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17 Cute Winter Hats to Keep Your Ears From Falling Off When It’s Frigid Outside

Brittany Gibson

By Brittany Gibson

Published Jan 24, 2023

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Cute winter hats: A collage of winter hats
  • Best Overall: The North Face Fleece Trapper
  • Best on a Budget: Furtalk Knit Hat
  • Best Neon Winter Hat: Carhartt Rib-Knit Beanie
  • Best Cashmere Winter Hat: Jenni Kayne Cashmere Beanie
  • Best Winter Hat With Pom Pom: Echo Fur Pom Hat
  • Best Shearling Winter Hat: UGG Shearling Bucket Hat
  • Best Beret: Braxton Wool Beret
  • Best Soft Hat: Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Hat and Socks
  • Best Merino Wool Hat: Patagonia Overlook Hat
  • Best Slouchy Winter Hat: Quince Mongolian Cashmere Hat
  • Best UGG Winter Hat: UGG Faux Shearling Trapper Hat
  • Best Winter Hat With Visor: Hindawi Knit Hat
  • Best Satin-Lined Hat: Lvaiz Satin-Lined Hat
  • Best for Ponytails: C.C. Ponytail Hat
  • Best Design:  Livingston Double Pom Hat
  • Best Winter Bucket Hat: Umeerpar Faux Fur Bucket Hat
  • Best for Winter Sports: Purjoy Fleece Hat
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    Brittany Gibson is a NYC- and CT-based freelance writer with a background in SEO. She has bylines in BuzzFeed, Insider, Real Simple, Reader’s Digest and more. When she’s not writing about products, you’ll likely find her trying out new coffee shops, hanging with her Maltipoo, Mochi, listening to Taylor Swift or scouring the internet for new petite fashion finds to fill her already-crowded closet with. Follow her on Instagram @brigibson.

    Freelance Writer

    Brittany Gibson

    Freelance Writer

    Brittany Gibson is a NYC- and CT-based freelance writer with a background in SEO. She has bylines in BuzzFeed, Insider, Real Simple, Reader’s Digest and more. When she’s not writing about products, you’ll likely find her trying out new coffee shops, hanging with her Maltipoo, Mochi, listening to Taylor Swift or scouring the internet for new petite fashion finds to fill her already-crowded closet with. Follow her on Instagram @brigibson. She has been writing for PureWow for half a year.

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