Vintage Washed Baseball Cap

A washed finish is the difference between a cap that looks brand new and a cap that looks like it belongs to you. Monarch Millinery has given this one a vintage wash, so the cotton arrives already softened and the colour already knocked back a shade, as though it has spent a season in the sun before ever reaching you. The embroidery on the front is the only other detail, and against the faded ground it reads softer than it would on a crisp new cap.

The build is cotton, made as a single piece, in one size. The height of the cap measures 5.1 inches, which keeps the crown standing rather than folding flat. The four colours all suit the treatment, which is not always true of a wash. Brown is the warmest and looks best in autumn against cream and camel. Light gray is the most neutral of the set and slips into any outfit without comment. Sauce purple is the interesting one, a deep muted shade that the wash turns dusty rather than bright. Navy blue is the sharpest and the most versatile, and the wash keeps it from looking too formal.

Caps like this are made for the days you are not really trying. Pull it on for the walk to coffee, over hair that has other plans, on a drive with the sun sitting low, or with a hoodie and jeans when you want the outfit to look like a choice. Brown belongs with denim and cream knits. Light gray goes with everything, which is rather the point. Navy blue is excellent alongside stripes and white trainers. Sauce purple wants to be kept simple, so put it with grey or black and let it sit quietly. Because the wash has done its work already, you can throw it in a bag without a second thought.

Why you will love it

• Material: cotton
• Pieces: 1-piece
• Vintage washed finish with a softened colour
• Embroidered detail on the front panel
• One size, with a cap height of 5.1 inches
• Available in brown, light gray, sauce purple and navy blue

Care

• Care instructions are not specified for this cap. Please refer to the label on the item.