Not-So-Basic Beanies to Elevate your Wardrobe

While less can be more, beanies are the contrary. Elevate your outfit with a beanie that channels cold-weather cool. We’re going beyond the basics and highlighting the beanies that bring more than just comfort.

Warm and whimsical, or easy-going and eccentric: these beanies aren’t for babies. Here are four beanies to take your headgear from basic to boss:

Sans-Wedding Veils 

Who says veils are only for weddings? Get tangled up in a veiled beanie for a full blown femme feel. A netted beanie looks best when paired with monochromatic outfits airing on the minimal side. Style yours with dark cropped trousers and leather booties.

All Ears

Get playful with a beanie that’s guaranteed to make you smile from ear to ear. An eared beanie can skew childish quickly. Combat the youthfulness with a look that’s all grown up. Think polished and cultivated, like a black cocoon coat and printed trousers.

All Balled Up

Your cherished childhood headgear is back with a chic vengeance. Pom-pom beanies make cool-climate cute with the addition of a fluffy woolen ball perched atop your head. Wear it with slightly shredded straight-legged jeans and a boyfriend blazer for an androgynous look.

Bead the Way

Bring some not-so-heavy metal to your beanie. The hardware adds textured edge to softer looks. Look for embellishments in the same color as your beanie for a subtle pop or in contrasting tones for a bolder feel. Pair it with strong textiles like denim and leather for a well-balance outfit.

Looking for a headwear bound to bring in the compliments? Count on a better-than-basic-beanie to do the trick. They’re warm, they’re stylish and they’re just what your closet’s missing.

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