Now that the weather is cooling down it’s time to bring out your coziest clothes. Even if it’s hot during the day, the air is getting crisper and cooler in the evening. For those days, nights and times when I’m sick – like now 😦 – an immediate go-to is a hoodie. Hats also get thrown into the mix because not only do they keep your head warm and are an instant fix to a bad hair day, they are also super cute and based on the style allow your personality shine.

I love beanies and baseball caps. They’re a little urban and a whole lot of edge. But, this season there are tons of styles topping must-have lists. And the same goes for hoodies. I like to stick with darker shades to show my fierce side, however the array of colors and styles are plentiful – so wear what you’re confident in! To get you pumped for the coolest of casual clothes, here are my picks for the season and a few tips on how to rock the look.

As you can tell, I’m a sucker for black this season. Black pairs with just about anything you wear – especially this time of year when dark shades are top of mind. If you think hats don’t look good on you, you’re wrong. There are so many styles, the trick is finding the fit and feel that’s right for you. If a baseball cap is too sporty or makes your ears peek out from your hair, try a fedora or panama hat. If you’re a last-minute morning kid of girl, a beanie will be your best friend when deciding what to wear to school.

Then there are hoodies, one of the most underrated pieces in your wardrobe. Depending on the cut, color and style your entire look can change.  A looser fit creates a relaxed feel, while fitted hoodies can be worn with heels and rolled skinnies for a more sophisticated twist. Bold colors are always welcome when it comes to a nice hoodie, but if you want to go the sophistication route (even when wearing a sportier top), stick with white, grey and black.

Do you wear hats and hoodies? What styles do you like best?

❤ Mish

Sara Dal Monte

Here’s a history lesson for you: we got denim and chambray from the French. It’s believed that chambray fabric originated from Cambrai in France in 1595, and although it can be dyed into different colors, its most common iteration is blue from indigo dye. Denim fabric came from the French town of Nimes. (Get it?) The California Gold Rush saw the popularization of denim dungarees (A.K.A. jeans), and chambray shirts became standard-issue uniform tops for the U.S. Navy through World War II. And thus classics were born.

Today, blue is typically voted as the number one favorite color in the world, fifty-three percent of flags in the world contain blue, and everyone from Kate Middleton to your mom has worn chambray and denim at some point. But more than anything, we especially love it when ladies turn what used to be primarily menswear into something more than just “borrowed from the boys.” Check out our collage of women pairing chambray and denim into dozens of unique looks.

Sara Dal Monte

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Sara Dal Monte

Sara Dal Monte