Cotton Hats Are In!
Nothing says you have great fashion sense like a knowing how to top off an outfit with a great hat. No matter whether you are a man or a woman, a funky cotton hat can instantly turn a drab ensemble into a great fashion statement. Here are different types of hats that you can try to spice up your wardrobe.
It certainly doesn't have to be expensive to find a hat that looks great. For casual wear, try a cotton hat in a "fisherman" style. These hats are readily available in many colors and patterns, so buy several to match most any outfit. For women, you can try a pair of baggy khaki cargo pants paired with a simple white tank top or fitted tee. Wear it with gladiator style sandals or even try some white sandals with leather straps that tie around your ankle or up your leg. Adding a white or khaki fisherman hat will truly finish the look.
For men, pair together a pair of plaid knee length shorts with a coordinating solid short sleeve polo. Crisp white sneakers or boat shoes are comfortable and casual yet still make you look sharp. Finish it off with a white fisherman style cotton hat for a look that is truly calm, cool, and collected.
Another great hat that is inexpensive and easy to find in a variety of colors and patterns is a golfer's style cotton hat. This type of hat can look more urban funk or preppy conservative depending on what you pair it with. For the preppy look on women, wear it with a polo shirt, city shorts, and white canvas sneakers. Men can get the preppy look by wearing it with a polo or button down, tailored khaki slacks, and loafers. If you would rather wear a golfer's style cotton hat in a more funky way, men can wear it with jeans and a baggy t-shirt or jersey and high top canvas sneakers.
It can even look very cool paired with a suit in a dramatic pattern such as plaid, herringbone, or checks. Women can get that funky look by pairing the cotton hat with a bold graphic fitted tee (wore alone or layered with another tee), cargo pants and tennis shoes. If you want to be funky yet still feminine, wear heels instead and make the cargo's capris.
Rimmed cotton hats are another versatile option to help put some extra umph into your wardrobe. Men can pair them with most anything from a conservative suit to shorts and a t-shirt. Rimmed hats truly add something special to an outfit that might otherwise be rather safe and dull. The sky is truly the limit with women wearing rimmed hats. Pairing a masculine rimmed hat with a button up shirt and trousers is sophisticated and cool. Pairing a wide brimmed floppy hat with a flowing dress gives a posh look and a sense of luxury.
When starting a hat collection, consider buying some that are rather plain and in neutral colors to start. You will find that these will end up working with many pieces of clothing you already own.
