Fashion caps

Caps, which have recently lost their positions in favor of wide-brimmed hats, this year again begin to regain the palm. This is not surprising, because they are practical and versatile.

To the delight of lovers of this accessory, the choice of caps is replete with variety.

This year, in order to look fashionable and relevant, you should get several caps and different styles at once to complement various everyday bows. In order not to get confused in the variety presented by fashion designers, you need to know which styles are worth your close attention. Remember that the cap itself is a unisex item, so men and women should explore their varieties at the same time.

Such a cap is an invariable attribute of representatives of the Hip Hop style and rap cultures. It is correct to call these caps snapbacks. A distinctive feature is a wide semicircular straight visor.

There are several ways to wear rap caps:

• Traditionally, rappers wear them, slightly shifted to the side. It is believed that this method is the most correct and fashionable;

It is allowed to wear a rapper cap with a visor straight. Even conservatives will like this more democratic way;

The rebels express their protest by putting on a cap with a visor back. Among the female gender, it was fashionable to wear a cap like this in the early 2000s, in the wake of the popularity of the Wild Angel series. Now this fashion is returning to the women's wardrobe.

In order for the snapback to fit well into your image, it is not necessary to completely repeat the style of the rap artist.

Kepi ​​in a bright unusual color with stripes or spikes will perfectly complement the image in the style of sporty chic.

In fact, this is an alliance of a hat and a cap, which is a hat with a visor. There are differences between male and female models.

Women's hats with a visor have a more sophisticated outline. The option of a cap-hat for women can be decorated with ears, such models are especially popular with young people and glamorous beauties.

The women's model is distinguished by a rounded smooth base, made of a single monolithic panel, flowing into a small visor. It does not have a fastener and can be decorated in various ways. They wear such hats, as a rule, in the cool season - in autumn and spring. Fans of the Japanese youth subculture prefer them to any other.

There are three main interpretations of the cap-hat for men:

Zhirinovka is a bright representative of the men's cap-hat. The headdress got its name in honor of a well-known politician in Russia, who often appeared in it in public. Zhirinovka will save you from the winter cold, as it is usually sewn on a warm lining. She has special "ears" to protect her ears from the wind. The model features a high base and a short visor.

The binnie looks like a regular hat with a visor. Such a model is sewn in the same way as a classic six-panel baseball cap. Binnie is distinguished by a small visor and the absence of a fastener. Preference is given to her by young men who successfully combine her with a laid-back urban style.

There is also a confederate cap. Modern fashionistas owe the appearance of this accessory in the wardrobe to a military headdress. More precisely, the merger of the Polish and American variants of military caps. This cap is very different from its military predecessors, which allows you to wear it not only with military style kits.

The confederate is also a women's headdress. There are both winter and lightweight summer options.

The baseball cap came into everyday wardrobe from American sports. Nowadays, it is customary to call all sports varieties of caps visually close to it. The classic model is a soft base of six wedges with a hard peak.

What is a baseball cap made of?

• Logo. Initially, when a baseball cap was part of sports equipment, the name of the team was put on it. Now, under the visor, the name of the manufacturer is most often indicated;

• Visor - a necessary component and a distinctive element. By its shape and length, you can determine the type of cap;

• Eyelets. These are special holes for ventilation, which are relevant in summer models;

• Wedges - These are the so-called petals that form the upper part of the baseball cap. The classic model has six of them, all of them are sewn together in a circle;

• Clasp. The classic model can be with a fastener that regulates the size, or without it.

For bold fashionistas, designers offer caps with pompoms.They are perfect for fall or spring. Such an accessory is able to refresh both a sporty and a romantic look.

Among the various youth movements, caps with various logos are especially popular. The names of fashionable music groups, sports teams, names of celebrities and just popular words and phrases are applied to the caps.

FTP. This is an abbreviation of the expression "Fuck The Population", fashionable among the youth. As soon as this cut became fashionable, cap makers were quick to put it on their products. There are caps on the market with such a set of letters, written in different fonts on different backgrounds.

NHL. Hockey fans choose hats with the logo of their favorite team. There are many options for the most demanding taste. Caps like this don't usually go out of style. Most often found in matches.

Letter S. Fans of DC comics and just people with humor choose caps with the logo of the main superhero of the last decades. If you remember the comics, there was also a super woman, so these caps are also perfect for girls. The most important thing is not to wear such a cap along with a T-shirt that depicts an iron man.

Mercedes. As well as BMW, Volkswagen. The list can be continued with other car brands. Car lovers and just fashionistas choose caps with car logos. Most often, these baseball caps can be found at events dedicated to motorsport, such as races, car tuning festivals, car audio.

Obey. The brainchild of youth subcultures. It is a logo consisting of white letters on a red background. Often applied to rapper caps as a manifestation of the rebellious spirit. The youth fell in love with such a logo so much that manufacturers put it on various styles of caps.

The presence of a mesh at the back is a distinctive feature of a trucker cap or Trucker Hat, as it is also called. Such a model will necessarily have a fastener to regulate the size, a voluminous front part, consisting of a single petal and a mesh, instead of a back part.

A very original interpretation of the classic cap is a visor with a clasp. This is often seen on the tennis court or waiters in fast food restaurants. Is it worth wearing such a model in life? Quite. Especially to protect the eyes from the scorching sun.

It can be sewn from a different number of petals. A bicycle cap will not have fasteners at the back. Its style implies a small visor size for the convenience of cycling. The fabric is more often light, summer, which is also made for the convenience of the owner.

It is said that at Google it is customary to call interns Noogle. During their internship at the company, they wear a multicolored propeller baseball cap with the eponymous lettering.

True or not, it is not known, but bright caps with a propeller are popular in Russia as well. Very often, animators supplement their work costumes with them. Such caps can be found at comic friendly parties. In everyday life, those who are over 10 years old should not wear such a masterpiece.

This name was given to the types of caps, consisting of six parts. A bright representative of the six-blade is a baseball cap. There are also beret caps with six wedges. This cut is typical for berets with a visor in the English style.

An example of a combination of classics, sport and practicality. It is an alliance of cap and beret.Outwardly, this wardrobe item looks like a beret with a visor, and the beret can be tailored from one or eight parts.

Such caps fell in love with both sexes at the beginning of the last century. It is this model that perfectly complements the images in a classic and even business style. Casual style is completely unthinkable without its use. But to combine such a cap with sportswear is a sign of bad taste. Although representatives of some social strata fell in love with this combination.

It has the name Flat cap. One of the traditional beret cap models that has survived to this day. It consisted of a monolithic upper part and a visor. There were two variations of such a cap: high and flat.

• The high version of the cap had a distinction between the top and the visor. Representatives of the British intelligentsia did not leave the house without such a headdress. Representatives of the Ivy League, aristocrats and just fashionistas used this accessory everywhere. Everyone's favorite hero of English detectives, Sherlock Holmes, also wore a flat cap.

• The narrow version of the English cap was distinguished by the fact that the upper part was pulled over the visor, practically covering it. Drivers love these caps. Older models of cars had low ceilings, and the narrow version fit well in the cab.

Sewn from eight petals, fastened with a button on top, the eight-piece cap fell in love with many modern dandies and fashionistas. Unlike the English cap, the eight-piece cap is suitable for both sexes who want to bring English charm to their image. Men choose it for its versatility, women for its unique British style.

Such a beret cap will be appropriate at any age.She will make the image of young fashionistas more serious, on the contrary, she will give charm and enthusiasm to adults. There are several variations of this cap:

• A zhiganka or a hooligan, as it is also called, is a male version of a headdress. Its prototype was the caps of English tomboys and paperboys. In Russia, it got its name because of the love of criminal elements for it in the early 90s. She really has a rather perky look, which does not prevent sophisticated bohemian representatives from wearing it.

  Outwardly, the hooligan looks like a narrow version of a flat cap, due to the base pulled over the visor.

• Gavroche is suitable for both bold and conservative fashionistas. It is distinguished from the male version of the eight-blade by a clear distinction between the upper part and the visor. Gavroche is more like a high version of an English cap.

Caps have a number of advantages over their main competitors - hats, scarves and hats:

• A wide selection of styles and colors, making it possible to choose a headdress in accordance with the occasion and preferences.

• Unlike scarves, caps are suitable for both men and women.

• You can add a cap to different looks: romantic, business, preppy, casual, elegant and wear them at any time of the year. Hats are also suitable for any look, but from the middle of autumn it becomes cold in them. And hats do not fit at all with many of your sets.

• It is various caps that give zest and originality to your image.

When choosing a cap, it is important to choose the right size. It is best to try on the product before buying. If you feel discomfort, pressure on your head, then the size is small for you. A cap that is too loose will slide off the head and make it uncomfortable to wear.A cap of the correct size should have a snug fit, but not feel constricting.

Look in the mirror: the accessory should decorate you and not spoil the geometry of your face.

Owners of a narrow face should abandon massive styles in favor of neat, head-hugging caps with a small narrow visor.

A wide face, on the contrary, will be balanced by voluminous wide styles with a large wide visor.

For the right oval-shaped face, choose what you like. It should be remembered that a deliberately wide cap will emphasize your fragility, while a smaller cap will look sophisticated and appropriate for creating any look.

When choosing from a variety of options, pay attention to color. Often, it is he who determines the stylistic direction and is responsible for how the piece of clothing fits into your image. In the new season, designers recommend opting for the following colors:

• pink,

• red,

• camouflage,

• metallic,

• white,

• Gray.

The appearance will depend on the choice of material. Try to avoid mixing textures unless necessary. Warm, voluminous fabrics are more appropriate in the design of winter caps and are better combined with textured winter fabrics. Light summer fabrics on caps will look good in combination with thin summer suits in different styles.

In 2016, natural fabrics will be in fashion:

• Mink fur,

• Velveteen,

• Cotton,

• Silk,

• large wool knit,

• Tweed,

• Silk is chiffon.

Contrary to the beliefs of many fashionistas that a cap is an exclusively sporty item, you can wear it with various wardrobe items. Everything is limited only by the way you want to create.

The only exceptions are strict business suits.However, if you wish, you can complement them with a beret cap, making the look softer and less formal.

Avoid pairing with evening wear or a cocktail dress. For such combinations, you need to have impeccable taste and bold style.

Use a fashion accessory to create various fashion sets, for all occasions:

• Create an image in style sporty chic. A cap in rap style will help you with this. Wear it with a sporty dress and sneakers, or with joggers and sneakers.

• casual - one of the least demanding styles. It can be created on the basis of both business and sports items. For this look, choose a warm eight-piece, complement it with an oversized coat and wide trousers.

• Preppy. A men's English cap or a women's eight-piece cap will fit perfectly into an image reminiscent of the uniform of the Ivy League universities.

• Military is not the first season is one of the popular styles. It is valued for its convenience, practicality and simplicity. Balance khaki trousers and a coarse-knit sweater with laconic simple boots, and a khaki confederate cap will help you complete the look.

To create a unique style, it is important not to be afraid of experiments and often deviate from the usual style decisions. Such an accessory as a cap is indispensable for modern dandies and fashionistas, at least for the next couple of seasons.