Hats and Outfits: Perfect Pairings for Every Style
Hats are the perfect accessory for almost any look, from casual everyday outfits to more polished styles. Yet, they’re often overlooked when putting an outfit together. So, when it comes time to make a statement with a hat, figuring out how to style it can feel a little tricky. The good news? With the right hat and a few simple styling tips, it’s easy to make one work with just about any look.
Matching Hats with Casual Wear
Pairing hats with outfits for casual occasions is the easiest place to start. The best hat style for a casual look are baseball caps. The right hat for you depends on your own personal style—a fitted baseball cap is more of an understated choice for simple jeans-and-t-shirt combos, while snapbacks make a bold fashion statement with streetwear.
Seasonal Hat and Outfit Combinations
Summer is the perfect time of year to add a baseball cap to your look. For everyday wear, choose neutral-colored hats that pair easily with everything from a classic T-shirt and shorts to a skirt and tee. Heading out for a day on the water? A baseball cap is an easy addition to your boating, fishing, or beach-day outfit.
Beyond style, baseball caps also provide practical sun protection during long summer days. The brim helps shade your face from direct sunlight, making a hat a must-have accessory for staying comfortable while enjoying the outdoors.
Accessorizing with Hats: Dos and Don'ts
What's the best way to wear your hat? We've shared the dos and don'ts of using hats to accessorize in the table below.
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Keep your accessories in balance. Skip the statement necklace or earrings if your hat already says enough! |
Wear hats that don't match your outfit's intention, like a baseball cap to the office. |
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Match the material and color of your hat to your bag or shoes. |
Push a hat too far back on your head (it'll affect the look and even change its shape). |
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Pay attention to the weather. The last thing you want is for your hat to get ruined by rain or whipped off by wind. |
Forget about your sunglasses! Notch hats pair best with sunglasses. |
Inspiration from Celebrity Hat Styles
When it comes to pairing hats with outfits, celebrities give us plenty of inspiration for how to pull off the look.
Rihanna is known for using baseball caps in edgy, high-fashion outfits, while Hailey Bieber pairs her caps with casual streetwear and David Beckham is known for wearing his with smart-casual outfits.
Inspired to hat-cessorize like your favorite celebs, or prefer to make your own bold statement? Either way, you're probably in the mood to do some hat shopping. If it's baseball caps you're after, we've got everything you could want for a casual look, from fitted hats to snapbacks. Check out our collection here.
