How to pair a hat to your coat. 

 

One of the biggest questions I get is how to pair a hat with a coat. It makes sense, as for many, outerwear is when one wears a hat.

I always wear a hat with any outfit, but there are a few tips for having your favorite hat complement your go-to fall/winter coat. So today, I am sharing those tips.

 

 

Plaid or patterned coats: The first rule of thumb is simply pulling one color from the coat and having that connection to your hat color. Remember, it never needs to be a perfect match, but rather in the same family or tone. Any of these color combinations would work great with this plaid coat.

Another excellent option, and the key one I'll be sharing here, is the power of a scarf.

 

 

Try tying your palettes together with a solid color that connects the two (hat and coat). This light-colored greyish-blue scarf does just that with this wine and navy plaid coat.  

One of my all-time favorite styles is playing with patterns. Try a floral or plaid on top of your patterned coat. This is a great way to compliment your hat. Plus, it is super stylish, totally fun, and shows confidence. And who wants to feel more confident when leaving the house for the day?

 

 

Camel coats: I will always and forever love a camel coat. Forever!

And I love a play on the world of beiges and tans. These versatile neutrals are a canvas for your creativity, they complement every skin tone, and have an air of class that is spot on.

You can pair these gorgeous neutrals in more than one way. I love this tye-dye scarf for a fun, modern look. Or try a floral. Any way you want to go, the key is to connect at least one color in your hat and one color in your coat through your scarf du jour.

 

 

The Leather Jacket: Whether your jacket is a pop of color like this beautiful emerald green or a classic black or brown, adding a scarf to the mix is a perfect way to not only match your hat but also add extra style to your day. I love this combo of florals with the sporty vibe of the moto jacket.

 

 

Pop of Color Puffers: Why not add a fun pop of color to your warmest winter coat? There are a few ways to go here, but I chose this super fun yellow, floral, and plaid scarf for an example. Or why not pair a classic leopard scarf with this sporty jacket and a lux fedora?! It's really a fun way to play in color and keep that style factor high!

 

 

Neutrals: I love soft neutrals these days, so of course, I made the original Easy Does It Fedora for me in Alabaster and Barely Blush (Signature). Pairing this with, say, this gorgeous coat, I could go a number of ways. Here, I am showing this with a fabulous taupe scarf. So there are now three different tones (really four with the trim on the hat), yet they go beautifully together for a super soft, lux look.

I could also pair these two (hat and coat) with a wine-colored scarf. That would be so sharp. Wine is a perfect color because it's a lipstick or nail polish color, so it reads as neutral.

It all depends on your mood that day - get yourself LOTS of scarves (that's what I do.)

 

 

A Solid Coat: One scarf can do it all. For example, all the colors of the Easy Does It Fedora collection can go with this coat just by finding a gorgeous scarf with a pattern and multiple colors.

 

So you can see how easy it is to have your favorite hat work great with your fall/winter wear. Give it a try. Be bold and play with patterns. Find a color wheel and play with the opposites and complementary palettes.

 

 

Of course, if you have any questions or are wondering what will specifically work for you, just let me know.

Gosh, I love the change of seasons! Bring on the layers!

xo