How to look good in newsboy cap

[Dan Dynamic]

I just watched The Greatest Game Ever Played and noticed everyone looked good in a newsboy cap. I thought this had to do with layering, the fuller cut and the choice of material, in other words a more vintage look (?). Compared with David Beckham, it just looks weird. At least, that is my opinion.

Is it possible to look good in a newsboy cap without looking too customey, and if so, how? I am not sure if it would be appropriate to wear Shia's outfit today, considering the risk of looking like a neckbeard.

 

[rjc149]

If you're worried about looking costumey or like a hipster (or a "neckbeard"), wearing a newsboy cap isn't going to do you any favors.

If you're not worried about looking costumey or like a hipster, and you like newsboy caps, then wear one.

Choosing to wear a particular garment or style of garment will always pit these two approaches against each other -- "What is the image of myself I am presenting to others by wearing this" vs. "if that image is undesirable to me, do I like this garment enough disregard that undesirable element."

 

[Dan Dynamic]

If you're worried about looking costumey or like a hipster (or a "neckbeard"), wearing a newsboy cap isn't going to do you any favors.

If you're not worried about looking costumey or like a hipster, and you like newsboy caps, then wear one.

Choosing to wear a particular garment or style of garment will always pit these two approaches against each other -- "What is the image of myself I am presenting to others by wearing this" vs. "if that image is undesirable to me, do I like this garment enough disregard that undesirable element."

I see your point and it is completely valid. I don't wanna base my outfit on one accessory, I want it to be a complement to my outfit.

However, I have grown tired of wearing baseball caps during bad hair days which is why I wanted to try something else. I am not sure simply exchanging my baseball cap for a newsboy cap would look good with my current wardrobe (workwear/ivy league). I really have no worries looking customey, but at the same time I wonder if Shia's look could be done in a more contemporary way by playing with material, cuts, fabrics, and layering (or lack thereof) - in other words, what are the fundamentals needed to look good in a newsboy cap? When would a newsboy cap be a flattering complement to my outfit? I figured it could be good to know the rules before experimenting.

 

[bicycleradical]

I see your point and it is completely valid. I don't wanna base my outfit on one accessory, I want it to be a complement to my outfit.

However, I have grown tired of wearing baseball caps during bad hair days which is why I wanted to try something else. I am not sure simply exchanging my baseball cap for a newsboy cap would look good with my current wardrobe (workwear/ivy league). I really have no worries looking customey, but at the same time I wonder if Shia's look could be done in a more contemporary way by playing with material, cuts, fabrics, and layering (or lack thereof) - in other words, what are the fundamentals needed to look good in a newsboy cap? When would a newsboy cap be a flattering complement to my outfit? I figured it could be good to know the rules before experimenting.

Perhaps you could try a flat cap instead of the newsboy cap?

Flat Caps

Men's & Women's flat caps - from traditional tweed grey flat caps, wool caps to cotton, leather & linen flat caps. Beautifully packaged, shop online.

www.lockhatters.com

Some of those could work with your style. I have a couple of things from Lock and Co and enjoy them both.

 

[Dan Dynamic]

Perhaps you could try a flat cap instead of the newsboy cap?

Flat Caps

Men's & Women's flat caps - from traditional tweed grey flat caps, wool caps to cotton, leather & linen flat caps. Beautifully packaged, shop online.

www.lockhatters.com

Some of those could work with your style. I have a couple of things from Lock and Co and enjoy them both.

Thanks for the suggestion. I have thought about flat caps but I never really liked the shape of them. Perhaps I should reconsider.

 

[Mercurio]

I have to cover my head from the sun as per dermatologist instruction, so I wear flat caps very often, as I feel more comfortable with them than with baseball caps or with proper hats. I believe that the newsboy cap and its fuller cut make a different statement.

 

[Dan Dynamic]

I have to cover my head from the sun as per dermatologist instruction, so I wear flat caps very often, as I feel more comfortable with them than with baseball caps or with proper hats. I feel that the newsboy cap and its fuller cut make a different statement.

Nice. I also agree with you.

 

[TexasToast]

Wear it like you stole it lol, Thats how I wear mine lol.