27 Balaclavas & Bonnets To Put on This Winter

Whether or not you’ve noticed cozy balaclavas throughout your Instagram and TikTok feeds or have witnessed them out within the wild on fellow vogue girlies, these knitted hoods have rapidly change into the winter accent for braving the chilly. As somebody coping with New York’s single-digit temps, I’ve been throwing on my favourite each time I depart the home — and, truthfully, I can’t think about going anyplace with out it now. 

A balaclava — suppose ski masks vibes, however looser and with much less face protection — is arguably the preferred cold-weather accent proper now. However Google searches for bonnets (that are nearer to winter caps with tie fronts) are additionally on the rise. Lots of our favourite manufacturers are actually providing these practical, fashion-forward kinds that show assertion headwear is already one in all 2025’s standout traits. Spoiler alert: Anticipate to see much more throughout New York Trend Week in February.

And due to the avalanche of TikTok tutorials exhibiting how you can fold outsized scarves into DIY balaclavas, hooded scarves are additionally having their second. Not solely are they cozy, however they someway make bundling up really feel extra satisfying and splendid. 

Forward, we’ve rounded up a number of the finest winter headwear — from knit and crochet to cashmere and puffer materials — in neutrals, brights, and playful prints to stage up your outerwear assortment.