The onset of Spring is a busy time for the big boys. Sports leagues start up, swimming pools open and you are back to mowing the lawn. This calls for a lot more wardrobe variety in order to look fantastic no matter what the day brings.

If you have these essential items in your closet, you’ll always have just what you need to look spot on for the occasion:

Hats

You probably already have a collection of baseball caps for… well playing baseball, mowing the grass, or anything else that puts you out in the sun. But for trips to the pool or even an amusement park you want something with a bit more punch. Newsboys and flat caps look really cool with the right outfit, or go Indy and sport a Panama hat.

Snapback caps are the new trend, and anyone who’s anyone is wearing one. There are so many choices, colours, designs, styles it’s a mind field when you are going to choose your first one. They can get very expensive too, but you don’t need to pay over the odds for a fantastic snapback cap which screams streetwear style!

Here are the top 5 choices of snapback caps on a budget;

1. Durkl Backroad Cord Snapback hat

The Durkl Back Road hat is a snapback style cap set in a red corduroy material. It features a nice leather patch on the front with the Durkl logo on it. The bright colour is a great focus point for a snapback hat. We love it!

2. And Still x For All To Envy Vintage Anaheim Mighty Ducks

Back in the day Mighty Ducks was every kid’s favourite film, so this snap back could be one of the coolest caps around.

3. HUF Clothing Classic H Wool Starter Snapback

HUF Clothing is the brainchild of pro skater Keith Hufnagel. You know you are getting the best when buying from HUF. HUF is a strong skateboarding influenced brand with some nice streetwear touches, such as the simple but effective H embossed at the front. Fine a selection of HUF Snapback caps at iConsume.

We wrote about some cool trends in hats for men 2012 and thought we should quickly blog some stylish hats for women this year too, especially since it could be an indian summer after all.

From Harvey Nash and via the house of Mellissa Odabash this cowboy number elle raffia cowboy hat will match a great deal of outfits and is likely to last you a few years. You can also take it to the Caribbean or Lanzagrotte for winter. If you are hitting Ibiza it is equally hip chic and bohemian.

If you really want a hat that sucks in eyes and speaks with authority and thus ONLY for the grand occasion as you will no doubt otherwise be over dressed is this one from PHILIP TREACY Its not cheap as you would expect at - £1,725, 020 7730 3992.

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