It isn't difficult to add style, change a look or make a statement. All you have to do is top off your outfit with a hat, cap or scarf. Work the head cover to pull colors together or cover up a bad hair day. Make your long face look shorter or a round face look narrower. If you're not satisfied with your body, pull the focus up by wearing dark bottoms and a hat with pizzazz.
Fedora
Fedoras are worn by both women and men. They are generally made of felt and sport a narrow brim around the entire circumference of the hat. They have a front-to-back crease, and they're pinched in on the sides. Most fedoras have a ribbon or band for accent. You can add whatever color you want to match or contrast your outfit.
Celebrities who add style with fedoras:
- Cameron Diaz
- Lindsay Lohan
- Victoria Beckham
- Sienna Miller
- Nicole Richie
Beret
The French made the beret one of the trendiest fashion statements to add to a wardrobe. The beret is round and soft with a flat top. It is worn snugly on the top or side of the head by both men and women. Some are made of wool, but others may be made of cotton or other materials. They come in a variety of colors, including black, white, brown, tan or red.
Celebrities you'll see wearing a beret:
- Nicole Richie
- Mary Kate Olson
- Rihanna
- Fergie
Newsboy Hat
Newsboy hats provide a hint of vintage style while updating an otherwise drab wardrobe. The newsboy hat is round with a puffy crown and typically made of wool, leather or cotton. They come in a variety of colors, including tweed and prints.
Celebrities who rock the newsboy hat style:
- Beyonce
- Usher
- Ashley Tisdale
Straw Hat or Sun Hat
The wide brimmed straw hat or sun hat not only protects the face from the harmful sun's rays, it adds style, mystery and femininity to a woman's look, depending on how she wears it. Add a scarf or ribbon for accent or pop of color.
Celebrities you might see wearing a sun hat or straw hat:
- Jessica Alba
- Jennifer Lopez
- Chloe Sevigny
- Kate Hudson
- Denise Richards
- Hayden Panettiere
Baseball Caps
Nothing you can wear on your head is sportier than a baseball cap. Support your favorite team, cover up on a bad hair day or add some color and spunk to your favorite casual outfit.
Celebrities who love their baseball caps:
- Alicia Keys
- Ashton Kutcher
- Beyonce
- Britney Spears
- Giselle Bundchen
Scarves
Head scarves have made a comeback among fashion trendsetters. Not only are they versatile, they protect the head and add an air of mystery. Fold it into a triangle, place it over the head and tie it in a knot beneath your chin or around back under your hair. Or wrap it gypsy style and add some large hoop earrings. Scarves add elegance and grace to an outfit and bring back the old Hollywood glamour of Grace Kelly, Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn.
Celebrities in head scarves include:
- Halle Berry
- Nicole Richie
- Kattie Holmes
- Lindsay Lohan
- Jennifer Lopez
- Nicole Richie
It doesn't take much to completely change a look or style. The addition of a fedora, beret, newsboy hat, straw hat, baseball cap or head scarf may be all you need for just the right amount of current fashion.
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Debby Mayne - Debby Mayne is a published author of more than 30 novels and novellas and former fashion writer for the Home Shopping Network.
