Hats are coming back into high fashion once more and that too with a bang. There is no doubt that in addition to protecting yourself from the elements, hats are a great way of expressing creativity and adding an elegant touch to your appearance. As may be expected, there is a bewildering choice of hats, especially for women, and every year the latest trends make the pages of the top fashion magazines. A well-chosen hat can make a one-of-a-kind statement, and if you choose a style that is not mainstream, you will surely make heads turn. Some hat styles that can you can choose to wear if you are not afraid to experiment:
Boater Hat
Boater hats first became popular in the late 19th century and have never disappeared from the fashion scene. Typically made of straw, these semi-formal hats are distinctive, with a flattened crown and a stiff straight brim. According to Gentleman’s Gazette, sennit, a kind of stiff and flat straw, is the traditional material used to weave straw boaters. While the original boater hats were worn almost exclusively by men, women gradually took to them because of the opportunity to accessorize them with a thick ribbon in solid colors or stripes to go with their outfits. It is also a convention among women to wear boater hats with hatpins to keep them secure and not blow away from their heads.
Boonie Hat
There can be few hats better than a Boonie hat for women desiring to accentuate a casual look. Somewhat larger than the conventional bucket hat but featuring a wider brim, a Boonie can be squashed without damaging it, which makes it perfect for shoving it inside your bag when you want to take it off. Boonie hats are great for wearing outdoors because they have a string that you can tie across your chin to keep it in place. They also have ventilation holes and even a section of mesh in the crown that makes them breathable and ultra-comfortable even when the temperature is soaring. Adventure-loving women will appreciate the Boonie hat because they are usually made of hardy and washable materials that can take a lot in their stride. While Boonie hats in camouflage fabric are par for the course, you can also get them in various colors like beige, tan, military green, and off-whites that make them perfect for summer fashion.
Newsboy Cap
There’s no way you can keep people noticing you if you decide to wear a newsboy cap. It possesses outstanding youthfulness and is especially fun to wear on casual and semi-formal occasions. If you are daring, you can also pair it with a formal outfit. In recent times, celebrities like Halle Berry, Taylor Swift, and Katie Holmes have been spotted wearing a newsboy cap. As far as the shape goes, it is somewhat in the middle of a baseball cap and a classic beret, and with the crown being a little poufy, you can fit your long hair underneath. The long brim in the front adds a bit of sass that you will love to carry off to admiring gazes. Available in many colors, textures, and patterns, newsboy caps can deliver that extra pop that makes all the difference. Depending on the material, you can use them for sun protection in the summer or provide a little warmth against the winter chill.
Bowler Hat
The shape of a bowler hat is distinctive. It has a rounded crown made of stiff felt, and a narrow brim goes all around it. It became popular with entertainers like Charlie Chaplin and Boy George wearing it during their performances. Winston Churchill and a whole bevy of bankers almost made it their uniform. Conventionally, women do not usually wear bowler hats, but there is nothing to prevent you from breaking tradition to create a splash with a retro vibe with a wide brim felt hat womens.
Turban Hat
Traditionally, turbans have been used by people, especially women, to cover their heads for religious and cultural reasons. However, they are also popular with people who like to maintain a neat appearance. If you know how to wear it right, the turban can make a glamour statement like no other hat. Regardless of whether you prefer the pre-formed solid styles or want to tie your own distinctively with a colorful piece of fabric or scarf, you can be sure that you can add a touch of drama to all your outfits. There is virtually no end to the colors, patterns, and textures you can use for a turban. They can be elegant, whimsical, funky, fun, or formal. It’s entirely up to you how you want to style them and dress them up with accompanying accessories like a necklace or earrings. You can even add other elements like feathers and glitter.
Porkpie Hat
You don’t see many women wearing porkpie hats these days, but that’s because the style has been taken over by men. However, you can bring it back to life with your own flamboyant approach by pairing it with an outfit that has bold shades and vibrant patterns. A porkpie hat is basically a small brimmed hat with short square crown. It gets its name from the way it is shaped like a pork pie.
This style of hat has been around since the late 19th century, but started to gain popularity again in the 1950s when Miles Davis wore it for his album cover. You can wear them with an understated outfit or create that extra dash of panache by pairing them with something striking.
A Fedora hat is a classic piece of headgear that has an unmistakable character. The brim can be flat or slightly curved, it sits on your head at an angle and the crown comes down to a point in front. It’s usually made out of felt or other sturdy material like cotton, wool, or straw so you can wear it during all kinds of weather. The crown can be completely round or come to a point in the front. You can find them with a crease that runs across the middle of the crown or one on each side, which is more casual looking.
Conclusion
The hat styles discussed above are, by no means, an exhaustive list for fashion-forward women who dislike being classified. You can choose to embellish almost all the hat styles to reflect your personal sense of style. More than what you wear, it is how your wear your hat that makes all the difference. A sense of poise, a dazzling smile, and a spring in your step is what will serve you the best.
Author bio-
Vergis Eva is a freelance content writer and blogger who has written articles for several renowned blogs and websites about fashion and designing.