Wrap Your Head Around a Fuzzy Ear Band

Not quite a hat, but more than your average ear warmer, an ear band is the extravagant alternative to your usual cold weather wear. Wrapping your head in cushy shearling or high-performing microfiber insulates you from the chill and makes a strong fashion statement.

The appeal of an ear band isn’t hard to understand. Here’s how to wear your new favorite head covering.

Hi-Tech Fabric

Sleek and versatile, the fabric ear band is attractive on its own or layered up. Worn with a sporty parka, striped leggings, leather sneakers and a high-and-tight ponytail, a black ear band gives you an athletic cold weather look impossible to resist. The ear band’s low profile also makes it an ideal choice to layer under a felt hat that, on its own, isn’t quite warm enough for the weather.

Knitted

Cute, quirky and super practical, a knit ear band gives your look a dose of texture and insulation. Complete an eccentric cold weather ensemble with a Peter Pan-collar pastel coat, colored fleece-lined tights, chunky ankle boots and a colorful knitted ear band. An earband this soft and cuddly won’t mess up a hairstyle, so twist your locks into a high bun and head out the door with confidence.

Shearling and Fur

The ultimate luxury in cold weather accessories comes from animal-derived materials. Cozy shearling and outrageous fur keep you warm like nothing else can by virtue of their thick insulating fibers. When you choose an ear band in these luxe skins, don’t overdo your look by choosing a jacket that’s also made of leather or fur. Instead, complete a military-chic look with a deep green wool pea coat and combat boots and stand attention.

An ear band may seem like an atypical accessory choice at first, but its warming powers will be enough to convince you as soon as you slip one on.

Keep the chill off by wrapping up in a toasty ear band.