Okay, so I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect New York cap – you know, the classic, goes-with-everything kind. And specifically, I wanted one that actually fit my head well, ’cause a lot of “women’s” caps are either too small or just… weirdly shaped. So I started this little project to find the one.
The Great Cap Search
First, I hit up a bunch of online stores. I spent, like, two hours just scrolling through pages of baseball caps. So many options! I narrowed it down based on a few things:
- Material: I wanted something breathable, like cotton, not that scratchy polyester stuff.
- Color: Classic navy or black, something I could wear with anything.
- Fit: Adjustable, obviously, but also with a decent-sized crown – not too shallow, not too bulky.
- Logo: Some had other logos and I only wanted the “NY” logo.
I ordered a few that looked promising. When they arrived, it was try-on time! Some were instant “no”s. One was way too big, even on the tightest setting. Another had this weird, pointy crown that made me look like a conehead. Seriously!
The Fitting Room Trials (aka My Living Room)
I had all the hats on a table, I would say, it looked like some collection. I tried each and every one of them. I remember one of them fitting very well but, somehow, the color didn’t please me, at all!
I kept trying a few more and finally… I found one that seemed pretty good! It was a navy cotton cap with a nice, rounded crown and an adjustable strap that actually worked. The “NY” logo was embroidered, not printed, which felt more… legit.
The Wear Test
But the real test was wearing it out and about. I wore it to the grocery store, on a walk, even just around the house. I wanted to see if it would stay put, if it would get too hot, if it would give me a headache (some caps do that!).
And guess what? It passed the test! It’s comfy, it stays on my head, and it looks good. I’ve gotten a few compliments on it, which is always a nice bonus. Finding simple stuff sometimes is very difficult, and sharing it is always good.
So, yeah, that’s my little cap adventure. It might seem like a small thing, but finding a hat that fits well and that I actually like wearing is a win in my book. Now I wanna find it in black too!
