1 Trend, 3 Ways: Hooded Animal Hats

Critter alert! Since the beginning of the year, we’ve spotted everyone from Suri Cruise (Jan. 27) and Violet Affleck (in SpiritHoods Chesire Cat Jan. 21) to James Broderick (in Tom & Drew Brown Bear Hood Jan. 22) walking on the wild side in furry hooded headgear.

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Not only are they cute and cuddly, but they’re also super warm. Plus, there are plenty of fun designs on the market to choose from. Ready to shop? We’ve rounded up our top picks — for every budget — below.

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Splurge

Let your tot face winter weather head on with SpiritHoods‘s Animal Hat ($79). Not only is the brand a celeb fave, but each version features cozy paw print pockets to keep mini hands warm.

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Affordable

Looking for something simple? We suggest this brown style ($34) from San Diego Hat Company, complete with fun ears and pom pom ties.

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Bargain Buy

We guarantee Toby N.Y.C.‘s fleece-lined Faux Fur Critter Hat ($6) will become a snow day staple in your little one’s closet. Added bonus: It comes with matching mittens.

– Anya Leon

Comments

Torgster on January 30th, 2013

Suri always looks like such a little fashonista since moving to NYC. Lovely child.

valeskas on January 30th, 2013

Only on the slopes, can I see a child wearing these hats.

TV on January 30th, 2013

This is one trend I wouldn’t mind seeing going away. While some of them look cute I just think the whole idea is ridiculous. Sick of seeing grown adults wearing these types of hats out and about when it should be for small children. The only place I can see it being acceptable for adults to wear these beanie hats would be at Disneyland or WDW.

Na'eema on February 5th, 2013

Eerrr…no. Those hats are awful. The only positive thing I can spin about wearing such a thing is that it is fun and goofy for the child. I would personally discourage my child from wearing it in public, however!