Topping off winter: 5 essential hats for women
Wearing a hat during the frigid months of winter is a no-brainer. You can top off your cold-weather look and keep your noggin warm.
Sara Rogers, trend specialist for the Mall of America in Minneapolis — where they know a thing or two about cold weather — helps us break down five key women’s hat styles that are perfect for this time of year.
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FLOPPY HAT
Rogers says: Keep it easy, breezy and bohemian with this chic 1970s vibe.
Wear it with: A faux fur vest, denim on denim, floral print dress, maxi skirt/dress, or chunky sweater and jeans and a fringe handbag.
As outerwear: Pair with biker jackets, sweater coats, shearling coats or ponchos.
Details: $34.99, chapelhats.com
FEDORA
Rogers says: Borrow this menswear-inspired look from the boys, but consider adding a feminine touch.
Wear it with: A T-shirt and jeans, blouse with ankle pants, tailored blazer and T-shirt, button-up shirt and a skirt or denim.
As outerwear: Pair with tailored wool coats, robe-style coats, biker jackets and menswear-style coats.
Details: $49.99, chapelhats.com
CLOCHE
Rogers says: This bell-shaped hat has a vintage look and gives a nod to the 1920s era. Play to its strengths with looks that hark back to the past.
Wear it with: A blazer and sweater, floral print dress, feminine blouse (tie front, Peter Pan collar, etc.), a dress and cardigan, a sheath dress, high necklines or fit-and-flare dresses and skirts.
As outerwear: Pair with retro-inspired coats, princess coats, classic wool coats, coats with 3/4-length sleeves, furry coats or capes.
Details: $70, uptownmn.com
BEANIE
Rogers says: This head-hugging style is worn for warmth and for style. It looks edgy with core basics and can easily take your casual look to the next level.
Wear it with: Sweatshirts, sweaters layered with shirts, denim, plaid, T-shirts or skater skirts.
As outerwear: Pair with down, wool and leather jackets and coats; and biker and anorak jackets.
Details: $20, aldoshoes.com
WIDE BRIM
Rogers says: Floppy or rigid, pinched or rounded — it’s the perfect choice when you want to make a statement. It also gives the wearer an aura of mystery.
Wear it with: Long skirts and a moto jacket, a sheath dress, plaid/button-up shirts, trousers or skirts, a blazer, T-shirt and denim or a fit-and-flare dress or skirt.
As outerwear: Pair with leather, wool, fur, biker jackets, capes or ponchos.
Details: $44, bebe.com
This story was originally published December 29, 2014 at 12:57 PM with the headline "Topping off winter: 5 essential hats for women."