Baseball hats don’t have to signify team allegiance or bad hair days or bro-dom ... increasingly, both men and women are topping off casual-chic looks with the perfect cap. Worried you can’t pull it off? Here’s how to make sure you’ve covered all the bases:

• Pick a stylish option, like this denim and leather cap from Brooklyn Circus available locally at The Class Room ($59)
• Make sure the rest of your outfit is polished enough that you’re not sending out running-errands-and-hiding-from-the-world vibes (unless that’s what you’re going for, in which case, hats are great way to avoid eye contact.) 
• Confidence—listen to the old “wear it, don’t let it wear you” adage and just have fun. Fortunately, there are no strikes in fashion.