We showed you how to style favorite beanies for ladies in a previous blog post, and we made sure you kept yourself warm and in perfect style at the same time. You even managed to pull off an eveningwear outfit with a beanie to match. Still, every proud parent also wants the best for their toddler’s fasion style, let alone when it comes to staying warm and making a statement!
In fact, beanies are often a necessary accessory when it comes to kids, protecting them from the cold on their everyday walk to the park. From infants to toddlers, you can always find the right beanie for the right time, and the selection available in stores is endless. There are so many choices actually, that a few tips on how to style your mini-me’s outfits and organize their hat collection can be essential. So, we’re presenting you with the five main hat categories when it comes to children’s fashion and how to style them, creating several fabulous looks.
How To Style Beanies For Fashionable Kids
1. The statement beanie
When it comes to special occasions, nothing beats a statement beanie. Children’s fashion often takes direct inspiration from adult trends and offers several choices with comic prints, large pom poms, or even rhinestone-embellished options.
Boys and girls alike will love the Spiderman beanies available, and if Spidey isn’t their thing, there’s plenty more out there for whatever they’re into at the moment.
The statement beanie hat can work well with a fancier birthday party outfit, but it can also be styled with an everyday look such as jeans or hoodies. The choice is yours, or rather, theirs!
2. The balaclava/snowboard beanie
You know the problem: it’s so cold outside that you can’t send your little ones out with even an inch of their heads uncovered, but who wants to keep them inside all day? And on top of it, you still want some extra style points for them…and so do they. So, you wisely choose the snowboard, or balaclava, beanie.
The kids’ version of the snowboard beanie is cute, extremely warm, and it creates that extra sense of cuteness that you both love. It also protects their ears and more of their face from the cold.
Boys love the streetwear vibes and girls will appreciate the pink kids balaclavas with bows and other decorative details. You can even style them in an athletic look with trainers or sporty snow shoes, tracksuits, or even cozy pullovers. It all works with the right balaclava hat. Even a tartan skirt and opaque tights can give your little girls an outfit that will elevate their look to new fashion heights.
3. The wool beanie
Let’s be honest, when it comes to winter months, nothing beats the classic wool beanie. They come in practically every color imaginable, and some even have that typical faux fur detail on top for an extra pop of style. This type of beanie hat is a child’s wardrobe classic.
You may even want to stock up with several different colors so you can match them with your toddler’s outfits. This season’s favorite color is light purple, grey, and blue, with coral making a spring comeback.
We also love Scandinavian prints and zigzags that can create an extra stylish effect, especially if you’re a bit over the monochrome look.
Wool beanies are generally unisex and work well with every outfit, be it an evening outing or a normal school day choice. This type of hat is generally very warm, so make sure it’s not too warm indoors, and always use adult supervision with kid’s headwear.
4. The light beanie
If there’s a beanie made for young fashion lovers, it’s definitely the light beanie. Made from light wool, fleece, or cotton, it’s a must-have accessory for every kid with an attitude. Little boys can choose between the monochrome versions or rock a striped Boston beanie, while girls might love the floral or more feminine versions. But in the end, each kid, and parent, can choose exactly what’s right for them.
This type of hat can be a good substitute for a heavier beanie when the weather allows or as a cute spring accessory. The versatility of the light beanie works with almost all styles.
Choose a blue option for your little prince’s dressier moments, and invest in a quality rose floral choice for your girl’s best outfits and they will thank you. The striped versions are mostly unisex and work quite well with denim or a corduroy-based look. Just choose one with smaller stripes for an extra dose of timeless elegance.
5. The beret style beanie
Is your toddler or young one a bit over their everyday beanies and want something more different and exciting? Then try the hat that combines that classic beanie coolness with the elegance of a French-style hat and invest in a beret beanie. The unisex beret beanie is a design much loved by older girls, while boys would welcome the change to a wool visor in one of their favorite colors or designs.
While darker shades, such as blue and olive, can be a safe way to go for older kids and adults, we’d suggest opting for lighter colors that look less ‘mature’ and are more school friendly, such as yellow, coral, and red for the kids. The beret hat can be a cool choice for a preppier look for both boys and girls while visor beanies work best when styled with casual wear such as dungarees and trainers.
6. The animal character beanie
Kids love animals, and they love beanie hats, so why not combine the two and offer them a hat that ticks both boxes – the animal beanie. Beanies styled after bears, cats, and dogs are often on the most wanted list of the season. And, other designs, such as the dinosaur and the owl, are steadily gaining ground in parenting circles.
The styling philosophy here should allow the hat to take center place in the outfit, allowing each kid to express their playful personality. Matching scarfs are also available to help you obtain that “full animal” look, all while keeping your little one’s neck super protected from the cold.
When choosing a stylish beanie for your kids, don’t over-think it. Just pay attention to their unique personality, and find something that fits who they are. There are so many options when it comes to style, color, pattern, and more, that you’re bound to find something absolutely perfect for you and your little one.
