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During the chilly months, a beanie is as much of an essential as a thick scarf and a cozy coat. As much as we love our floppy hats, they just don’t offer the same warmth as a knit hat. Beanies protect our ears from arctic winds and they also help us master that effortless model-off-duty look. It’s the reason why beanies have become a fashion girl favorite in the winter and beyond.
Rocking your beanie with your favorite puffer jacket is a classic look, but there are so many cute ways to wear a beanie. Dressing it up with some of your fancier pieces is a great way to achieve a mix-and-match style. You don’t have to go quite as dressy as sporting a beanie with your gowns, but that hat can be a great addition to an eveningwear-in-the-day look. Think beyond thick jackets and chunky boots and try your favorite beanie with heels, co-ords, dresses and a fuzzy piece or two. You’ll be surprised by how almost anything works with your hat.
Need some inspiration on just how to wear a beanie this season? Click through the gallery to see some fresh beanie outfits to try stat.
19 Cute Ways to Wear a Beanie
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Prints, Please
One of the easiest ways to dress up your classic black beanie is by wearing it with a printed dress. If you want to take things up a few notches, pair it with contrasting heels. Remember your thick tights on blustery days.
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Seasonless Style
Who says that you have to put away your heeled sandals and oversized sunglasses in the winter? Not us. Style them with a furry jacket, a beanie and boyfriend jeans. If you’re concerned about freezing toes, add in a pair of statement socks.
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Red-y for Winter
This outfit looks super chic. The best part is you probably already have similar pieces in your closet. Coordinate the rest of your ensemble with your black beanie, then add in some color with a vibrant coat. Get extra style cred with a pair of chunky boots and by carrying a floppy hat.
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Cool Color Combo
Gray, pink, navy, mustard and black is a color combination you probably wouldn’t think of on your own. This outfit shows how fab they actually look together. Take inspiration from the oversized silhouette by keeping each piece clean and unfussy.
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Don't Forget About Makeup
What’s the quickest way to dress up any outfit? With red lipstick, of course. A bold lip plus a beanie equals a chic look.
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Winter Whites
Some fashion rules were made to be broken, especially the one about not wearing white after Labor Day. Her white ensemble has us dreaming of a winter wonderland. The dove gray coat and blush heels add some contrast, but they fit into the clean color scheme.
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Top It Off
Take those tweed co-ords and over-the-knee boots and add a beanie on top. Complete the outfit by draping a jacket over your shoulders. It’s a fashion girl trick that works with almost every ensemble, just like a beanie.
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Gray Days
The gray skies of winter may get us down, but her monochromatic look has the opposite effect. The mix of textures and shades is so chic. Plus, the beanie and oversized sunnies give it a fun daytime vibe.
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24/7 Dressing
No matter where you’re going, you could rock this look. The cotton candy-colored coat, white separates and oversized gray beanie work for almost any occasion. The round tassel bag, black tights and heels ensure maximum versatility.
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Fashion First
Boots may be the shoe of choice in winter, but some fashion girls are never going to miss the opportunity to showcase their favorite sandals. The black beanie, furry coat and midi skirt balance out the exposed legs and toes. If you’re not ready for bare legs, you can add in some tights.
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Red Idea
Fashion is all about accentuating the right stuff. Here, it’s the different red tones. Don’t worry about having a perfect Pantone match, differing shades are fine. Her beanie, shirt, bag pompom and sock trim don’t match, but they do coordinate.
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Fringe Benefits
A fringed skirt like this is too fun to be saved until after dark. Make it work while the sun is still out by donning it with a classic camel coat, a tote and a textured beanie.
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Keep It Cool
Don’t want to rock a shimmering maxi dress in the daytime? No worries. You can still dress up your beanie using more traditional daywear pieces. Her khaki jacket paired with cropped leather pants and slip-on shoes looks put-together thanks to the fit of each piece.
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Pinky Swear
A pair of bleached jeans and a nubby beanie may not be the first things that come to mind when you think fancy, but a pink jacket, heeled boots and a turtleneck can quickly change that. It also helps if your jeans are a work of art.
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Biker Beanie
An outfit like this combines almost all of our fave wardrobe staples. The biker jacket, beanie, floral dress and loafers are great individually, but they look even better together. Don’t forget to add some frilled socks and statement earrings for an unexpected twist.
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Going Dotty
Your black peacoat is a classic, but it cannot compete with an appliquéd coat like hers. Note the way the beanie’s pompom plays up the black feathers in the jacket. The black boots and bag tie everything together.
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Layer It On
There are lots of different elements going on here, but they don’t feel overwhelming. The blue, black and white color palette keeps things cohesive, while the black accessories help ground the look.
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Fuzzy Thoughts
Everyone loves a good beanie, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be the star accessory. The fuzzy gloves are the focal point here, but the coordinating white beanie helps make them pop. Same goes for the bag.
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Snuggle Up
A beanie and a furry coat are two pieces that are as cool as they are comfortable. Ensure that you’ll never want to take them off by styling a multicolored jacket with your tried-and-true black beanie. You can even throw in a printed bag for more drama.
