Hats are statement pieces that can add a great look to your outfit. While most people prefer wearing hats in summer to protect themselves from sunlight, the purpose is more than that.
These practical accessories add texture and color to your outfit and add an element of fascination to your overall look.
Not only this but they are also used to balance the proportions of your outfits. If you wear the right kind of hat, the outfit looks more complete and polished.
Styling Tips
1. Balance Proportion
If your face is small, you should wear wide-brimmed hats, which is contrary to what most people do.
Wide brims add volume to your face; some of them for small faces are:
- Floppy sun headwear
- Wide-brimmed fedoras
- Visors
- Shallow Bucket style with curved brims
- Boater
However, if your face already has volume, don’t wear wide-brimmed or heavily accessorized hats, as these can make your face look wider or disproportionate.
- Narrow brimmed fedoras
- Cloche style
- Asymmetrical felt hat
- Tilted beanies
Consider Occasion and Weather
While personal style matters, occasion, and weather are important things to consider when styling hats with outfits. Here are some tips:
- Summer: Floppy, Panama, Boater, Bucket, and Visor Hats.
- Winter and Fall: Beanies, Bucket, Berets, Wool Felt, Trapper, and Newsboy Hats.
Do Consider the Purpose of the Hat
If you’re going to the beach, you will probably want a hat that protects you from the sun.
Hence, you’ll prefer to buy that gives maximum protection rather than the most stylish one. So it’s important to have your hat preferences in order beforehand.
Texture and Contrast
Don’t try to match your outfit’s color and texture with your hat’s color and texture; there is absolutely no need to do so.
These headwears are added to an outfit to create visual appeal, so it shouldn’t be similar to your outfit.
However, there are exceptions for some formal gatherings. But still, keep the texture or patterns of your hats different from your outfit, even if the color is the same.
Don’t Accessorize Overwhelmingly
A hat is already a statement piece; don’t overwhelm your look by wearing overly accessorized jewelry. Stick to more minimal jewelry if you’re wearing a hat.
How to Style Hats with Different Outfits?
↓ 16. Casual Top and Straight Jeans with Fedora
This burnt-range long-sleeved turtleneck top with high-waisted jeans looks perfect with a wide-brimmed fedora. The overall outfit is fitted, so the hat’s wide brims create a proportion.
It’s ideal for casual outings, brunch, outdoor activities, and travel. When paired with this fedora, this autumnal color palette creates a cozy and stylish outfit.
For footwear, go for ankle boots with heels; wear neutral or warm shades of shoes.
Here are some more autumn outfit ideas!
↓ 15. Vibrant Fuschia Fitted Silhouette with Matching Headwear
This vibrant fuchsia knee-length fitted silhouette with an asymmetrical neckline, one shoulder covered, and a waist accentuated with a matching fuchsia belt is a flawless monochrome outfit.
You should pair it with either a wide-brim or a cocktail hat. But it looks best with a derby or fascinator. Even if you’re creating a monochrome outfit look, make sure that this accessory is patterned differently from the outfit.
This outfit is best for special occasions or high tea events as this outfit exudes luxury.
↓ 14. White Suit Accessorized with Warm Shades
Wear a light-colored button-down shirt and straight white cotton pants and pair it with your brown-colored Panama hat.
These headwear are best for warm weather because they’re lightweight and tend to keep you cool.
You can add a matching belt to your hat to create cohesion and a tiny patterned scarf around your neck.
↓ 13. Street Style Outfit with Tank Top and Denim
To achieve a street style, wear this black sleeveless deep-neck tank top with an interesting mix of light-wash and dark-wash jeans.
Wear a baseball cap to get the desired casual street-style look. For accessories, layer a delicate necklace, a black crossbody bag, and sunglasses.
↓ 12. Crochet Crop Top and Skirt Set
Wear this neutral-beige crochet crop top and a matching skirt if you’re headed to the beach or pool.
Furthermore, to elevate its style, wear a wide-brimmed safari or a floppy hat; it’s perfect for beach outings to protect you from the sun.
↓ 11. Green Fascinator and Floral Dress
Wear a fascinator or cocktail hat with a cocktail dress for a gorgeous look that can be worn to formal parties and as a wedding guest outfit.
Here’s a picture of Lady Kitty Spencer wearing this beautiful outfit to the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
You can also check out these Cocktail Party Outfits.
↓ 10. Beige Blazer with White Shorts and Grey Headwear
If you’re heading for a casual brunch gathering, wear this white T-shirt with a beige blazer and white drawstring shorts.
As it’s a casual outing, try out a baseball cap. It’ll complement the overall aesthetics of the outfit, and you can also add white sneakers and a light brown shoulder bag.
↓ 9. Chocolate Beret and Camel Coat Ensemble
This long, camel-colored overcoat worn with a white ruffle blouse and High-waisted black skinny jeans paired with a classic beret in a matching brown shade is a perfect outfit for the art gallery and museum visit; it can also be worn to coffee dates.
For shoewear, knee-high brown leather boots. It’s good to be worn for fall or winter.
↓ 8. Short Fitted White Dress
This large brim floppy sun hat, when paired with a fitted short dress, creates a balanced proportion,
Moreover, you can wear this outfoot for beach and sunny places to save yourself from scorching sun rays.
Check out these Cool Beach Outfits Ideas!
↓ 7. Pink Blouse and Checkered Skirt
For church visits or graduation ceremonies, wear a soft pink blouse with a Peter Pan collar and pleated detailing paired with a high-waisted, button-down A-line skirt featuring a subtle checkered pattern.
The overall aesthetics of this dress is vintage, so you can pear a classic fedora with curved brims.
↓ 6. Puffer Jacket with Matching Action Joggers
This casual winter chic outfit with an off-white puffer jacket and matching white or neutral-shaded joggers can be paired with a knit beanie.
You can leave your hair open in this outfit, and it’ll look just perfect. Also, no jewelry or other accessories are required.
This outfit is perfect for casual outings, strolls, or running errands in the fall or winter seasons.
Here are some more quilted jackets outfit ideas you should check out.
↓ 5. Long-sleeve Coat Dress with a Pleated Skirt
This chic plum-colored coat dress paired with a matching pillbox headwear is great for formal events like weddings, royal events, or high-society gatherings.
This solid color makes it great for autumn or winter. Go lighter with the coat for a truly gorgeous ensemble you are sure to make an impression with.
↓ 4. Off-white Dress with a Sheer Pearl-embellished Neckline
Wear this off-white knee-length dress with a sheer pearl-embellished neckline. This can be worn for summer events like garden parties or races like the Kentucky Derby.
Combine this outfit with a derby. If you plan to wear a derby with big flowers, do not overly accessorize it, as it’s already a statement piece.
↓ 3. Jumpsuit Paired with Asymmetrical Fascinator
This light blue long-sleeve jumpsuit accessorized with a matching blue fascinator is suitable for a garden party, a wedding, or a day at the races.
For accessories, carry a neutral clutch and wear sunglasses. If you want to maintain a monochromatic look, make sure to wear a cocktail style headwear or fascinator. It will add a different texture to the outfit, completing your look.
↓ 2. Midi Day Dress with Brown Beret
This outfit comprises a deep green, long-sleeve midi dress paired with a classic brown beret. You can either leave your hair open with loose curls or tie a messy bun or loose bun with it.
A brown leather handbag and brown oxford shoes complete the outfit.
↓ 1. Plaid Coat Dress with a Flared Skirt
This double-breasted grey plaid coat dress with a flared skirt, complemented by a wide-brim black hat, adds to a sophisticated look.
The wide-brim fedora is great for this look as it balances the overall aesthetic. You can pair it with black heels and sheer leggings.
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