The ultimate guide to wearing a hat and looking chic

Head Accessories: 17 Ways to wear a hat like a streetstyle star

Angela Goh

18 Apr 2016

mis à jour le 3 May 2019 à 11:41

Want to know how to pull off hats with stylish finesse? Let the experts show you.

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Match it up in bold colours
Sizzling hot. Mariana Moldovan's got the chic red outfit in the bag. There's nothing quite like a bright scarlet wide brim hat to get heads turning. Yes, the world's sexiest colour can look good on your head too.
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Burgundy babe
A burgundy or wine-coloured hat will make your lipstick shade stand out, especially when the rest of your outfit is dark and sultry.
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Goodness grey-cious
This grey stetson-esque hat brings an interesting retro style to life. Pile on some layers and make those mismatched fabrics work their magic.
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With some shades
A jet black hat will always go hand-in-hand with a dark pair of sunglasses. Go for a shock of colour in your outfit to make a statement.
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Whites and neutrals
Erika Boldrin pulls off a white felt hat with a striped outfit and some Adidas sneakers. This is A loose-fitting daytime look that is casual and laid-back.
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Black ensemble
Fashion blogger Amelie Lloyd is giving off some serious wicked vibes here - in a fabulous way. The all-black ensemble includes a simple dome-top hat and a long-sleeved v-neck blouse that exudes tasteful style.
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Quirky and cute
Irina Babanova flaunts an intriguing ensemble here in whites and navy blues, which matches her cropped hair and hat perfectly.
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Tame colours
Barbora Ondrackova's floppy brim hat in its neutral colour matches well with the beige jacket, beige boots and beige bag in this ensemble. A perfectly coordinated outfit.
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Short brim sweetness
Wide brim hats may be all the rage right now, but we've seen some pretty elegant short brim hats recently. This red snappy piece is the perfect addition to any outfit for any season, hot or cold.
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Plenty of shade
This extra wide and extra floppy hat will give any wearer the ultimate protection from the sun for sure. They don't have to be reserved for days out at the beach in summer - they can look ultra chic in the city, too.
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Vintage flat top hat
Fashion Designer So Young Kim knows just how to dress young. This adorable flat top hat with knitted embellishments along the brim gives off a stunningly retro vibe.
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Orange and blue
An odd combination to be sure. Maria Giovanna Abagnale dons an interesting print jumpsuit and windbreaker jacket, along with an orange hat embellished with a blue sash. The colours may be bold, but they work.
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Cowboy colours
Need subtler colours in your wardrobe? A chic wool felt hat in camel tones will not look out of place when paired with a navy wool coat.
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Bright and light
Light colours make for great daytime ensembles. Take a leaf out of Nikita Wong's outfit, complete with tan-coloured hat and sweet sky blue top.
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Dark blue and beautiful
A deep blue hat has the ability to match with almost any other colour, light or dark. Try a black top with a pair of flirty shorts or a mini skirt to bring out the city chick in you.
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More and more layers
When you want to show off your layering skills, don't forget to maximise the look with a cool fedora, shiny boots and frayed-hem jeans. You'll be the epitome of blasé
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Dark and mysterious
Fashion Designer Estelle Michaelides channels her inner enigmatic charm with a flowing boutique dress and mirrored sunglasses. Hoop earrings and a lovely black trilby hat both work well to give off a neat and elegant appearance.

In sunny Singapore, wearing a hat has its pros and cons. On the one hand, some may be less inclined to put on a hat when it's humid and sweltering outside - after all, nobody wants sweaty, mussed hair. But the good thing is that hats can give us plenty of protection from the harsh sun, preventing dark spots and premature aging when it comes to the delicate skin on our faces. Another positive to wearing hats is that it's actually a great way to hide your hair when you're having a bad hair day or just can't be bothered with styling it that morning.

Really, hats can make your whole outfit look complete. Like sexy bangs, a hat can neatly frame your face and make you look like the ultimate style goddess in photographs and selfies. They'll make you stand out, especially if you're donning a brightly coloured number with a mega wide brim to rival a sombrero.

With so many types of hats out there, be it fedoras, flat-brimmed boaters, stetsons or trilby hats, there will definitely be something out there that will suit every kind of face and outfit.

So, if you want to be a master of hat-wearing but have no idea where to start, head on up to the gallery to check out 17 looks that we've recently spotted on streetstyle mavens.

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