Whether you’re keeping the sun out of your face, keeping a low profile through airport security, or crawling out from under a nasty hangover, a classic baseball cap can elevate an outfit all the way from “slob” to “casual elegance.” As is the case with many wardrobe staples, it’s helpful to have a few variations to choose from. Here are a few of our favorite caps for summer 2025.
Larissa Loden Sportsball Cap
For those who can't be bothered to support "The Team," but support the concept in general.
Buy: $35Paul Smith Suede
This understated cap is crafted from 100% lambskin, with Paul Smith's signature stripe on the adjustable strap.
Buy: $88Imogene + Willie Cherry Cap
What's not to like about this warm yellow-brown number with a vintange-inspired patch? It's also made in the USA.
Buy: $48The Met x PacSun The Academy Trucker Hat
This understated white cap from summer's most surprising collab is one for the culture vultures.
Buy: $30A24 Sandwich Artist Logo Hat
If you'd rather be updating your Letterboxd than your fantasy roster, here's a hat for you.
Buy: $3547 Fightin' Phils Hat
Minor League Baseball teams are a goldmine of unconventional logos and team names. This gem comes from Reading, Pennsylvania's Fightin' Phils. It's also a way to show your love for tubular meats.
Buy: $30Polo Bear Twill Ball Cap
The exquisitely '90s Polo Bear gets a modern twist, and we love the goes-with-anything olive paired with the color-pop embroidery.
Buy: $65North Face Summer LT Run Hat
Designed for hikes and runs, this cap boasts quick-dry material, UPF sun protection, and serious gorpcorre vibes. It's available in five more colorways, too.
Buy: $40Lift Down Classic Cap Lift Down Classic Cap
When you find a wardrobe staple you really love, it's tempting to get a variety of colors. Lift Down's worn-in, classic baseball caps come in more than 20 hues and three head sizes. You'll also get a freebie if you buy three or more.
Buy: $24Feels So Good Side Of Ranch Baseball Hat
If loving ranch is wrong, we don't wanna be right.
Buy: $30