Finally a Thing: Dad Hat Hairstyles
For once, we’ve got the weather to thank for this sudden street style phenomenon, at least in our here Nor’eastern neck of the woods. Baseball caps are the best accessory for the winter season’s erratic winds and flurries, as they provide some warmth while injecting our overall look with a touch of athletic savvy—a huge runway and real-way theme for the past few seasons.
How to Style Around Them
Good things come in threes, including the most stylish ways to wear this sporty hair accessory. The low top allows for a lot more hair to peek through on the sides, which means it won’t overwhelm on women with smaller features or shorter hair, too. Try it atop a head of messy, slightly scrunchy It girl waves, with a few tendrils peeking through on each side to give more density to your overall hairstyle. You can also be a true bad babe and tuck your sideburns behind your ears and against the brim (or don the hat over some fierce Dutch braids) for some major face time.
Whatever You Do, Embrace the Dorkiness
The real power of the dad hat lies in its irony. We love the unadulterated 1990s version of dad hat hairstyles the most—that is, as a makeshift ponytail holder, with your locks looped through that perforated, adjustable tab at the back. That’s right, folks, that stadium look you once rocked at the homecoming game has finally gone fetch, and paired with those high-rise jeans and woven choker, it looks like you’re well off shopping in your own closets. Fistpump! Want more insider trends from the NYFW shows? Check out our street style roundup.
