Fashion Accessories This Truly Questionable Early '00s Trend Is Back and Here to Stay According to Taylor Swift and Halle Berry, it's time to break out your newsboy cap. By Samantha Sutton Samantha Sutton Instagram Samantha is InStyle's senior fashion editor. She joined the brand in 2019 and oversees the site's fashion coverage, including trend reporting, fashion exclusives, celebrity style interviews, and Fashion Week coverage. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on December 16, 2020 @ 02:39PM Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Getty Images, halleberry/Instagram Personally, I'm a hat person. After spending so many years feeling shy about wearing colorful, statement-making, and floppy styles on my head, I've fully embraced the lifestyle — and my outfits have been better as a result. A beret manages to give even the simplest of basics a welcome boost, while large, wide-brim options make me feel glam during the summer months. However, there is one classic hat design that sometimes makes me wary: the newsboy cap, which has been popping up on celebrities like Taylor Swift, Halle Berry, and Katie Holmes. Katie Holmes Channeled Adele's Latest Look but Added a Confusing Accessory It's almost impossible for me to look at this style and not think "OK, channeling Fall Out Boy, I guess." Much like Ariana Grande's high ponytail or Beyoncé's bodysuits, newsboy caps were kind of a staple for members of this band back in the '00s. I can still so clearly picture the lead singer, Patrick Stump, wearing this accessory with a T-shirt and a button-down vest, and I know Pete Wentz had a few in his wardrobe as well. But, like a handful of throwback trends, this one has also returned, and there are more modern ways to wear it that won't make you look like you're about to belt out a verse from "Sugar, We're Goin' Down." You Can Wear It Casually Halle Berry skipped pants this time around, but still proved this hat pairs well with a loose graphic tee. Shop Similar: Forever 21 Corduroy Cabbie Hat ($15; forever21.com) Coordinate With Your Outerwear Disney + Taylor Swift matched her purple newsboy cap to her printed coat, creating a laid-back yet eye-catching look. Shop Similar: Billabong Jack Baker Boy Cap ($22; nordstrom.com) Taylor Swift's $30 Tights Reminded Me of Winter's Most Brilliant Fashion Trick Invest in a Simple Black Option Robert Kamau/GC Images A neutral color will go with everything, including a black coat, like the one Gigi Hadid is wearing. Shop Similar: Zara Corduroy Skipper Cap ($26; zara.com) It's Possible to Dress Up a Newsboy Cap Edward Berthelot/Getty Images This piece can balance out a maxi skirt, preventing it from feeling too over-the-top or fancy. Shop Similar: Ruslan Baginskiy Baker Boy Cap ($315; farfetch.com) They Also Look Great With Jeans Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images Newsboy caps can provide that extra little pop you've been searching for. Shop Similar: Eugenia Kim Marina Hat ($265; revolve.com) Even Suits Benefit From This Accessory Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Just like a beret or fedora, it will add a little flair and keep your outfit from feeling meh and predictable. Shop Similar: Nocturnal Slouchy Leather Newsboy ($128; freepeople.com) And Yes, Printed Options Available, Too Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images Something plaid or polka-dotted will turn your white T-shirt and denim combo into a full, fashion-forward look. Shop Similar: Brixton Ashland Cap ($49; nordstrom.com)