As a Brooklyn-based person, I didn’t think too much of it when I ran into a friend who was repping our local Italian grocer with a cute, Kelly green ball cap. “OMG, I love Caputos,” I remarked, which is when the conversation quickly devolved into a discussion about our favorite filled ravioli type at the Carroll Gardens establishment. (For the record: It’s the arugula and ricotta).
But then I was at a kid’s birthday party and spotted two separate and impeccably dressed moms also wearing Kelly green caps. One was the “oui” style from Clare V and the other, was a less descript, but equally vibrant number sorta like this Polo Ralph Lauren design. Yet again, I clocked the color choice.
What sealed the deal? Passing the Rose Byrne on the street, and noting that she too was rocking a Kelly green ball cap. And thus: Brooklyn’s favorite spring/summer accessory trend was confirmed.
Cute dad cap styles have been trending for a few years now, often dressed up beyond the basic jeans and tee look. In fact, the mom in the Caputo’s cap had paired hers with a luxe, ankle-skimming black belted cashmere coat for a look that was less preppy errands and more polished workwear. In a lot of ways, it’s the new white sneaker, pairing just as easily with denim as it does with a dress.
