids this winter.

Fedora

This classic hat has gotten a cool makeover on runways. Fedoras are the most effortless way to make any outfit look more chic. This winter, throw away your old beanie in favor of a wide brimmed fedora, like this olive green topper from Urban Outfitters. Pair it with a black turtle neck sweater, leather moto jacket and ripped jeans for an edgy yet polished look that is perfect for both going to class and a weekend adventure.

Beanie

Since we know you can’t resist your black beanie on lazy days, we’re going to show you how to remix and make it more fashionable this winter. For those inevitable days when a pair of sweatpants is your first choice, skip the usual sloppy look and style them with a chambray shirt and a black bomber jacket. Finish off this cozy yet stylish outfit with sneakers and a woven beanie like this olive green one from Aéropostale.

Bucket Hat

Although summer 2014 is long gone, its biggest trend — the bucket hat — is here to stay. A bucket hat adds a cool factor to every outfit and is the perfect hat to complete your sporty-chic look. They are also perfect for hiding messy hair, so that having a bad hair day and looking fab don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Bucket hats come in a variety of shades and patterns like this vintage snake print style. Pair your bucket hat with leather overalls and sneakers for a ‘90s-inspired look. Finish off your sporty-chic look with a fur vest, which adds a touch of glam to the otherwise relaxed outfit.

Snapback

The snapback became a huge part of popular fashion in the ‘90s. Now it’s become one of the biggest closet staples for guys everywhere and can be dressed up or dressed down. Add a pop of color to any outfit with a bright snapback, like this orange New York Islanders from Modell’s. Tone down the classic sweater and button-up shirt mix with a parka and a snapback for a relaxed yet stylish everyday outfit. Complete it with a pair of light brown dress shoes for the perfect “I’m trying, but not too hard” look.

Leather Baseball Cap

The old faithful baseball cap is now good for more than running errands and attending sports events. From embellished rims to different textures, baseball caps are far from ordinary. This winter, embrace the “borrowed from the boys” approach to styling your baseball cap. Top off your jeans and a sweater combo with a leather baseball hat for a touch of cool. Complete the look with a peacoat and loafers for a stylish spin on a tomboy look.

Published on January 21, 2015 at 12:01 am