Broad-brim
The wide-brimmed hat is a fashionable accessory loved by many girls! It helps to complete the image correctly, gives it a special charm and charm. During the summer months, the hat also serves as a sun protection, which makes it not only stylish, but also a necessary accessory. Let's take a closer look at wide-brimmed hats!
Features and Benefits
A wide-brimmed hat is a headgear with large brims that can be soft or hard, depending on the model. In English it is called broad-brim, but this is a generalized concept that means many varieties of wide-brimmed hats.
A women's hat with a straight brim and a low crown is called a "wheel" or Cartwheel Hat. Most often it is made of straw or textiles, but there are also felt models.
Floppy Hat - a felt hat with wide soft brim that hangs down freely. In Russian it is called "slouch", although in English this name (slouch) means a slightly different model. Now these hats are very popular, they have returned to women's fashion thanks to the efforts of modern designers.
The benefits of wide-brimmed hats are obvious. In the summer, the hat serves as a reliable protection from the sun's rays, and in the autumn-winter period, woolen and felt models help to shelter from the cold and precipitation.
This is a stylish accessory for any modern fashionista who wants her look to look complete and complete.
Of course, it is difficult for her to compete with a hat in this regard, and in severe frost you cannot do with one hat. But if the air temperature does not drop below zero, the hat can make a decent pair of both a leather jacket and a warm fur coat.
Varieties
Beach
In summer, many girls wear Beach Hats made of straw or lightweight fabric. These are hats with straight or slightly curved brims and a crown of any shape. They serve as reliable protection not only for the head, but also for the naked neck and shoulders, which are at risk of getting burned under the rays of the scorching sun.
Wedding
Wedding hats periodically go into fashion, then the brides' interest in them disappears. In any case, a wide-brimmed wedding hat is a very interesting accessory that will suit daring brides.
This headdress will help to make the image as harmonious as possible and correct the asymmetry of the face. She will highlight the individual characteristics, thanks to which your wedding dress will stand out favorably against the background of others.
A wide-brimmed hat will look good both with a dress and with a wedding pantsuit, which is often preferred by modern brides. She is advised to choose only very tall brides, and owners of small stature to give preference to miniature headdresses.
Summer
In summer, the hat plays a very important role in women's wardrobe. It not only serves as a stylish accessory, but also protects from the sun's rays.
In the warm season, it is better to give preference to a headdress made of natural materials.
Most often, summer models are made from dyed straw, textiles, flax, cotton yarn. For every day, a linen hat would be an ideal solution - it absorbs moisture well and dries quickly. They can be dense and tough or soft and thin, so you will definitely find a model to your liking.
Materials (edit)
Knitted
Knitted hats can be varied: with hard or soft brim, openwork or with a solid pattern. They are knitted from different types of yarn, but most often they use cotton or linen threads. They keep their shape perfectly, and in the case of "disobedience", they are easy to starch. This will make the margins stiffer so that they don't sag too much.
For knitting, threads of medium thickness are usually used, so the finished product simultaneously protects from the sun, and does not risk causing heat stroke in you.
Felt
For more than a century, felt hats have been considered exclusively men's headwear. In the late 80s, they appeared in the wardrobe of women, and since then they have not left it. Although they were forgotten for some time, today they are experiencing the peak of their popularity again.
Give preference to a headdress made of natural woolen felt, which pleases with its high quality, durable shape of the product and increased wear resistance.
Wide-brimmed felt hat - a versatile accessoryTo go well with a light dress, as well as daring leather leggings and a plaid shirt. It looks elegant and stylish at the same time, so it can be called a headdress for all occasions.
Color solutions
Wide brimmed hats come in a variety of colors! In autumn, muted burgundy, emerald and dark blue shades are popular.
The black and gray hat is versatile, but it is best to leave these colors for the winter season.
In spring, girls prefer soft pastel and ash pink colors, and in summer they prefer light hats. These can be models in white, beige, cream, light green and light blue.
Previously, it was believed that a hat should be in harmony with shoes and a handbag. Today this rule does not need to be followed. Eclecticism, street style and relaxed casual are popular, so there is no need to select all accessories in one color scheme.
What to wear with?
Summer
In summer, the hat will become an indispensable accessory that can be worn with almost any outfit.
It will look great with a light airy dress, a long sundress or loose trousers, or short linen or cotton shorts. They can be worn with a summer shirt or blouse, complementing sandals with a steady heel.
To create a boho look, wear skinny jeans, a tight-fitting crop top, throw a colorful kimono on top and complement the look with a wide-brimmed hat. Sandals with thick wooden soles are suitable as shoes.
For a discreet and elegant look, opt for a pencil skirt, light chiffon blouse, or bandeau top. Complete the look with sunglasses, stiletto sandals and a light wide-brimmed hat.
If you like the grunge style, you don't have to limit yourself in the choice of outfits. The hat will look great with jeans or denim shorts, an asymmetrical top and bright sneakers. From above, you can wear a plaid or plain shirt, complementing the look with a leather backpack.
Of course, a wide-brimmed straw hat will be indispensable on the beach. Match her with a fashionable swimsuit and a stylish pareo or cape, and you will look irresistible!
In autumn and spring
- With jeans or trousers. If it's warm outside, wear a hat with a stylish jumper or sweatshirt and skinny cropped trousers or boyfriend jeans. Sneakers or ankle boots with thick heels will help to complement the look.
- With a coat. A stylish coat will go well with a wide-brimmed felt hat. This is not only beautiful, but also quite practical outfit that will keep you warm. Plus, the wide brim of the hat will protect you from the sudden rainfall while you reach for your umbrella or look for a safe place.
You can wear a coat with skinny pants or leather leggings, complementing the look with comfortable boots and a roomy bag.
- With a leather jacket. A biker jacket can be worn with a wide-brimmed hat, without the risk of becoming like a biker. To do this, wear it with skinny jeans, a stylish jumper and ankle boots with heels. Do not forget about laconic jewelry that will add the finishing touch to your look.
- With a poncho. Even on a cold day, you can look stylish by wearing a voluminous poncho with tight pants, and complementing your look with a wide-brimmed hat in a dark shade. A roomy leather tote bag will complete the look.
- With a dress. In the fall, you can't do without a warm knitted dress. Wear it with chunky tights with a cozy cardigan on top. Complete your look with a wide-brimmed hat, a small bag and brutal ankle boots. If you want to choose a model with a heel, it must be thick and stable.
In winter
- With a down jacket. A hat with a down jacket is rather unusual, but the main thing is that the style of your outerwear should look more like a feminine coat. Forget about down jackets in a sporty style, opting for the laconic and stylish shapes of a fitted down coat. Complete the look with elegant boots and a small but roomy handbag.
- With a fur coat. A hat is ideal for a fur coat, the color of which will match the color of the fur. It can also be a couple of shades darker or lighter. Fur sleeveless jackets, which are preferred by modern auto ladies, will also look good.
Who is it for?
It is important to choose a hat based not only on the style of clothing you choose, but also on the characteristics of the figure, height and shape of the face.
A hat of this style will look best on tall girls. If you are short, but really want to wear a wide-brimmed hat, you will have to wear high heels.
A wide-brimmed hat is suitable for overweight girls, as it will help balance the parameters of the figure. Visually narrowing the shoulders, she will make the whole look more graceful. Of course, everything is individual, so you will need to evaluate your appearance at full height. If you choose the wrong hat, it can fill the figure.
Finally, on girls with round cheeks, a hat of this style will look better than on the owners of a thin, elongated face. She has the unique ability to narrow her face, which is good for chubby girls.
Stylish looks
- For a stylish avant-garde look, wear a long sleeveless shirt with skinny cropped jeans. Complete your look with red lace-up pumps and a gray felt hat. Do not forget about a small clutch and laconic wrist bracelets. This outfit is perfect for going to the movies, meeting with friends or a fashionable party.
- For a casual look, go with skinny jeans, a white jumper, suede heeled ankle boots and a cropped beige trench coat. The look will be complemented by a wide-brimmed burgundy hat and a small red handbag on a chain.
- Going on a date? Put on a light lilac dress with a pleated skirt, a dark blue jumper on top, complement the look with shoes with thick heels and a small clutch. The finishing touch of the look will be a wide-brimmed hat to match the jumper.