Hats, caps and variations on this theme are must-haves of the season. And not just because they’re practical on those bad hair days, by hiding with elegance hair disasters, but also are essential to create flawless and stylish outfits. When wearing a hat, this becomes the main point of the outfit, therefore choose bold and original pieces that make you stand out. In order to avoid too much going on at the outfit, match hats with simple and sophisticated items. This season designers suggest playful chromatics (Dior) or crocheted beanies (see Nicole Miller). Rock & Republic goes masculine, while Diane von Furstenberg is reinventing retro.

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