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Once reserved for dads in the park or off-duty celebs dodging paps, the humble baseball cap is now a mainstay of the fashion set’s wardrobe. The accessory is no longer a sun-shielding afterthought but a serious sartorial statement, with brands from Hermès to Celine showing off their own versions of the luxe accessory on runways at fashion week.
Why the sudden resurgence? Likely because it’s become cool to look casual. Heels have been replaced with Adidas Sambas; tailored trousers with wide-leg jeans; summer dresses with tummy-baring co-ords. Throwing on a baseball cap is yet another way to downplay your outfit’s formality.
The humble baseball cap is now a mainstay of the fashion set’s wardrobe
Don’t just take our word for it. Kendall Jenner’s been snapped more times with her New York Yankees baseball cap than without it this summer. Jennifer Lawrence nailed off-duty mum chic with her In the Mood for Love cap in May, before showing off an iconic Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 style the week after. General consensus seems to be that the sillier a slogan, the better.
Let be honest: it’s also the ultimate lazy-girl hack. Bad hair day? Cap. Outfit feeling a bit mumsy? Cap. Suddenly, you look cooler, sharper and like you know what you’re doing – even if you’re on day-five hair that’s coated in three layers of dry shampoo.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of the hottest styles of baseball cap to shop for the end of summer, from iconic sports teams to pretty patterned ones. The best bit of all? When the good old British rain does turn up, it’s a foolproof way to keep your hair dry. If that’s not enough to convince you, nothing is.
Classic caps
Want a laidback style you can wear with everything? Opt for a versatile colour (you’ll get most use out of white, cream, black or red caps) and durable materials like cotton. Always try on before buying – we’ve fallen foul to too many caps with too-high a crown that makes it look as though we have a pointy head. Not cute.
Slogan caps
The slogan tees cooler little sister, slogan caps work so well because people have to stare really hard to tell what they say. Hence the cap draws attention away from your hair/face/outfit and to your clever and silly personality. Everyone knows the more ridiculous the slogan, the more stylish the wearer.
Sports caps
The key to a good sports cap is choosing an iconic team that’s been around for ages rather than a buzzy team. That way you know it’ll last for years (unless you’re really cursed). Ask Kendall Jenner and her New York Yankees hat. And don’t worry – no actual sports knowledge is required.
Patterned caps
Want the attention-grabbing element of a slogan cap without the out-there saying? A patterned cap does the same job, so long as you stick to a monochromatic outfit to avoid clashing patterns or colours. We love a basic stripe, but Ganni’s leopard print one may well turn our head this autumn…
