12.24.2013

{what to wear} the slouchy beanie

slouchy beanie

Top Row: {from left to right}: 1717 Olive Beaded Spiral Rib Beanie in Army $48.00 / 1717 Olive Open Weave Slouch Beanie in Ivory $38
Bottom Row: Steve Madden Glitter Knit Beret in Silver $22 / Free People Pompom Beanie in Black Combo $44


The temperature never drops too drastically in SoCal; so when we wear hats, their purpose is predominately for style as opposed to necessity. Case in point: the slouchy beanie. Toss one on to camouflage bedhead or a bad hair day; or merely as a means of adding a little extra something to your look. The slouchier the aesthetic, the more casual it appears. For a more pulled-together, chic style, an oversize beret worn at the crown of your head will do the trick.

1717 Olive has become my slouchy beanie company of choice, as I love their range of style options {from Open Weave to Standup Purl Knit}. For incredibly affordable price points, as well as subtle feminine detailing {metallic threading}, Steve Madden is my go-to. And if you love a little bit of playfulness, you cannot go wrong with Free People. Their pieces tend to be chunkier {read: warmer}, and feature adorable additions like pompoms!


Do slouchy beanies hold a space in your wardrobe?


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8 comments

ellie said...

I love the slouchy beanie..especially, for those very bad hair days. I watched Awkward this season and I was not impressed in how Jenna wore the slouchy beanie. Definitely, needs to be on the crown of the head. OH..and these are beautiful!

ivy said...

Such great beanies! Definitely, the perfect last minute gift.

mazzymay said...

I especially need a good one here. Amazing from Free People!

Sara said...

I LOVE slouchy beanies! My pom hat lost some of the elasticity, but it works as a slouchy hat now!

Couture Carrie said...

So fun!
Love the glitter one!

xoxox,
CC

Unknown said...

Thanks for the post! I'm in desperate need of a beanie this winter!

Bellas Shelf said...

I ADORE my slouchy, but theres 2 problems (heres a post idea for you *Hint*Hint) I have bangs so I cant figure out how to expose the bangs & have the slouchy look good. 2: I just cant make it slouchy n cool without it falling off or being on my head in such a way I can barely move. Ya know? How can I make it slouchy & still be able to walk my dogs or just go about normal activities without worrying about it?
I love this post and the beanies are AWESOME. Going to mall today I may just buy a new beanie now :)

Bellas Shelf said...

thank you for the bobby pin idea *hugz* Before Christmas Target & Kohls had some really cutesy slouchies & yesterday? It was chaos in both stores! It was like an apocalypse happened and all anyone wanted was hats, scarfs, mittens! I am not joking. Not ONE hat or scarf to be found!
Ill go back next week or go online ;)
ETSY has great slouchies too btw.

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