Hats
Our edit of women's hats has something for every kind of weather: soft alpaca-wool beanies, waxed caps and bucket hats, faux fur pillbox hats, balaclavas and baseball caps. Every one is chosen by us for our Pontcanna Street boutique in Cardiff, to finish off the coats and jackets we stock.
Shop hats from Becksöndergaard, Barbour, Bellerose, Rino & Pelle, Helen Moore, Ivy Ellis and more, then match yours with our scarves and gloves. Small batches, never restocked.
Women's Hats, Chosen in Cardiff
A hat is the finishing touch that does a practical job too. In Wales, that job is usually keeping off the rain and the cold, so our edit leans towards beanies, waxed hats and faux fur, with caps and bucket hats for brighter days. We choose hats that suit real life and real hair, and that work with the clothing we stock.
Like everything at Kiti, our hats are bought in small batches and never restocked, so the edit changes through the seasons.
Shop Hats by Style
Beanie Hats for Women
The beanie is the winter hat most of us live in. Our womens beanies include alpaca-wool beanies and the Dotia beanie from Becksöndergaard, the Cousteau beanie from Ivy Ellis, the Raaza, Loes and Vlora beanies from Rino & Pelle, the Dusa short beanie from Bellerose and the Lowee icon beanie from MSCH Copenhagen. Prints range from leopard to zebra, and the plainer knits come in a good spread of colours.
Waxed Caps and Bucket Hats
For rain hats that still look good, Barbour is hard to beat. The Beauly waxed cap and Brackley waxed bucket hat are made in waxed cotton, which helps shed showers. Becksöndergaard adds the Denima patch bucket hat for drier days.
Baseball Caps
Caps are an easy way to add a sporty edge to jeans and a knit. Try the Dacor baseball cap from Bellerose or the Kainor corduroy cap from Essentiel Antwerp, a cap with a softer, autumnal feel.
Faux Fur and Sheepskin Hats
For full winter glamour, look to the faux fur pillbox hats and Huff headband from Helen Moore, and the Mokkie faux fur hat from Rino & Pelle. If you want serious warmth, the sheepskin hat from EMU Australia is the cosiest thing in the shop.
Balaclavas, Hoods and Berets
The knitted balaclava has become a modern winter favourite. The tie balaclava from Becksöndergaard ties at the back so it sits comfortably over the head and neck, while the Bing reversible hood from Tantä gives you two looks in one. The knitted pom pom beret from Damson Madder is a more playful alternative.
How to Wear a Beanie
The easiest way to wear a beanie is pushed back slightly from the hairline so a little hair shows at the front, which feels softer and more flattering than pulled down to the eyebrows. A cuffed beanie can be folded once or twice to change the height. Slouchier knits look best worn loose at the back of the head, and a shorter fitted style like a fisherman beanie sits just above the ears. Pair a bright beanie with a neutral coat for a pop of colour, or match it to a scarf for a coordinated set.
Hats, Scarves and Gloves
Several of our brands make matching pieces, so it is easy to build a set. The alpaca-wool beanies from Becksöndergaard come in the same colours as their triangle scarves and gloves. Shop the matching pieces in our scarves and gloves edits, or browse everything together in hats, scarves and gloves.
Not sure what suits you? Come and try a few on at our shop on Pontcanna Street in Cardiff. We are always happy to help, and to talk you into the faux fur one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should a woman wear a beanie?
Push it back slightly from the hairline so some hair shows at the front, which is softer and more flattering. Fold a cuffed beanie to change the height, and wear slouchy styles loosely at the back of the head.
What are the warmest hats for winter?
Sheepskin, alpaca-wool and faux fur hats are the warmest options. We stock a sheepskin hat from EMU Australia, alpaca-wool beanies from Becksöndergaard and faux fur hats from Helen Moore and Rino & Pelle.
Do you sell waterproof or rain hats for women?
Our waxed cotton hats from Barbour, the Beauly waxed cap and Brackley waxed bucket hat, are designed to shed rain. They are a stylish choice for wet Welsh weather.
How do you wear a balaclava hat?
Pull it over your head so it frames the face and covers the neck, then wear it under a coat collar. The tie balaclava from Becksöndergaard ties at the back for an adjustable fit.
How do I care for a waxed cotton hat?
Wipe it with a damp cloth and let it dry naturally away from direct heat. Do not machine wash it, as this removes the wax. Over time it can be rewaxed to restore its water resistance.
Which hat brands do you stock?
Our hats come from Becksöndergaard, Barbour, Bellerose, Rino & Pelle, Helen Moore, Ivy Ellis, Essentiel Antwerp, MSCH Copenhagen, Tantä, EMU Australia and Damson Madder.
