It is not new that accessories are capable of reinventing any look. Bags, shoes and jewelry can transform a handful of basics into an outfit to remember, but the options don't end there. In fact, hats and caps have become the complement of the season. An unexpected addition to the range of options presented by accessories, and that this 2021 is postulated as the definitive solution to many of our stylistic dilemmas.

Thus, to the classic wool hats, or even to the caps that already rose in popularity this summer, there are also some more exotic alternatives such as balaclava-style hoods or furry bucket hats. Perfect options to face the cold, but also to give a twist to all our looks. And it is that if something has become clear, it is that hats and caps are already a basic element to take into account in order to make our winter outfits, but... are they all worth it? Well, as often happens, no. Because although obviously we must take into account our tastes and features when opting for one or the other, the trends (and the style prescribers) are very clear about which ones determine the path to follow this 2021. So, without further ado With delay, we begin the review through the 5 hats and caps that really matter this season.

The cap

We have already talked at length about the return of the cap and how its presence has gone from being associated with a sporty look to being combined with absolutely everything, but this season, in addition, it reinvents itself for the umpteenth time thanks to vintage and classic designs: from worn finishes, to embroidered messages with tourist motifs or initials. That is to say, the classic cap of a lifetime, in basic colors and without major aesthetic eccentricities. A way to delve into the varsity or trad style (as Celine already proposed) through a simple accessory that, however, can change everything.

The fur hat

We also talked about the rise of the furry bucket hat some time ago, but this season, the fleece finish that dominated 2020 is joined by other more impressive ones that opt ​​for furry textures in full color, or even color gradients like this one that Dua Lipa wore a few weeks ago. A trip to the past and to the aesthetics of the beginning of the century that advocates having fun with contrasts and special garments, turning our hat into the absolute protagonist of the look. And if the essence of fashion is to have fun with it, what more could you ask for?

The beret

And yes, another classic like the beret is back this autumn/winter as one of the cult accessories that cannot be missing from our radar. Some like Alexa Chung, Blanca Miró or Lucía Cuesta have already succumbed to their charms, but beyond the fashion prescribers, the truth is that their presence has become essential in many of our favorite stores. Traditional and French, the beret that we will see the most this season is the one of a lifetime: in solid colours, made of wool and with a certain naïve air. It may be due to the influence of the aesthetics of the latest Wes Anderson film, or because of our desire to recover the old normality, but in any case, the Parisian beret or beret is more topical today than ever.

Traditional

How could it be otherwise, there is also room for wool hats all your life. In fact, this year it is precisely the most classic and simple that triumphs (in the end many times the simplest option is the most gimmicky), which is dyed in vibrant colors, but also other pastels, perfect for combining with outfits that are not They necessarily fit into those urban and sporty looks with which we associate this type of hat. Thus, also with matching coats, elevated combinations and even heels, the traditional wool hat returns one more winter, as current as ever.

The balaclava (or woolen hood)

And to finish, another hat (if it can be called that) that, although it is not for everyone, has managed to carve out a little place in our hearts. by dint of establishing itself during the last winters: the balaclava or woolen hood. A perfect alternative for when the cold is pressing, which can also add a retro touch to our outfits. And it is that we should not think of it only in snow and ski contexts, but today it also adapts to the city combined with seventies-style suits, fluffy jumpers, structured coats, and even vintage-style tracksuits. An eclectic formula in which everything has a place and the balaclava will bring that sophisticated air of stars like Audrey Hepburn in any context. And if not, tell Alessandro Michele, one of its staunch defenders and architects of the renewed success of this piece.