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STYLE EDGE: Hot Heads by Jordan Barnes, Sean Vidal and Rachel Wilkerson While global warming may be killing the polar bears and giving Al Gore a job again, inclement weather has finally made its way to Michigan State University where it belongs. Though many students complain about the cold weather and slick sidewalks that make walking home drunk a real liability, those who care about fashion look forward to the drop in temperature as an excuse to buy new clothes and accessories. This season, the hat is the must-have accessory at MSU. While many students opt for wearing the hood, the hat is both sensible and stylish. No matter your personality, there’s a hat for you. Let us show you how to wrap your dome. Women's Hats
The New Newsboy. The most popular hat at MSU this winter, it’s based on the turn-of-the-century hat worn by newsboys. The updated style is in a chunky knit with a brim and comes in a variety of colors. In black or brown, the brim covers the furrowed brow of the angry alterna-girl who wears it. It gives the middle finger to fashion, girls, guys, pop music, etc. In teal, it’s confident, put-together and girly, but in an eclectic way. She can stand her ground but still go weak in the knees for the right guy. Degree of difficulty to pull off: 4 Find it in East Lansing: Urban Outfitters For the Label Lover: Burberry
The Beret. This classic style goes trans-Atlantic and is tres chic on American girls in Paris or in college towns. Felt or angora berets in soft colors like winter white and baby pink are feminine and flirty, while a knit beret in a fun color should be worn with a slouchy hobo bag for a sexy magpie look. In animal fur, it's incredibly plush and says, “Hey, PETA activists…I could buy you.” DOD: 6 East Lansing: Target Label Lover: Surell (It’s mink!)
The Classic Ski Hat. The classic pom-pom hat makes the transition from the slopes to the sidewalks this winter. For the ski bunny who can’t actually ski down the bunny hill, the wearer of this hat looks great, but never leaves the lodge. If the hat is worn in a plain color without a pattern, it should be paired with skintight black Hardtail pants and light tan Ugg boots. You’ll look ready to hit the slopes, even if though you definitely know how to ski. With jeans, cozy sweaters, luxe knits you’ll look ready to curl up with your favorite book next a raging fire that you’d absolutely never raise a finger to chop wood for. DOD: 7 East Lansing: American Eagle Label Lover: Juicy Couture
The Cabbie. The driver’s hat is supremely hip. It has a slick urban vibe and, worn by a beautiful girl, it’s hella intimidating. The hat comes in a range of black, grey and houndstooth and looks best paired with designer jeans tucked into chic leather boots. DOD: 9 East Lansing: Probably no where, let’s be honest. Label Lover: Eugenia Kim Men's Hats
The Close-Fit Knit. This hat looks good on all men and can be worn with our without the brim. Knit is the best material because it’s more breathable than fleece. The plain version looks good on those with longer hair and is laid-back and no fuss. They come in so many colors; they leave lots of room to exhibit personal style; a neutral beanie with a splash of color is style-conscious; a green beanie with the MSU “S” says you have a rod for Tom Izzo. DOD: 1 EL: Abercrombie & Fitch Label Lover: Polo
The Brimmed Beanie. The alternative to the beanie, the extra inch of fabric on the front says, “I’m more hardcore than you are.” The brim originated as a tool to hold up snowboarders’ goggles, and it still gives off an “extreme” vibe. It can be worn with any hairstyle, and looks best with a hoodie or snowboarding jacket (so fuck your Northface—it needs to be paired with a real snowboarding brand). The brimmed beanie can only be worn sideways or backward. This is non-negotiable. DOD: 3 EL: Moosejaw Label Lover: Burton (Bonus: It has pouches for your headphones!)
The Fidel. Named after Mr. Castro, this hat is worn by Mr. Emo. It usually comes in wool for winter and is available plain or patterned. A minimal winter hat, it needs to be worn with a slim corduroy jacket as opposed to a parka layered over a hoodie over a sweater over a button-down over your girlfriend’s bra. Made for the alternative guy, it complements a MAC and a messenger bag. If your iPod plays The Decemberists, then this hat is for you. DOD: 8 EL: Urban Outfitters
The Classic Ski Hat. Not just for your kid brother anymore, this hat looks uber-cool when you wear it without the snowpants. It looks good in any color and should have a bad-Christmas-sweaterish design on it. Only for the outgoing man, it makes you look even more popular, even if you never leave your dorm. It should be paired with luxe layers: broken-in cords, thermal crew, supersoft graphic tee, and zip-front cardigan. DOD: 6 EL: American Eagle Label Lover: Patagonia
Fedora. Opinionated and aggressive, this guy and this hat says, “I’m original, fuck you.” This hat is exclusively worn by the music guru with a vintage Ramones concert tee. He wears the hat as he embarks on solo activities such as photography, journaling, approaching beautiful women in parks. (Or bars. Or parking lots. Or alleys.) It runs the risk of looking elderly if worn by the wrong guy. DOD: 10 EL: Scavenger Hunt Label Lover: Armani Dishonorable Mentions
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