Features
The main difference between this headgear and the usual baseball cap is not only the shape of the visor, but also the slightly lowered back - If you look at such a cap from the side, you will notice that the back of the head is slightly sloping, which ensures comfortable wearing and a more secure fit on the head. This model has a special name - snapback. Snakebacks first appeared in the United States in the early fifties as part of a baseball uniform, thanks to the company New Era, which exists to this day and is the largest producer of baseball caps.
The iconic model was called 59 fifty and quickly fell in love with the players, and closer to the seventies, when snapbacks became available to the general public, sports fans added an accessory to their wardrobe. In the early nineties, snepbek adopted street fashion and since then this accessory has become associated with representatives of hip-hop, graffiti and skate culture.
Models
Now it’s not necessary to wave a baseball bat, participate in rap battles on the streets of New York or risk the integrity of the bones, dissecting on a skateboard, in order to wear a snapback. Modern fashion extends the boundaries of familiar styles and calls us for bold experiments, making it easy to fit a stylish headdress into almost any look. In stores you can find the most daring and stylish solutions.
Snapebacks vary in style - the classic ones consist of five wedges sewn together, which can converge in the central part, but can also be connected in another way, which makes the product look flatter. You can also meet three and eight-blade models. Each product is equipped with an adjustable clasp that provides comfortable wearing. Clasp can be made of fabric, leather or plasticVelcro closure is very convenient. Most caps are equipped with special holes - eyeletswhich are framed by metal and perform a ventilation function.
Color and print
No matter what color you like, you can find a cap of any shade - from pastel pink or blue tones to neon green. The same goes for the desired print, modern designers offer both camouflage models and more feminine products with floral patterns.
Plain snackbacks intentionally devoid of decor look very succinct.
If this is your first cap, then you should give preference to a plain color model, it is easy to combine with existing clothes. Often you can find caps with a visor that differs in color from the main part, which can also be sewn from materials of various colors.
Decor
The classic decor of the snapback is the emblem in the central part, most often it is the logo of a sports team or the brand name of the manufacturer. Of course, the designers ’imagination does not stop there - caps are decorated with spikes, rhinestones, rivets and beads, special neon stripes that can glow in the dark or under ultraviolet light.
There are several services on the Internet that allow you to order an individualized model on which the desired name or any other inscription will be embroidered or printed.
You can decorate a snapback yourself using a thermo-sewing or badges. The decor of the visor plays an important role, it is decorated with stickers and inscriptions that look especially cocky when they are applied at the bottom. Models with a visor made of a material different from the main part, for example, metallized or covered with leather, look stylish.
How can i wear it?
Snapeback can be worn with a visor forward or by slightly turning it to one side. This wearing option will look great with loose or braided hair, you can also tie your tail and gently stretch it through the space above the clasp. With short hair, the cap will also look great. It should be borne in mind that due to the shape of the visor, an emphasis is placed on the face, so girls should pay close attention to makeup, especially tone.
The cap turned backwards playfully and arrogantly. Snapeback can be worn alone or worn on a bandana or scarf. The visor can be adjusted by slightly raising or lowering its edges. It is very important to choose the right size cap and adjust the clasp, because a cap that is too small can cause discomfort in the form of a headache and ruin the hair, and too big risks worsening the whole image.
What can I wear?
You can combine caps with a direct visor both with sportswear and with casual options in casual style. In summer, a snapback will look great with shorts and loose shirts or cropped tops. Short flared skirts complete with such a hat look especially stylish and flirty.
In addition to being a stylish accessory, a cap will also help protect your hair from burning out., head from sunstroke, and eyes from the sun. Large sunglasses will add alongside sharpness. In the evening, a T-shirt can be replaced with a sweatshirt or a classic shirt, complemented by a bomber made of thick or transparent fabric. Straight dresses from denim or tight-fitting models from knitwear look great along with the snapback.
In the cool season, the cap can be worn in combination with a parka or straight cut coat. Such an ensemble will look especially successful when paired with tight trousers and shoes on the platform or low speed - ankle boots with wide low heels, sneakers or sneakers. A lacquered canvas or leather backpack will perfectly complement the urban look.
How much is?
The average cost of caps with a wide visor is 700-900 rubles. The price varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and directly depends on the quality of materials, of which the product is made, as well as the abundance of decor - the simpler the cap, the cheaper it will cost and vice versa. Not the least role in this aspect is played by the brand name, the more it is known, the more expensive a snapback will cost.
At the same time, it is worth considering that a big name often not only makes the buyer fork out, but also guarantees a high-quality and stylish headwear that will effectively fulfill its functions and serve for a long time.
Stylish looks
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To create a stylish everyday look that is appropriate both in the daytime and in the evening, men can combine a cap with a wide straight visor with a cropped leather jacket or parka, a classic white or other light plain shirt, skinny trousers or jeans and a large wrist watch. An excellent complement to the image will be a rectangular backpack made of leather or dense materials that hold their shape well.
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Although it is much “safer” for girls to combine a snapback with shoes at low speed, with the right accents and high heels it looks appropriate. For an evening look, you can choose a shirt dress by putting on top of his shortened leather jacket or biker jacket. A stylish clutch will complement the outfit perfectly. Hair should be left loose, curled into a light wave.