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Hat Trends for Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013

Hat Trend #1: Fur hats

You may think that fur is quite predictable when it comes to winter fashion, and of course you will be right. But no one can deny that fur (either genuine or fake) is beautiful and luxurious which makes it popular with women of all ages and fashion tastes. This and some other factors known to designers only have predetermined the fact fur hats will be a great hit during the Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 season.

Fur hats of the Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 fashion season come in a variety of colors. There are hats in dark and neutral tones which are similar to natural fur shades, or bright and eccentric hues which are designed to attract attention.

Shapes will differ as well. You can try huge mounted hats like in Marc Jacobs’ Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 range or smaller and more elegant Russian-style fur hats like in Temperley London’s collection.

How to wear: Fur hats are quite versatile when it comes to wearability. You don’t have to be travelling to the Antarctic region to wear them. There are almost no restrictions. You can wear fur hats with leather pants, jeans, velvet skirts or prints, with nearly any style of clothing and footwear. For inspiration look at Issa and Rachel Zoe’s collections.

Where to wear: Any place you like or need to go.

Hat Trend #2: Cowboy Hats

Western style is not very popular with fashionistas. We do love cowboy boots and shirts sometimes, but that is usually all. However, cowboy hats are going to play a significant role in the new fashion season.

How to wear: Wear your cowboy hat with a cropped jacket and leather gloves, any outfits with zippers will also work. Opt for brighter colors and edgy accessories.

Where to where: Of course cowboy hat will look ridiculous on your way to office but it will be just right at a music festival or a road trip across the country.

Hat Trend #3: Cloche hats

Cloche hats are super feminine. They have come to us from the 1920s and brought elegance and sophistication our fashion era lacks. We all admire gender bending fashion now but returning to our true selves is always good.

How to wear: Wear a cloche hat with womanly dresses, skirt suits, trench coats and chic coats. Add court shoes and classic high boots as well as a pair of leather gloves to your outfit to look smart.

Where to wear: Cloche hats look best at holiday parties and weddings but can be as appropriate at cocktail parties and unofficial gatherings.

Hat Trend #4: Fedora hats

Fedora hats are probably the most versatile hats ever invented. First designed for men in the 19th century, now fedoras are unisex and can be worn with everything.

How to wear: Fedora hats look great with any kind of clothing. They can look feminine if you wear a printed dress or they can look androgynous when you are in trousers and a shirt.

Where to wear: Anywhere, any occasion and any place. Fedoras are always appropriate and look good on anyone.

Hat Trend #5: Top Hats

It may sound surprising but top hats will also be trendy during the Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 fashion season. The hats, which in previous decades were worn only as accessories for drama costumes, have made their way to modern fashion and can be seen both on the runway and in streets.

How and where to wear: Top hats are hardly versatile but they will be just in place at the opera or a themed party. You can also experiment with wearing it to a street, but in this case make sure the focus is on the hat and nothing distracts from it. Don’t wear a tuxedo with a top hat.

Hat Trend #5: Gaucho hats

If top hats are hard to pull off, you will have no problem in using a gaucho hat to complement your look. Gaucho hats are stylish and exquisite, and they are incredibly feminine, too.

How and where to wear: Gaucho hats are not normally worn in streets and are more preferred to be donned to polo racing events or occasions similar to those. However, every new season brings new rules and that means during Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 season you can wear your gaucho hat in a few different ways. Designers pair gaucho hats with strapless cocktail dresses and austere trouser suits. But you can always try something bolder.