Whether your outfit just needs a little extra *something*, or you’re just having a downright bad hair day (it happens!) having a really great hat — or a few — on hand in your closet is totally underrated. They’re a quick and easy way to add a last-minute stylish detail to your outfit, even if you’re already on your way out the door. Read on for a few of our favorites you’re going to want to add to your wardrobe ASAP.
Beret
Shop: Reformation Le Beret Francais Ecojean Beret ($18)
The fast track to that effortless, French-girl look? The beret. Even if the rest of your outfit doesn’t consist of a striped shirt, red lipstick and a baguette hanging out of your tote, a beret will top off any outfit with a tres chic touch.
Newsboy
Shop: Topshop Checked Baker Boy Hat ($20)
We may have last seen the newsboy cap’s popularity soar back in the early ‘00s, but with celebrities like Karlie Kloss (need we say more?) seen wearing this style, it’s posed for a comeback. We love it in an on-trend gray check print, which easily adds a little *something* extra to your go-to all-black outfit.
Baseball cap
Shop: Adidas Originals Relaxed Strapback Baseball Hat ($24)
For days when you’re feeling more on the Sporty Spice side, there’s a hat for that. The baseball cap is often overlooked as being just a way to hide a bad hair day — but it can also add a cool, casual touch to a skirt or dress.
Floppy straw hat
Shop: ASOS Straw Wide Rim Floppy Hat With Open Weave Insert ($23)
With spring break on the horizon (and summer so close we can taste it), there’s no better time to invest in a beach-ready, bohemian straw hat. It looks great with your favorite sundress in the spring, and later, your swimsuit in the summer. We love the open-weave detail on this ASOS pick that makes it stand out from the crowd.
Pom-pom beanie
Shop: Hot-Headed Pom Pom Beanie ($11)
Beanies have always been a mainstay in our fall and winter wardrobes, but this year, fun pom-pom details on top are making us fall in love with the style all over again. Throw it on as a cute touch over your heavy winter jacket to get you through the last of winter’s snowy days.
Once you have a go-to hat on hand, you’ll never be left with a boring outfit or a bad hair day again.