what do harrison ford and johnny depp have in common? other than my hatred for both of them as actors (do not hold that against me), their hat choices are fantastic. just think about it- every time you see a portrait of indiana jones or johnny-needs-to-go-to-a-mental-hospital-depp, they have a hat on their heads. a pretty cool hat at that! so dig deep readers because for today's blog post, we will be exploring the world of the dark unknown- the hat (sounds like an indiana jones flick).
there are two kinds of hats i have in mind: the casual fedora and the wide brim.
all of us who follow hipster accounts on instagram see the cute girl with the small fedora tipping her head and crossing her free people booties for a very likable pic. but that is not an easy look to accomplish! so here are some helpful hints:
all of us who follow hipster accounts on instagram see the cute girl with the small fedora tipping her head and crossing her free people booties for a very likable pic. but that is not an easy look to accomplish! so here are some helpful hints:
1. stick with fall colors. this includes all neutrals, as well as deep hunter green or oxblood. not pumpkin orange. learn your complementary colors people.
2. do not add any additional "bells and whistles." no bows or flowers or any large attachment. it takes away from the simpleness that a hat is supposed to achieve.
3. wear it on the back of your head. i know this may feel awk at first, but it looks much more relaxed and fashionable if it isn't smashed against your skull.
next is the wide brim. there are many more styles and choices of these than the previously mentioned, so most of the decisions are based on preference. yet, there are still universal tricks to making them work.
1. beware of the brim. if the brim of the hat is not straight and stiff, you may end up looking more beach ready than street ready.
2. find the perfect shape for you. each has a different shape for the fit around your head. this one is up to you. i prefer the square look, but to each his own.
3. stay away from color. this hat is already a statement piece in the outfit, so do not overdo it with too much color. i would play it safe and stick with neutrals.
the hardest part is finding the perfect combo of hat and clothing. for fall, the best harmony you can have between the two starts with the summer dress you refuse to put away (holding onto summer however possible) and layering a flannel or light sweater with a larger jacket on top. wear boots and the hat of your choice for a well rounded outfit. say bye bye to bad hair days and hello to fabulous hat days- depp craziness not included.
coco.
3. wear it on the back of your head. i know this may feel awk at first, but it looks much more relaxed and fashionable if it isn't smashed against your skull.
next is the wide brim. there are many more styles and choices of these than the previously mentioned, so most of the decisions are based on preference. yet, there are still universal tricks to making them work.
1. beware of the brim. if the brim of the hat is not straight and stiff, you may end up looking more beach ready than street ready.
2. find the perfect shape for you. each has a different shape for the fit around your head. this one is up to you. i prefer the square look, but to each his own.
3. stay away from color. this hat is already a statement piece in the outfit, so do not overdo it with too much color. i would play it safe and stick with neutrals.
the hardest part is finding the perfect combo of hat and clothing. for fall, the best harmony you can have between the two starts with the summer dress you refuse to put away (holding onto summer however possible) and layering a flannel or light sweater with a larger jacket on top. wear boots and the hat of your choice for a well rounded outfit. say bye bye to bad hair days and hello to fabulous hat days- depp craziness not included.
coco.
this is the perfect example of the right balance of layering and hat action. too much of both could end up looking like a covered up nun. the mix of flannels and large jacket with the underlying summer piece is heavenly. this wide brimmed style adds a nice completion to the look. that is the goal!
gambler panama hat (urban outfitters)
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