All Wrapped Up in Cashmere and Loving the Cold!

People in the know have one very good reason to enjoy the cold weather. They'll be lovely and warm, wrapped up in their lightweight and adorably soft cashmere clothing! While thick woolen garments can make you look ungainly and itchy, items made of high-quality cashmere can make you look elegant and warm without weighing you down.

If you haven't tried on a cashmere hat for style in a while, you should. The advantages of staying warm when the wind bites and blows cannot be overstated. Say goodbye to unprotected ears that feel like they're going to fall off from frostbite. The hat is the most important item for keeping us warm when we go outside because heat escapes from the head.

A cashmere hat comes in a variety of shapes and styles, and you should be able to find one that you like. You can get a plain and simple skull cap, a plain cashmere beanie or one with a cable pattern or something similar, a bobble on the end or not, a fuller shaped hat with deep ribbing, or, of course, a beret. Some people, particularly women, are concerned that the hat will ruin their hairstyle; however, because cashmere is so lightweight and breathable, any changes to the hairstyle should be minimal and easily rectified with a quick combing!

Why not try a cashmere beanie style that you simply pull on and that's it - you're done and ready to go! If you prefer something with a little more oomph, try a cashmere beret, which can be worn in a variety of ways. If you decide to take it off while out, you can easily slip it into your coat pocket, briefcase, or handbag.

Buy a cashmere hat and scarf that match in color but contrast with your outfit or coat to make a fashion statement. For example, if you are wearing navy blue or black, you could use contrasting colors such as camel, cream, pink, red, or orange depending on your mood and desired look! To complete the look, wear matching gloves or wrist warmers.

While anything made from a luxurious yarn like cashmere will cost significantly more than ordinary wool, the benefits become clear after owning some quality cashmere items. Cashmere washes and wears well, becoming softer and more beautiful with each washing. While wool normally bobbles and becomes scruffy looking quickly, and the bobbling is difficult to remove, all good cashmere should easily return to its original shape and look like new after each wash.

So don't dread going out in the snowy, icy, windy cold weather when you can look forward to putting on your gorgeously soft and light but very warm cashmere hat and scarf, not to mention the gloves, so you not only feel good but look great!

Winter cashmere hat comes in a variety of fabrics. While wool is a popular material, some people find it too itchy to wear on their heads. Other more versatile materials include high-quality fleece that is both warm and breathable, as well as wool/acrylic, nylon/wool, and wood/cotton/nylon blends.

Soft shell winter hats are made of soft stretch woven fabrics that are water-resistant and lightweight enough to fit comfortably under a helmet when skiing, snowboarding, or sledding, but they are also extremely warm and can be easily stuffed inside a jacket pocket when not in use. Look for a hat with a circular knit pattern that is large enough to cover over temples and protect sensitive ear lobes and is designed to hug the contours of your head. Fleece-lined wool hats or caps with ear flaps that tie under the chin offer excellent protection against wind chill temperatures below zero.

Some people avoid wearing hats entirely to avoid flattened hair and static electricity. Hats made of soft wool, such as 100% cashmere or mohair, will help you avoid "hat hair" while keeping your head warm and comfortable. Choosing a slightly larger hat than one that hugs your head snugly will also keep your hair from looking flat and messy.

While hats are important for keeping you warm during the coldest weather, they are also considered a fashion accessory, so choose neutral colors when selecting a winter hat to match your winter coat and gloves.