Nightcap: How To Wear Your Nike Cap Beyond the Court

Sneakers are showing up in the context of the fanciest runway shows, sweatpants can now be bought in such sharply tailored iterations that they’re considered appropriate workwear, and slub-knit textures are showing up on full length gowns. If you’re not with the program, get with it: athletic wear is to be embraced, whether you’re a star on the field or not.

Ready for a little taste of this movement but not sure how to participate? We suggest starting with a cap made by athletic superbrand Nike as you try to bridge the on-court/off-court divide.

With Fur

There’s nothing that screams “cool” like combining extreme luxury and extremely laid-back pieces. The juxtaposition creates a look that manages to say simultaneously, “I wear what I want” and “I have nothing to prove.” Get this look for yourself by pairing an oversized fur coat with your cap. Add a can’t-be-bothered facial expression and you’ve got the look on lockdown.

With Leather

Leather has the effect of making any ensemble feel a little more edgy. Combining it with your Nike cap can make your look feel urban, sexy and youthful all at once. Wear a camouflage hat with black leather pants and sparkling white high-top sneakers for a look so hip it hurts.

With Dressy Separates

Showcase your ability to mix-and-match by pairing your fancy pieces with an athletics-inspired cap. For guys, this could mean wearing your suit jacket as a blazer with some dark-wash jeans, while ladies may want to pair their cap with a frilly tulle skirt and sky-high heels.

Whether you’re an Olympic-quality superstar or barely have enough stamina to run around the block, you’ll look great rocking a Nike cap around town.

Nike caps look good even on sports novices.