With cooler days now upon us, its time to bring out the cold weather gear. With all the layering required for winter dressing, the trick to distinctly cool style lies in accessories. This season saw the accessories trend take a nostalgic turn with the return of some of our old favorites like the choker and some not so pretty reminders of our teenage blunders like the fanny pack. But the trend that particulary caught our attention was the strong emphasis on fancy head gear this season. From the 70's wide brimmed hats, to borrowed-from-the boys fedoras, this season marked a comeback for the fabulous head toppers.

A little bit retro and a whole lot chic, hats are true attention getters that put the focus on your face and highlight your style. And not to forget that they can be the perfect remedy for a bad hair day. But because of their over the top character (both literally and figuratively), hats might not seamlessly gel with your style sensibilities. So, the only rule of wearing a hat is to be confident - wear it like you own it. Feminine or preppy, whatever be your style, the right hat can add a sense of drama to your look. Jump start your fall shopping with our selection of four of the sharpest toppers and some darling ways to style them.

A slouchy hat is an adorable way to finish off your weekend uniform.

Feathered fedora hat add a touch of whimsy to an otherwise preppy outfit.

Topping a lady like skirt with a floppy hat spells full on retro glamour.

A navy hat is a grey way to balances the bright citrus hue.

Source: Elle, Zimbio