Winter brings with it a long list of cold-weather-ready accessories. This year along with the traditional hats, gloves and scarves, there’s a new practical piece filling the stores, and that’s the knitted hood.
This snuggly headgear, often referred to as a bonnet or snood, started to gain popularity with the fashion set last year and has been everywhere this winter. Why is it such a winner? It takes the best bits of a hat and scarf, but doesn't feel cumbersome and cancels out the need for extra layers or multiple accessories. It can be popped on and tucked into the collar of your jumper or shirt, and voila! You will be all set for a chilly morning in style.
A long list of celebrities have shown off the look already, and the latest star to try out the wintery headgear is Rachel Stevens, who used her M&S version (now sold out) to complete a joggers and coat outfit earlier this week. Showing off her look on Instagram, she made the trend relaxed and wearable.
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Rachel's M&S piece has sadly sold out, but this similar supermarket buy will recreate her look nicely and for a totally bargain price.
A bubblegum colour gives this cold weather trend a very pretty spin that will sit particularly well with a powder grey coat.
This one combines this season's knitted triangle scarf look with the hood so you can knot it at your neck for a preppy aesthetic.
A printed piece like this one has a fun feel and will inject some pattern into an otherwise simple outfit - use it to pep up an old jeans and a blazer outfit.
Cancel out a dark morning with a bright and bold hood like this one. The shouty shade will make a statement while keeping you toastie.
A dark plum knitted accessory will work well with other seasonal tones like brown, charcoal and navy so you can easily wear this one with most outfits.
When it comes to styling your hood, there aren't too many rules. Wear your headgear like you would wear your usual hat or scarves, and simply buddy your piece up with any of the best winter coat trends 2025 or oversized knitwear.
Opting for outerwear in the same colour as your cover-up will look very fresh and on-trend, but equally, wearing a bright or patterned iteration with a simpler outfit can really lift your whole look. For a seamless and chic finish, try tucking the base into your neckline or collar, and you'll be all set for even the coldest of days.
