A hat is inarguably the best accessory in a woman’s wardrobe. It makes any outfit looks outstanding. A cap does everything from oozing out a casually relaxed vibe to adding sophistication to your clothing. It gives the dress a twisted touch by enhancing your fashionista’s look. Along with adding pizzazz to the different outfits, a hat ultimately gives a chic look. A hat is one accessory that can be carried any time of the month, regardless of the weather. However, there are different hats for different weather depending on the style and need. 

Before we provide the top styling tips to carry your hats according to the weather, outfits, and mood, let’s learn about some basics of choosing a hat first.

Basics Of Choosing The Perfect Hat

Choosing the perfect hat for oneself is an easy task. All you need to know is your head size, the shape of your face and its features, and your hairstyle. So let’s see how to use this information to choose the right hat.

Size Of The Head

Choosing the hat that fits perfectly on your head makes your look more flattering. A loose cap will fall from the head too often, causing the inconvenience of fixing it now and then. A loose cap will also decrease the confidence with which you carry your outfit and certainly isn’t stylish. On the other hand, a small or tight hat looks odd when plopped on a large head. Forge about styling statement, a small hat gives a congested look and is not suitable for your head if you are planning you carry it for longer hours.

Facial Features And Shapes

Not everybody can pull off all types of hats. Similar to sunglasses, your hat should also be picked according to your facial features and shape. A hat’s vertical length and width of the brim should complement your face shape. For instance,  a fedora hat is the best choice for people with an oval face type, while people with a round or heart-shaped face type will look good in a hat with a shorter brim. 

Hairstyles

If you are choosing a hairstyle to go with your hat, or you can choose a hat to go with your regular hairstyle, either way, the right hairstyle with the right hat enhances your look and style.

A baseball cap can be styled with any length of the ponytail, short or long. You can also style it with loose hair. In Contrast, a fedora hat cannot be carried with a long or short ponytail. It could be best carried with loose hair. 

Styling Tips To Carry A Hat According To Your Outfit

A hat can be styled based not only on outfit and hairstyle but also on the weather. Weather is determining factor for the choice of hat. Beanies are worn in chilly weather, while fedoras are common in warmer climates. Let’s go exploring how you can style different hats.

Fedora Hat 

Fedora hats make the right style statement for women. Finding a perfect fedora hat is crucial for your fashion statement. So before buying a fedora hat, measure your head and then purchase accordingly. A perfect-fit fedora hat will neither leave a red mark on your forehead when you take it off nor will it fall behind your ears. A fedora hat can be styled with a perfect-fit leather jacket or faux leather jacket (in case you have ethical reasons) along with a skirt or good bottom. You can also rock a fedora hat look with an oversized, cable-knit sweater and pair it with boyfriend jeans and cool sneakers. If you want to wear your fedora hat with a dress, go for bold prints to make a style statement. Fedora hats come in different colors but make sure you have at least one neutral-color hat and one cool color to mix and match with the color of the outfits.

Boater Hat

Though the boater hat is not necessarily an essential accessory for summer, it has been associated with elegance for ages. A boater hat has flat tops and rims and comes in many sizes and colors. It is the best choice for sunny weather. You can wear it slightly tilted to the slides or the front. Pair it with noticeable accessories and long, sleeveless jumpsuits or Bermuda shorts. It goes best with lightweight sweaters, long-sleeve tops, or simple, loose-fit summer dresses. Boater hats sit perfectly on short hair or an updo. Avoid patterns or bold prints when pairing an outfit with a Boater hat. As this hat already garners a lot of attention, you want to keep the dress easy and light!

Beret Hat

 A beret hat is a military-inspired accessory that became a trend among Parisian fashionistas. This hat is round with a flat crown and made of wool, cotton, or acrylic fibers. Beret hat has already been a craze among notable figures from every field. For instance, from Marxist revolutionary Che Guevera to fashion trailblazer Coco Chanel, a beret hat has always been a preference over other types of hats. To style a beret hat, slide it slightly back of your head and secure it with bobby pins to prevent it from falling. You can pair it with a leather jacket or combat boots for a modern and chic look. A beret hat also goes perfectly with a trench coat. It brings sophistication to your style and adds extra flair to your vogue presentation.  

Baseball Cap

There is a misconception about the baseball cap that it is associated with athletes. But that is not the case. A baseball cap goes well with casual outfits, and in fact, this combination looks great. You can pair it with a cool T-shirt and loose jeans in summer. Topping the look with a  denim jacket or a shirt will make it look edgier. A high ponytail pulled out through the hole at the back of the cap gives a bounce to your hairstyle and personality. For a more contemporary and uber-stylish look, it can be worn backward. Always wear minimal clothes without accessories except for a watch when you step out with a baseball cap.

Beanie Cap

A beanie is a woolen cap worn when the weather is chilly. It is a little loose at the top end and sometimes comes with decorative pom-poms and double brims. A Beanie cap fits snuggly around the head, protecting you from cold weather. Pair it with the woolen scarf and long jacket to protect yourself from winter and style your outfit. Wear thigh-high boots with a loose sweater for a more sophisticated look. A beanie cap looks excellent with loose hair. You can go for an open or a low ponytail if you have long hair. 

Conclusion

So, to cap it all up, hats are the one must-have accessories every woman should have in her wardrobe. From protecting you from extreme weather to styling your look, a good hat does it all. 

Depending on your outfit, you can pair the hat to look more sophisticated and chic. So whether you style it with your loose t-shirt or a beautiful dress or pair it with your gum or thigh-high boots, a hat will charm your already pleasing personality.