Florence Uwaeme
Bucket hats are back in vogue and we can not help but add them to our fashion ensembles because what is there not to love about them. Here are five ways to wear a bucket hat fashionably.
A bucket hat, also known as a fisherman hat, Irish country hat or a session hat is a narrow elongated hat with a sloping brim which can be worn to give a simple-retro look.
Bucket hats have been around for a long time as they were first worn as fashion accessories in the 1960s. There y were originally worn by Irish fishermen for protection from the rain and sun.
Nowadays, bucket hats are associated with the cool retro look with celebrities rocking them effortlessly. Nigerian celebrities like Davido, Nancy Isime and Simi are fans of bucket hats.
How to style bucket hats
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Wear them with a nice cardigan and boyfriend trousers. -
Bucket hats look great with oversized t-shirts and sweatshirts. -
Beachwear: Bucket hats are perfect for the beach either with a floral gown, bikini, or beach shorts. -
Loungewear: Loungewear and athleisure look better with a pocket hat. -
Finally, for that monochromatic ensemble, a colourful bucket hat will surely add a pop of colour to your look.
