Finding the Perfect Winter Hat

The Winter is fast approaching (at least where I am) and scarfs, hats and gloves are already starting to emerge from their bleak, desolate and much forgotten storage places. Winter accessories can drastically improve what is ordinarily a dreary outfit. Now, while there is no article that is more important than the other (in my opinion) lets just focus on one aspect of the attire that keeps you the warmest, the hat.

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Alright, it may seem simple, but trust me this is a must have. Sometimes simple is the best thing for you. Having a black hat with some matching black gloves is something so standard that you may overlook this. So, if you are in this category of need, check this out, and check out their site HERE, they have a very nice selection at reasonable prices. moving on...

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Alright, this is kinda like a mini cable knit beanie. I chose a cream color because I know a lot of people like that look, and I'm kinda on the fence. I mean, I hate hate hate white cars; so awful, so ugly, so boring but every once in a while a cream colored car comes along and shocks me. I suppose it would work if you really do like it, but I'm totally indifferent right now, I can't hate on it, and I can't support it. It's kind of like the way I feel about TV shows, they'll surprise you every now and again (Modern Family, Community). Anywho, I think the more bang for your buck is the green cap as you can wear it with black, gray or brown jackets.

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These loose fitting beanies are very popular these days and its definitely not due to their functionality as most wear it loosely atop and back on their heads. This is the laid back, casual, maybe-I-didn't-shave-the-past-couple-of-days-and-I-don't-care look. Very appropriate if you're going for a rugged style. If you do go for a dark colored beanie, then maybe consider black, tall boots, dark skinny jeans, and a leather jacket or dark peacoat. That outfit would look B.A. You can find these hats almost anywhere these days, so don't spend a fortune getting one.

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Now, if you're into the ski patrol/lumberjack look this the hat for you. Ear flaps are very youthful and exude much more of a laid back sentiment. I honestly picked this one because it has black and brown in it so you can wear it for almost any colored jacket. This website has a TON of different styles for you to peruse, and for reasonable prices too. Check out their hats HERE, its pretty crazy how many they have. Regardless of which design you go with, you're essentially getting the same affect of an outdoorys guy (think Colorado, Montana, etc.), so maybe consider that with what your jacket, pants and boots are saying about your outfit. Hopefully they coincide. This isn't exactly a dressy hat, but lets be honest, we're not always dressy guys. This is a good mix up to wear to work on a Friday or a weekend activity. Keep it casual, but don't mix and match dressy and casual, stick to one or the other and you'll be good. A thick sweater, straight fitting jeans, big boots and a casual jacket would complete this look.