The humble baseball cap is trending with the fashion ensemble.
We’ve seen the biggest celebrities, editors, and influencers wear the soft hat throughout Fashion Month.
But how do you stylishly incorporate the essential part of a baseball player’s uniform into the spring rotation without looking like you’re about to swing a bat? Read on.
We’ve seen the soft hat everywhere throughout Fashion Month on the heads of some of the biggest celebrities, editors, and influencers. Ashlee Simpson wore a black baseball cap backwards for a night out in Los Angeles
In a fitted white dress, Kendall Jenner coordinated her navy hat with a blazer worn around her waist
In the 1940s, the Brooklyn Excelsiors were the first team to wear the cap style we know today, which featured a round crown made of merino wool and a stiff peak and visor.
The history of baseball caps dates back to the 1860s when baseball teams began playing professionally in the United States.
The first styles were made of straw to protect players’ eyes from the sun, but plant material was easily dropped from the head.
In the 1940s, the Brooklyn Excelsiors were the first team to wear the cap style we know today, which featured a round crown made of merino wool, a stiff peak, and a visor.
Baseball caps gained street cred in the ’80s, thanks to rappers like LL Cool J
Sports toppers became a fashion statement for both men and women in the 1950s and 1960s.
And in the ’80s, 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 look, both on and off stage.
Today, baseball caps have been adopted by people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds, and are a staple of American culture.
It is a popular accessory among many celebrities, such as Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Ashlee Simpson.
Baseball caps are a popular accessory among many celebrities, such as Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Ashlee Simpson.
There are many ways to make a baseball cap look stylish
Gigi Hadid looked super chic outside the Miu Miu show in a matching white outfit and hat, with pops of purple.
Here are some tips on how to incorporate baseball caps into your street style:
Dress up your hat: Baseball caps can be dressed up by pairing them with more formal pieces like a duster coat, maxi dress, or dress pants. This juxtaposition creates an interesting contrast.
Go monochrome: For a chic look, opt for a monochromatic outfit and pair it with a matching hat or a contrasting hat.
Play with patterns: Complementary team styles like a floral dress with a striped hat, or opt for head-to-toe coordinating.
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 fun and flirty look.
To get the look just right, have fun and turn to some of the most stylish celebrities for inspiration.
For a chic look, opt for a monochromatic outfit and pair it with a matching hat or a contrasting hat.
Vere Milan Delaware 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 hat.
Fair Sabrina was joined by Yuqian Lan in a red Chanel jacket with matching pants and hat.
Gigi Hadid looked super chic outside the Miu Miu show in a white dress and coordinating hat with pops of purple.
Kendall Jenner gave the humble hat-trick an elevated spin at the US Open in a matching white dress.
While Ashlee Simpson attended the opening of the Church boutique in Los Angeles, she rocked the gorgeous accessory backwards.
