One of the biggest trends that we’ll see this Autumn and Winter season is the return of prep-style. Basically, if Blair Waldorf would wear it, it counts! (Except maybe not those colorful tights, although we hear those are making a comeback too.)

When we think of quintessential Blair Waldorf style, we immediately think of statement hats and (you guessed it!) headbands. So these headwear trends are our topic of the day today.

Statement hair accessories have been trending all year, with scrunchies and embellished hair clips trending this summer, and hair scarves following close behind. Headbands and statement hats are a newer headwear trend, but you’ve definitely seen it on your Instagram feeds – especially if you’ve been keeping an eye on the street style at fashion week.

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So let’s delve in together! Here are a few of the most buzzed-about statement hats and headbands that you’re about to see everywhere.

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Bucket Hats

When we think of bucket hats, we think of the variety that’s become popular in streetwear. But there’s a new style on the block now.

Sophisticated bucket hats may sound like an oxymoron, but once you get on board, you’ll get it — they are unbelievably chic. I can only describe them as more solid in shape, while the streetwear kind is thinner and more floaty. Blair would definitely wear these because they’re a mature mix of a modern bucket hat and a 1920s bell hat (which is called a cloche!).