The humble baseball cap is trending with the fashion set.
We saw the biggest celebs, editors and influencers donning the soft hat throughout Fashion Month.
But how do you incorporate the essential part of a baseball player’s uniform stylishly into your spring rotation without looking like you’re about to swing a bat? Read on.
We saw the soft hat everywhere throughout Fashion Month on the heads of some of the biggest celebs, editors and influencers. Ashlee Simpson wore a black baseball cap backwards for a night out in Los Aneles
In a white fitted dress, Kendell Jenner coordinated her navy cap with a sweater worn around her waist
In the 1940s, the Brooklyn Excelsiors were the first team to wear the style of cap we know today, featuring a round crown made of merino wool, a stiff peak and a visor
Baseball caps date back to the 1860s when baseball teams began playing professionally in the United States.
The first styles were made of straw to protect the players’ eyes from the sun, but the plant-based material was easily knocked off the head.
In the 1940s, the Brooklyn Excelsiors were the first team to wear the style of cap we know today, featuring a round crown made of merino wool, a stiff peak and a visor.
Baseball caps gained street cred in the 1980s, thanks to rappers like LL Cool J
The sporty toppers became a fashion statement for both men and women in the 1950s and 1960s.
And in the 1980s they gained street cred, thanks to rappers like LL Cool J.
The ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ singer relied on a hat to complete his undeniably cool outfits both on stage and off.
Today, baseball caps have been embraced by people of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds, and are a staple in American culture.
They are a popular accessory among many female celebrities, like Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Ashlee Simpson.
Baseball caps are a popular accessory among many female celebrities, like Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Ashlee Simpson
There are many ways to make a baseball cap look stylish
Gigi Hadid looked tres chic outside the Miu Miu show in a coordinated white getup and hat, with pops of purple
Here are some tips on how to incorporate baseball caps into your street style look:
Dress up your cap: Baseball caps can be dressed up by pairing them with more formal pieces such as a duster coat, maxi dress or dress pants. This juxtaposition creates an interesting contrast.
Go monochrome: For a sleek look, opt for a monochrome outfit and pair it with a matching hat, or a hat in a contrasting color.
Play with patterns: Team complementary patterns like a floral dress with a striped hat, or opt for head-to-toe coordination.
Experiment with colors: Pair a hat in a trendy color (think: neon or Barbie pink) with a neutral outfit, or mix and match with other bold colors for a playful, eye-catching look.
To get the look right, have fun and turn to some of the most stylish celebs for inspiration.
For a sleek look, opt for a monochrome outfit and pair it with a matching hat, or a hat in a contrasting color.
Fer Millan Delaroiere was spotted outside the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week wearing a turquoise satin shirt and turquoise pants, accessorized with a matching Chanel bag and cap.
Joining Fer was Sabrina Yaqian Lan in a red checked Chanel jacket with matching pants and hat.
Gigi Hadid looked tres chic outside the Miu Miu show in a coordinated white getup and hat with pops of purple.
Kendall Jenner gave the humble cap an elevated spin at the US Open in with a fitted white dress.
While Ashlee Simpson attended the Church Boutique opening in Los Angeles rocking the effortlessly cool accessory backwards.
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