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Black Beanies That Earn Their Place in Your Wardrobe

A bad beanie sits too high, pills after three wears, and makes a considered outfit look like an afterthought. We've all got one somewhere. The black beanie should be one of the hardest working things you own through autumn and winter, sitting right at that point where function and appearance actually agree with each other. The problem is that most of them are either too cheap to hold their shape or too fashion-forward to wear beyond a narrow set of occasions. What we've been looking for specifically is weight, construction, and a fit that works whether you're pulling it on over a coat or wearing it with something more casual. Ribbed knits that keep their tension. Yarns that don't bobble under pressure. A depth that sits properly without folding up at the brim like it's confused about its own proportions. The black beanie done well is one of those things that asks nothing of you once you have the right one.