About 15 years ago, wanting to find hats to add style, but also because hats are great but you just don’t see them worn in the states that often, I purchased to wool flat caps (black and taupe). I still wear them every winter when the temperatures dance just above freezing and they keep my head perfectly warm while also adding a touch of style.

Since that time, and with my travels to Europe, I have added Panana hats to my summer wardrobe and again am reminded that hats can have style as well as functionality. Baseball caps are not the only option, nor are stocking caps in the winter. Thank goodness! Don’t get me wrong, I love and will regularly reach for my cloth baseball caps when I go walking and pay attention to the color, but there is an elevation to the entire wardrobe when a flat cap (another great option depending on one’s face shape is a newsboy’s hat), panama or fedora is chosen.

Yet another detail we can add to our wardrobe to finish it while also adding a touch of signature style. Upon reflection, part of the reason I didn’t wear such hats as often in the distant past is that I didn’t see many people wearing hats, and you really do make yourself noticed when you wear a stylish choice for the head, especially when others are forgoing this option even if it would make sense to do so to either protect our face from the sun or keep our head warm. Finally, I cast that fear of what others might think aside, and have been wearing my hats with frequency both in winter and summer.

Recently, in a Financial Times article, they shared how these caps are coming back in style with the younger generation, and what great news. However, what this article also demonstrates is that this style choice is timeless. All the more reason to purchase one (or two) for your wardrobe needs and color preferences and purchase well. In this month’s post, I will be styling outfits with the flat cap, introducing you to British and Irish brands that make them so that you can explore all of the many designs, colors and fabrics they offer because there are many and what you will see below is just a small sampling.

Let’s get to the outfits~

Chic, Casual & Smart

~Borges & Scott’s The Woods – Yorkshire Tweed Flat Cap (many colors)~

~AllSaints Ara East West Suede Tote, two colors, cognac or steel blue (shown)~

~We Norwegians Setesdal merino wool and cashmere vest, navy, 50% off~

~Joseph’s Joe Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse~

~Sofft’s Paige Chelsea boots, brown~

~Frame’s Mellow wide-leg jean in Solace wash, 27.5″ inseam~

~How Great Ideas Happen: The Hidden Steps Behind Breakthrough Success by George Newman, to be released on Janaury 27th~

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Gentle Winter, Seeking an Early Spring

~Gaelsong’s Ladies Irish Linen flat cap, many colors~

~Veronica Beard Aaliyah striped cotton-blend blazer, two colors, 55% off OR Evereve’s Rory Multi-Stripe Blazer~

~Veronica Beard Lisa 70mm Pointed Toe bootie, many colors~

~Vince’s Double Face Check Wool & Cashmere Scarf~

~Frame’s The Vertical jean, in Brazen wash, 32.5″ inseam~

~The Typewriter and the Guillotine: An American Journalist, a German Serial Killer, and Paris on the Eve of WWII by Mark Braude, to be released on January 20th~

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Dressed Up and Staying Warm

~Boston Scally Co., The Winter Rose, – frozen plaid (scally cap, similar to a flat cap)~

~Stuart, Stuart Weitzman Power 85 Pump, nice blue, other colors available~

~Mulberry’s Small Darley Leather Crossbody Bag~

~Loewe’s classic rounded soft belt, many colors~

~Avec Les Filles Belted Longline Trench Coat~

~Lily Silk’s Sprezzatura Silk Blouse~

~Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Trouser, navy (black and burgundy also available), 30″ inseam~

~How to Be a Rich Old Lady: Your Guide to Easy Investing, Building Wealth, and Creating the Wild, Beautiful Life You Want by Amanda Holden~

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~Explore more Outfits of the Month posts here in TSLL’s Archives.