13 Different Types Of Caps To Elevate Your OOTD & Protect Yourself From The Sun

Trying to hide a greasy hair situation? Get a baseball cap that goes effortlessly with denims and tees when you're out and about. You may have seen professional sportspeople don these caps often, both on and off the courts. We like the sporty-chic look these caps give. And we found this basic but super wearable baseball cap by Rag & Bone that's perfect to wear with your jeans. Throw on a pair of white sneakers, and you're good to go.  

You may have spotted several Hip Hop artists sport SnapBacks in music videos and shows. With an adjustable strap, a SnapBack is more dynamic than a Baseball cap in terms of sizing. Get one for your next Hip Hop concert or a cool street-style look. We found this cool SnapBack cap with eye-catching colours and emojis, perfect for the summer. 

Slightly more casual than a baseball cap, we like that a Five Panel Cap is more structured, and can be worn on multiple occasions. It's perfect for when you're out running errands. We spotted this chic unisex Five Panel cap from Buff. It's made with ultra-lightweight materials and moisture-wicking mesh. We also like that it's black, so it goes with most outfits. 

This type of cap got its name because it was popularly worn by, well, truckers in the US back in the 90s. This could be the perfect pick for hot days if you'd like to shield your face from the sun but still have a lot of ventilation, since the back is completely made of mesh. We found this cool girl-coded one in blue from Converse with an adjustable snapback closure that would look fab paired with graphic tees.

Typically spotted on athletes to keep the sun off their faces, visors are great for when you're playing a sport. With adjustable straps, they stay put while you're having an active day out. We found this chic running visor by Under Armour with an adjustable straps and minimal detailing, great for keeping cool while you're out and about. 

Just add a Fedora to your outfit and get ready for your next holiday. A fedora makes your outfit look casual and stylish at the same time; which is quite the filmy addition to your wardrobe! We spotted this solid brown-coloured fedora hat with a wide ribbon detail which looks like something Bella Hadid would wear. It's perfect for that stylish yet casual day look when the weather gets a little cooler.

Everything about a beret screams personality! Looking to dress down for an occasion? Just put on a Beret and instantly watch your fashion quotient go up. This brown beret cap by Vero Moda comes in numerous colours and is perfect for the day and evenings as well during the winters.

Heading to a beach holiday or a pool party? Get a straw hat to protect yourself from the strong sun rays. What's more is that a Straw Hat instantly gives your OOTD a beachy, vacay look instantly. We found this super cowgirl-esque straw hat from Revolve;s section, from a brand called Lack of Color which will definitely amp up any boring fit.

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Shopping for the winter? Pick a cute and fluffy beanie that covers up your ears and a bad hair day in style. Mostly made of wool, they're great to keep warm in the colder months. We found this cute little beanie in multi-coloured hues. The soft knit blend is great for keeping warm on slightly cooler days. 

Buckets hats have made a huge comeback from the early 2000's, much like most of the fashion trends from back in the day. This one's a super trendy cap that screams Gen Z core. This denim one from Chokore is great for Hip Hop nights and parties. 

Boater Caps have a hard exterior often made from straw. They're more structured than a regular Straw Hat, giving you a more put-together look, and go well with semi-formal wear as well. The Myaraa Black Regular Bow Boater Hat comes with wide brim and high quality ribbon trim. Made of natural straw grass, it's ideal for parties, vacations and more.

You may have spotted the Newsboy Cap on the much raved about show, 'Peaky Blinders'. Similar to a Flat cap, this one is fuller on the sides and was made popular in Europe during the 19th Century. We found this awesome retro-style Newsboy Cap with Ralph Lauren's signature colours, blue and white. It's perfect for elevating your casual day look if you're going for a vintage vibe. 

While Cowboy hats were typically worn for a day of laborious work, they've become a style statement now. Go ahead and get one if you'd like your outfit to talk about your personality. We picked this Fedora hat style Cowboy Hat in beige. The wide grosgrain ribbon hat band makes it look chic on most semi formal fits. Pick trousers of the same colour with tan slip-ons and you're good to head on a sunny day.