What to wear with a women's earflap hat (photo)

Ushanka is one of the most attention-grabbing headdresses. It takes its history from the Mongolian men's malakhai hat, and then spreads among the Russian people and becomes an indispensable attribute of our winter. At the beginning of the 20th century, only men wore earflaps, but now they are firmly entrenched in the wardrobe of the fair sex and have been used by designers as an accessory at fashion shows for several years.

When can you wear earflaps?

A hat with earflaps is a functional accessory exclusively for the cold season. It can be worn depending on the temperature outside the window and the material of the product itself:

• Fur-lined hats made from waterproof fabric with synthetic padding are ideal to wear in winter. If you tie the ears under your chin, the headdress will cover most of your face and neck, which means that frost of -30 °C will no longer take you by surprise;
• Knitted hats can be worn in winter, spring and autumn.They will protect from the cold wind, but will look appropriate even when the leaves on the trees are still turning yellow.

Ushankas as symbols of Russia can often be found in souvenir shops. Moreover, they come in both masculine and downright feminine styles—bright pink and fluffy. Foreigners walk around tourist spots wearing these hats all year round, so don't be surprised. This is a really fashionable and memorable thing from the trip. Russian fans wear similar attributes at sports matches and competitions.

What do different models of women's earflaps go with?

Let's take a closer look at how to combine them.

Fur earflaps

Fur models made from arctic fox or silver fox go well with black clothes. For example, by wearing a black leather or sports jacket, skinny black or dark blue jeans and rough military-style boots, you can look stylish and attract attention in an everyday manner.

A headdress made of mink fur is a classic, laconic option. It is suitable for middle-aged and older women. The color palette of the caps varies from white to brown and black. It can be extremely successfully combined with a coat or sheepskin coat trimmed with mink, as well as a fur coat and sheepskin coat made of other furs - arctic fox, astrakhan fur or beaver.

Arctic fox headdresses can be tried on with a drape coat, a quilted midi-length down jacket in a classic style. Each look with a fur earflap can be complemented with leather or knitted accessories to suit your taste. Belting a fur coat or coat with a wide leather belt is a trend this season.

Feel free to wear faux fur hats. Nowadays, the production of fiber for making eco-fur is at the highest level, so in the end you will get a warm, light headdress that looks expensive and appropriate. Also, by purchasing an artificial earflap, you will contribute to the protection of animals and the environment.

Colored earflaps: how to combine them?

Bright colors always attract attention, and the colored model of earflaps is such a self-sufficient element of the wardrobe that the most advantageous solution would be to combine it with things in pastel or classic shades (black and white). You can add other colored elements to your look, such as gloves or a scarf, or pull out leg warmers from your boots to match your hat.

You should not wear models made of colored fur with fur coats of classic shades - this is bad manners. It is better to choose a smooth down jacket in muted colors to emphasize not only the contrast of colors, but also textures.

What to wear with a printed earflap?

The design or ornament on the earflaps is applied either to the raincoat fabric or embroidered directly on the knitted fabric. These products fit perfectly into sporty and casual styles and are combined with jeans, flat shoes, a short-haired fur coat or parka.

How to combine a knitted earflap?

This option is the most practical: it can be worn not only in winter, but also in autumn or early spring. A knitted hat is not afraid of rain or sleet, it can be easily dried.

The cap can be designed in different ways. Now large braids, patterns, convex checkered patterns and other voluminous embroideries are popular. There may be a pompom on the top of the head, and tassels at the tips of the ears.

A knitted hat looks good with most warm clothes. A sporty look can consist of a ski jacket and puffy pants, a lightweight down jacket and winter sneakers.An urban look can be created from a short sheepskin coat, an insulated leather jacket or a long down jacket, a voluminous scarf and suede shoes or UGG boots.

Leather models - combination with clothes

Ushankas made of leather are usually lined with warm short fur on the inside and front, so they are ideal for winter days. They are best combined with a fur coat of a similar tone, a fur vest, a leather coat or jacket. If you opt for a fur coat or vest, then choose long leather boots and gloves in black or to match your hat.

If the model is made of suede, then UGG boots, suede or nubuck boots with lace-up or rough style will fit perfectly into the look. Suede hats are suitable for girls, so they are combined with short puffy jackets or clothing for winter sports and outdoor activities.

Top 5 women's looks with a hat with earflaps

1. A dark fur hat with ear flaps, a black knee-length leather pencil skirt, tight-fitting ankle boots with low stable heels or flat soles and a short puffy jacket or insulated vest look stylish;
2. light knitted earflaps with convex patterns, a voluminous sweater, blue skinny jeans and UGG boots or suede boots. Image suitable for late autumn;
3. insulated leather-look leggings with low rough boots, a short sheepskin coat and a fur hat with downturned ears. Accessories - a small bag with a long shoulder strap, knitted gloves;
4. a knitted model with a fur pompom combined with a cocoon coat and a voluminous scarf;
5. a knitted suit of pants and a pullover is complemented by a short puffy jacket, ugg boots and a hat with brown or beige long fur.