The Floppy Hat

On my recent trip to New York City, in the sea of some of the best dressed people in the world, I saw a trend that seemed to be loved by many: the floppy hat. Wide-brim, 70's inspired hats are here to stay in 2013, with celebrities leading the way with in showing how they incorporate the look into their own personal styles. From black and navy to burgundy and taupe, there's no color that won't suit your own taste. Figuring out how to work this bigger accessory into daily outfits can be daunting, but that is why I am here to help!

Thanks to Victoria Beckham, black has gone from being associated with "goth" to "posh" in the past few decades. When trying to figure out how to style the black floppy hat with an everyday outfit, you can stay even more on trend by working it into an all-black ensemble. For some the all-black could seem like a drag, but by adding the edge of a leather peplum and a studded crop blazer it creates a high-fashion, rocker feel. Finish up with a satchel and black booties and you're an automatic 10!

And now to my favorite color of the bunch: burgundy! Since burgundy is a classic fall color, I decided to balance it out by incorporating some fun fall trends into the outfit. Instead of opting for typical black skinnies, add a high-waisted grey pair with black and gold combat boots for a more casual feel. Then, add in my favorite combination of the moment: a faux fur vest over a cropped sweater. The black and gold accessories with a side braid pull the look together to create the perfect balance of casual and quirky.

With a taupe hat, sticking with more neutral, warm colors in the outfit will fit the hat the best. Sticking with my faux fur obsession, adding a jacket to a boots and jeans look will give it a less casual vibe. If wanted to go more for a boho look you could switch the jacket for a kimono! Then add gold accessories to compliment the neutrals and a blush colored purse for a slight pop of color.

Xo,

Rae