College Fashion Trend: Cozy Winter Hats
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In Arizona, winter is finally here! For me, this means trying to figure out what to wear for the next few months that will keep me warm, while still being stylish. Now, for some of you winter clothes may take up the majority of your wardrobes, making you experts on dressing chic during chillier seasons. However, here in Tucson at the University of Arizona, it was practically 70 degrees during the day before Thanksgiving! Alas, the majority of my wardrobe is designed around helping me cool off throughout the year.
Since cooler clothes are not the biggest chunk of my wardrobe I have a very firm philosophy on winter items- make sure I can wear them year after year. One of the first items I’m looking forward to wearing are cozy winter hats.
Why I Love Cozy Winter Hats:
They are available in all shapes and sizes and for every budget! There is definitely something out there for everyone.
At least 10% of your total body heat is retained in your head! Wearing a cozy winter hat is not only stylish, but very practical.
Sometimes I find myself wearing the same winter ensemble- a coat, skinny jeans, boots, and a scarf. Hats are a great way to mix up your winter wardrobe!
Types of Winter Hats:
Cloche Hat
“Cloche” comes from the French word meaning “bell.” If you like structure and femininity, this is a great pick for you!
When shopping for cloche hats, make sure you try each one on and shake your head around a little bit to make sure it doesn’t fall off. Cloche hats usually do not have any built in elastic: they sort of just sit on your head. If they aren’t snug enough, on a windy day you might find yourself chasing your hat!
Here are some really cute cloche hats available right now!
Product Information: Bow Cloche Hat- Arden B, Leopard Cloche- Wet Seal, Red Cloche- Tilly’s, Brown Cambridge Cloche- Forever 21
Beanies and Berets
Beanies and berets come in two forms: fitted and slouchy. I personally prefer the slouchy versions, but I have seen a lot of fitted versions around campus lately that look really cute as well! Beanies and berets are knit-based, so depending on how cold it is where you live, you definitely want to take yarn or knit thickness into consideration. The thicker you go, the more warm you will be!
Here are some fitted and slouchy beanies and berets available online!
Product Information: FITTED: Open Knit Black Beanie- Tilly’s, Space Dyed Knit Hat- Top Shop, Red Rose Beanie- Dillard’s, Pom-Top Knit Hat- Forever 21, SLOUCHY: Crochet Slouch Beret- Forever 21, Navy Slouchy Beanie- American Eagle, Taupe Knit Beret- Forever 21, Flower Slouch Hat- Charlotte Russe
Newsboy Caps
Newsboy caps can be worn all year long, in my opinion. However, whether or not one will be functional for winter will depend on the thickness of the hat. If you live somewhere windy, newspaper boy hats will probably be your best bet because they have built-in elastic bands and/or brim structures that are made to stay put!
I found a ton of really cute newspaper boy hats at Anthropologie the other week. Here are the ones I liked and some other examples from other stores!
Product Information: Button Cap- Anthropologie, Gray Hat- Fred Flare, Plaid Cap- Anthropologie, Tan Hat- Lauren by Ralph Lauren at Dillard’s
What do you think?
Do you wear cozy winter hats? If so, how do you wear them? Are there any hats I didn’t mention that you like to wear?
Posted on on December 3, 2009 / Filed Under: Trends / Tags: Beanie, Beret, Cloche Hat, College Fashion Trends, Cozy Winter Hats, Newspaper Boy Hat
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Ashley
I love really slouchy hats. I like to tuck in my hair (it’s really thick and curly). ASOS has some really great ones, inexpensive as well!
Carol
I prefer the cloche and berets (but not the knit ones). I have this problem that every time I see someone using a beanie I think of reggae, and I really don´t like reggae lol
Isabelle
I agree with Carol, I prefer the cloche myself. Found one for about $15 on black Friday and I have been wearing nearly non stop since then.
Ally
I wish I could wear hats! I don’t have hair that can fit under one. I have tried a cloche and it either gets pushed up off my head or my hair sticks out in weird places.
S.
I can’t really pull off the “cloche hat” style… I think it is a very cute look for preppy, feminine styles.
I wear my black wool beret almost everyday. Warm, stylish and cozy… its fantastic to cover bad hari days lol.
Valeria
Aww.. I love cloche hats! :D
It would be great if you could give us some advice to find the perfect hat for every face shape! :D Just a reader’s request :)
Emily
I’m Canadian, I NEED hats. This is the first year I’ve managed to find any that are even remotely cute, so this is a very timely article for me. Thanks!
Kaleigh
Great article! BTW, in Canada, a “fitted beanie” is called a toque!
Kristin
These are all really cute. Big fan of the cloche and newsboy. I got a cloche hat for Christmas last year that I forced my family to buy me…and I have not worn it yet. I should really get on my hat wearing game.
Christina
This is a great post! I have a question though, I just bought some headbands and decorative bobby pins, how can I wear those and my hat? Would it be simpler to just take my hat off inside and switch?
indigo
i just got 2 fitted beanies, and have got a few more already in my closet. they’re great- warm and cozy!
Leia
Unfortunately, I look silly in ALL types of hats! I wish I could pull them off, though, they are so cute and so useful :)
Caitlin
I love winter hats! I always feel they’re an opportunity to add some fun to my outfit.
My favorite hat is a black fitted beanie with a huge white pom-pom on top! Sounds crazy, but it’s really warm and fun!
I would say don’t forget about bomber style hats… even though it’s tricky to find cute ones, they keep your ears so warm!
Jojo
Sadly, I look ridiculous in hats! I only make the exception for Oktoberfest, but I’m definitely not trying to make a statement!
I may be outdated, but I wear headbands when I go skiing/snowboarding! (at least I’m not wearing earmuffs! lol) I am just one of those people that cannot pull off a hat :/
It’s sad because there are a lot of nice ones!
Callie
Really cute ideas! I always forget about hats. It is annoying when you get inside and take it off and your hair looks..unique, but still worth trying out :)
Lisa
hmmm the “trapper hat” is notably missing :/
any advice on what to wear with that?
Madeleine Fahlbusch
I don’t wear winter hats but I would if I found a cute one to wear. I think you covered all of the good styles, great job :)
Ali-bell
you should do something similar on summer hats… I love winter hats, they’re all so easy to wear and always look cute! summer hats, however, are a whole different story! trying to find something that will shade your face, look good and not make your head ridiculously hot and sweaty is very difficult! especially if you arent into the straw trilbies that are everywhere at the moment!
xHuggles
Cute hats<3!
I mistaken the first picture to be cupcakes!
Coddee
KOOOOOL..I love your Cozy Winter Hats…but acrylic isn’t too good feeling. Any hats made of wool or alpaca? I once bought a alpaca hat from alpacaxtreme.com and have been wearing it ever since..best material i have put on my head.