Beanies and Caps: How to Wear Headwear Without Ruining the Fit

In autumn, headwear is the first thing you put on and the first thing people notice. The right one turns a basic hoodie into an outfit. The wrong one makes the whole look feel like an accident.

Four types worth owning

- Beanie: the autumn and winter staple. A short fisherman cut sitting above the ears reads streetwear; a longer one pulled to the brow is the classic.

- Dad cap: soft crown, curved brim, adjustable strap. The most versatile piece you can own; works with a hoodie or a shirt.

- Snapback / fitted: flat brim, structured front. Louder, best with oversized silhouettes.

- Bucket hat: a summer and festival piece, but in a dark colour it works into autumn too.

Three rules that work

1. Pull the colour from the fit. Your headwear should repeat a colour you're already wearing: sneakers, a hoodie graphic, your trousers.

2. Match the proportions. A wide jacket and baggy pants can carry a bold cap. With a slim outfit, go for a simple beanie.

3. One logo at a time. Big logo on the cap plus big logo on the hoodie is too much. Let one piece lead.

The most common mistakes

A beanie perched on top of the head like a hat for a doll, a worn-out cap with a sweat-stained band, and headwear that matches nothing else you're wearing.

Get the right piece

Beanies, caps and hoodies that actually go together are at DOPESTORE. Start with one neutral piece in black or beige and you're covered for the whole season.