20 Winter Hats That’ll Keep You Warm While Serving All the Cool Girl Vibes
From cute beanies to furry bucket hats and beyond.
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In case the pitch-black darkness at 5 PM didn't already tell you, winter is fully here—and it's time to grab your coats (wool and leather and everything in between!) and start dressing for it. Sure, we're dreaming of a white Christmas but doesn't mean we wanna see bleak days in between. The good news is that we can grab some tiny morsels of serotonin and warmth through layers and layers of winter fashion. While we love our winter boots and gloves, beanies and hats are the real unsung heroes of our winter wardrobe. Throw the right one on with a coat, and suddenly you're exuding all the cool-girl vibes while still keeping warm and toasty? Yes, pls.
If you've already mastered the art of how to wear a beanie, good news: this season's winter hats go way beyond cute beanies. There are faux fur bucket hats that will instantly transform you into a Hadid sister, cozy shearling baseball caps that scream "I don't know what baseball is, but I am chic!!!", and leather hats that will make you look like a '90s It girl. And if you're simply looking to revamp your beanie collection, there's plenty of good options there too. Aside from hiding a bad hair day, winter hats have the power to make any look instantly more pulled together, and something about wearing one just exudes Main Character Energy™—don't ask why, we don't make the rules.
Our top picks for the best beanies and winter hats of 2022:
In the spirit of keeping warm and still looking cool, here are the best winter hats—from classic cashmere beanies to on-trend fur bucket hats, shearling caps, and even some knit balaclava for extra toastiness. Happy shopping!
ASOS Design Chunky Double Roll Beanie
ASOS Design Chunky Double Roll Beanie
You can never go wrong with a classic beanie, and this robin's egg blue one is thick and comfy, making it an extra luxe and warm addition to your winter wardrobe.
Grace Eleyae Olive Everyday Beanie
Grace Eleyae Olive Everyday Beanie
Say goodbye to frizz and hello to a beanie that will not give you hat hair. It'll stay on no matter how big and fab your hair may be and will quickly become your go-to for any style and season.
ASOS DESIGN Glitter Knot Front Hat in Blue
ASOS DESIGN Glitter Knot Front Hat in Blue
This one is perf for a bad hair day, trust us. The glitter effect and knot design is the perf distraction!
Adrienne Landau Metallic Pom Hat
Adrienne Landau Metallic Pom Hat
Metallic features + poms = an irresistible combo of cuteness you can't just pass by.
UNIQLO x Marni Knitted Balaclava
UNIQLO x Marni Knitted Balaclava
Throw this colorful balaclava on while running errands for that ultra-cool incognito mode that'll keep you ~mysterious~ and chic.
Beautifully Warm Charcoal Satin Lined Beanie
Beautifully Warm Charcoal Satin Lined Beanie
Naturalistas, our hair thrives on satin anything. Protect your locks and look stylish doing it with this satin lined beanie, which cleverly has a detachable pom pom that snaps on or off in a cinch.
Zara Ribbed Knit Beret
Zara Ribbed Knit Beret
If the French girl aesthetic is more of your vibe, then you'll love this periwinkle and purple ribbed knit beret. No basic black berets over here!
Apparis Amara Faux Fur Bucket Hat
Apparis Amara Faux Fur Bucket Hat
Calling all main characters! Wearing this electric blue bucket hat made of faux fur will show everyone you're forever that girl.
Naked Cashmere Weston Ribbed Beanie
Naked Cashmere Weston Ribbed Beanie
The ribbed beanie is a staple, and this slouchy one made of cashmere is available in a range of winter-ready colors perfect for bundling up in style.
Wera Faux Fur Bucket Hat
Wera Faux Fur Bucket Hat
There is no better way to keep cozy this szn than with a faux fur bucket hat. All the cuteness of a teddy bear, meets all the coolness of your fave model off-duty.
Iknit Handmade Wool Knit Balaclava Hat and Mask
Iknit Handmade Wool Knit Balaclava Hat and Mask
A mask and a hat all in one? Tis the season!! There's no better time to embrace the balaclava than this winter to keep warm and double-masked up.
Jacquemus Brown 'Le Bonnet Neve' Beanie
Jacquemus Brown 'Le Bonnet Neve' Beanie
Hands up if this is one of the coolest beanies you've ever seen! The baby blue makes for such a fun and unexpected contrast, and that texture just looks oh so cozy.
Peruvian Connection Carnaby Hat
Peruvian Connection Carnaby Hat
This stylish newsboy cap, made of plush shearling and leather, is a classic. It's giving: "just left my luxury cottage in Colorado for brunch in town with the girls" and I am so here for it.
Furtalk Knitted Beanie Hat with Faux Fur Pom
Fact: nobody can resist a furry pom pom-trimmed hat. This affordable find from Amazon is no exception.
Count on wool to keep ya extra warm. And you can count on this multi-colored zig-zag pattern to help you stand out from the rest of the crowd.
LITA by Ciara Recycled Polyester Faux Fur Bucket Hat
LITA by Ciara Recycled Polyester Faux Fur Bucket Hat
Serve up an instant look in this trendy lil fur bucket hat. Available in snow leopard and abstract safari, you are bound to make the fiercest pairing with your fave coat.
Lele Sadoughi Bridget Faux Pearl Boucle Pillbox Beret
Lele Sadoughi Bridget Faux Pearl Boucle Pillbox Beret
Embrace your inner Emily in Paris with this ivory pearl beret that looks even more expensive than its price tag.
Yves Salomon Shearling Baseball Cap
Yves Salomon Shearling Baseball Cap
Sports? Don't know her. Winning at winter accessorizing in this shearling cap? Home run, touchdown, whatever—it's an instant win.
You will literally feel like your head is in the clouds in this soft trapper hat that's made of sheepskin and shearling.
Cape de Coeur The Dietrich Rain Hat
Cape de Coeur The Dietrich Rain Hat
Rainy morning commutes? Gross, slushy snowstorms? You can kiss suffering through crappy weather goodbye in this sleek rain hat. Made of Cape de Coeur's technical waterproof fabric, this elongated bucket hat will keep you dry, warm, and chic AF.
Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien is the fashion editor at Cosmopolitan, writing weighty and witty stories that run the gamut of gushing over Zendaya to convincing you of everything you need in your closet! She began her journey in the industry with a fashion and faith blog and an internship at Elle.com almost 10 years ago. Since then, she's also served as the style editor at The Haitian Times. The Haitian-American pageant queen is a Syracuse Masters graduate and the author of two books, including: Claim Your Crown. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @iamtarahlynn.
Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture. Previously, she was the Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and has written for publications including WWD, Bustle, and W Magazine. When she’s not busy taste-testing her way through every dirty martini in New York, you can follow her on Instagram for bad jokes, good outfits, and annoying vacation pics.
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