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8 Women's Beanies That Actually Look Good

Writer's picture: Julie DianaJulie Diana

Updated: Jan 27


Hat: Amazon / Earrings: Swarovski, similar here / Scarf: Melifluos / Tee: Amazon Essentials


I must confess I'm a hat snob. Really, I'm impossible.


I favor natural fibers, thoughtful craftsmanship, and detailed construction.


I also prefer hats with a feminine flair. I love men but don't intend to look like one.


And while I've never advertised this before, I find bulky, folded-back beanies to be... well, a flop.


Perhaps they suit gals with a perfectly-shaped heads.


For the rest of us, I don't find a chunky folded sock that squeezes your head (then sticks up limply in the back) to be flattering.


Yes, as I mentioned before, I'm a snob. A hat snob.


But maybe that's a good thing.


For this post, I've searched the retail landscape to find you beanies that are feminine and lightweight. Many are seasonless. And they're also affordable, because we hat girls are (proudly) hat hoarders.


They certainly pass my snob test. Perhaps they will pass yours, too?



1. The mauve lace beanie


Hat: Amazon / Brooch: Amazon / Earrings: Amazon Collection / Wrap dress: Quince, misses and plus / Scarf: Iristide


This purple beanie is soft, smooth, and intricately knit. The stretch is resilient and comfortable.


I love the slightly scalloped front edge.


2. Three-season cashmere

Hat: Quince / Earrings: Pavoi / Silk scarf: Amazon / Tee: Amazon Essentials, XS-6X


Quince is simply the best purveyor of affordable cashmere. I have their cashmere beret in soft heather gray. My wardrobe needed this rich navy number as well.


3. The crochet shell stitch


Hat: Amazon / Crystal earrings: Amazon / Silk bandana: Amazon / Gingham dress: The Drop, XXS-4X


What a delightful surprise!


While uber-affordable, this beanie is carefully crocheted with a quality cotton yarn. As a crocheter myself, I favor natural fibers (as do many of you).


4. Olive & sage cotton


Hat: Amazon / Earrings: Swarovski, similar here / Scarf: Melifluos / Tee: Amazon Essentials / Leather wristlet: Quince


These 100% cotton beanies have a flattering front band for a clean edge. They come in eight other color combos.


5. Same beanies, deeper hue

Hat: Amazon / Earrings: Amazon / Scarf: Vera Bradley

Hat: Amazon / Kilt pin: similar here / Silk bandana: Amazon


These gray and black beanies are the same style as the green pair above. Solid colors are so versatile!


6. The lightweight roll-front


Hat: Amazon / Flower pin: Amazon / Orange earrings: Etsy / Sunglasses: Foster Grant / Pink silk scarf: Echo / Cream chiffon scarf: Amazon / Pearl earrings: Amazon


This roll-front beanie is made of a casual cotton jersey. It's lightweight and breathable enough for any season.


I've paired the beanie's pale yellow with a satin flower brooch, and these juicy earrings. They're handmade of real orange slices in resin!


7. The boiled wool beanie

Hat: Amazon / Earrings: Amazon / Dress: Amazon, S-XL

Bag: Quince


This boiled wool beanie is perfect for chilly weather. I love the seamless construction and dimensional flower.


The center of the flower features a sweet, feathery pouf. J'adore.


I have my eye on the cream and plum colorways. The beanie has a 22.25" inner circumference.


8. The pleated beanie

Hat: Headcovers / Brooch: Amazon / Earrings: Pavoi / Scarf: Patricia Nash / Dress: Maggy London, 0-24


Rows of delicate pleats add soft volume to this 100% cotton hat. It looks lovely as a beanie, and also as a turban hat. I've styled it above with my (current) favorite scarf.


I hope these lovely beanies bring you joy. Happy hat hunting!


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