Fur hats, pom-pom beanies, berets and peaked caps: how to choose the right women's winter hats for your face, your coat and your kind of cold.
Women's winter hats are the accessory you buy out of necessity and choose badly: the first beanie on the shelf, the one that flattens your hair and has nothing to do with your coat. Late October is the time to fix that, because temperatures are dropping and the best styles are still available in the right colours.
A hat changes a look more than a bag does. A soft fur hat makes even a puffer jacket look intentional, a leather beret sorts out jeans and a black jacket in ten seconds, a rhinestone crochet beanie turns an ordinary evening into a night out. Below you will find five precise picks from our hats collection, the beanies and caps and the fur headwear, with the reason each one works.
Three things to check before buying: the material against your forehead (wool and fleece keep you warm, thin cotton does not), the shape against your hair (if you have just styled it, avoid anything that squashes it) and the colour against your outerwear. Free shipping from €100, Klarna in 3 interest-free instalments, 14-day returns.
Quick answer: which winter hat to choose
- The best hat for real cold is the fur ushanka with ear flaps, because it covers ears and neck and keeps you warm even below zero.
- The best everyday beanie is the Giski beanie in wool, because the fur pom-pom comes off and it washes without losing shape.
- The best hat for the evening is the rhinestone crochet beanie, because the sequins on the open knit sparkle under the lights without any jewellery.
- The best chic hat for a coat and boots is the beret with peak, because it is soft, warm and comes in eight colours.
- The best winter cap with a peak is the Burisil cap in tweed, because it has a pom-pom and a fabric warmer than cotton.
| Occasion | Recommended style | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bitter cold, snow | Fur ushanka | Ear flaps and fur, covers everything |
| Everyday outing | Giski beanie | Wool, removable pom-pom |
| Long hair you do not want to flatten | Ear warmer headband | Wool, warms the ears and leaves the top free |
| Dinner or night out | Rhinestone crochet beanie | Open knit with sequins |
| Chic look with a coat | Beret with peak | Soft, eight colours |
The best hat for real cold: the ushanka
The ushanka is the best hat for freezing winters because it is the only one that protects forehead, ears and neck at once. A wool beanie stops the wind on your forehead, but your ears stay bare; here that does not happen.
The fur ushanka is real raccoon fur with ear flaps, the one to pick if you live where it really snows. If you prefer faux fur there is the Taya ushanka, soft and available in twelve colours, and the synthetic fur ushanka in seven colours and four sizes, handy if your head is small or large and hats never fit. More ideas in the fur headwear collection.
Real raccoon fur with ear flaps: wear it with a long puffer or a dark coat and nothing else, it does the rest. Watch your hair: if you have just styled it, put it on at the last moment.
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A big hat needs serious outerwear: see coats and capes and faux fur coats. For more warm looks read our guide to this season's outerwear. One extra touch: the Leopard maxi scarf 200x65 cm with fringes.
The best everyday beanie: wool and pom-pom
The wool beanie with a pom-pom is the best for everyday because it is warm, fits in any bag and asks nothing of the rest of your outfit. The extra pom-pom breaks up the line of the face and gives a youthful touch to a very sober look.
The Giski beanie has a removable fur pom-pom, so you can wash it without worry. The double pom-pom cap is cotton with two faux fur pom-poms, the Parisian wool beret comes in eleven colours, and the Fluo beanies in wool come in five shades for anyone who wants a note of colour on black. For truly freezing days there is the Pulpo balaclava, warm and fun.
Wool, removable fur pom-pom and a comfortable fit: wear it with the puffer in the morning and the coat in the evening. Choose a colour that repeats in your scarf or gloves.
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Looking for more? All beanies and caps are on one page, and if you have long hair our hair extensions and accessories help keep the length tidy under a hat. They look great over a chunky knit: see sweaters and cardigans of the season.
The best hat for the evening: rhinestones and open knit
The rhinestone crochet beanie is the best hat for the evening because it brings light to the face without needing a piece of jewellery. Wear it with a straight black look, a long coat and boots, and nothing else is needed.
The rhinestone crochet beanie is an open-knit hat with sequins in six variants: you can see it moving in the videos below. Warmer picks for under ten degrees are the rhinestone pom-pom beanie with fur pom-pom and the Crystal Set, a cap and gloves with crystals. The Kiittin cap has lace ears with crystals, and the studded cap in cotton has studs on the cuff in eight colours.
Open-knit crochet beanie with sequins: under the lights it sparkles on its own. Wear it with a black coat and small earrings, because the hat is the star.
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To finish the evening see necklaces, earrings and women's accessories. If you go out in a short dress, the hat keeps you warm where it counts: see the looks in our New Year's Eve dresses article.
The best chic hat with a coat and boots: the beret
The beret is the best hat for a chic winter look because it goes with a coat, a faux leather jacket and boots, and does not flatten your hair like a tight beanie. Wear it slightly tilted towards one ear, and that is it.
The beret with peak is soft and warm in eight colours. For a sharper effect the leather beret is black with a glossy peak, in three sizes. If you like a diva air, the wide-brim Acklins and Cheryl hats make an entrance over a long coat, while the black HiChain hat has chains. More in the diva style collection.
Soft, warm and available in eight colours: choose beige or black to match your coat, bordeaux or green to change the outfit. Soft peak, no helmet effect.
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Boots work with a beret: read the guide to this season's boots and see all boots. For the bag see bags and belts, and for an extra touch belts and tights.
The best winter cap with a peak: tweed and fuzzy
The best winter cap with a peak is the one in thick fabric with a pom-pom, because it keeps you as warm as a beanie and shields your eyes from the low December sun. A short peak helps when you have your puffer hood up.
The Burisil cap is tweed with pom-pom and peak. The leopard peak cap is fuzzy with a removable pom-pom, for animal print lovers; the Darko cap has a stiff leopard peak and studs, and the cotton Diamond cap with embroidery comes in eight colours. For the cosy, funny option there is the Panda bear hat in plush with gloves. For a statement, the You Can't Sit With Us cap is cotton with oversize embroidery.
Tweed, pom-pom and peak: a cap that does not look like a stadium cap. Wear it with jeans, a faux leather jacket and sneakers, or with a short coat.
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To complete the look see caps with peak, women's jackets and scarves and hats. New arrivals every week on the new arrivals page.
The right hat is the one that lets you leave the house with fewer worries: warm, comfortable and in a colour that repeats somewhere in the look.
FAQ: women's winter hats
What is the best hat for winter?
The best winter hat depends on the cold: below zero the ushanka with ear flaps is the warmest, for every day a wool beanie with a pom-pom is perfect. Good examples are the fur ushanka or the Giski beanie; more styles in women's hats.
How do I choose a hat for my face shape?
To choose the right hat for your face, look at the shape: round faces suit berets and hats with some height, long faces suit lower beanies and wide brims. Try the beret with peak or a style from beanies and caps.
How do I stop a hat flattening my hair?
The best way to avoid flat hair is a wool ear warmer headband, because it warms the ears and leaves the top of your head free. See the ear warmer headband and, for extra volume, our hair accessories.
What hat goes with a coat?
With a coat a beret, an ushanka or a wide-brim hat works best, because they follow its elegant line. The leather beret or the Cheryl hat are two easy picks; coats are in coats and capes.
How do I wash a wool hat?
A wool hat should be hand-washed in cold water with a mild detergent and dried flat; if the pom-pom is removable, as on the Giski beanie, take it off first. Always follow the label of the specific product.
How do I pay and how much is shipping?
Shipping is free from €100 and you can pay in 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna. Returns are accepted within 14 days.
Find the right hat before the first cold snap
Fur hats, beanies, berets and caps: order now and you will have time to swap styles. Free shipping from €100, 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna and 14-day returns.
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