Adding Style with Cute Hats
I guess I’ve always loved hats. It reminds me of playing dress up when I was a little girl. Many senior girls don’t have a lot of hats, but never fear, I’m always adding to my collection! The whole idea of a Style Closet started with just ONE one hat. Specifically, a black floppy hat from Target. By 2014 I had started collecting hats and using them with many of my teen and senior girls. Everyone loves them! Hats are such a fun way to change up your look and get even more variety for your senior pictures.
It’s been around forever, but it’s a class and my seniors love it! Being black, it can coordinate with almost any outfit or pair it with these cute heart sunglasses, which are also available from the Style Closet. Hats are a great way to frame your face and show off your eyes too!


A Senior Portrait Must-Have
These sun hats work great as summer accessories for your senior portraits, but in Arizona, you can pretty much wear them any time! I just love Madie’s confident pose as she sits on the back of her blue convertible. You can tell she’s ready to take on the world!


Stylish Sun Hats
Fashionable sun hats are versatile accessories that effortlessly elevate any outfit, adding a chic and stylish flair to your ensemble. With a variety of designs, colors, and materials to choose from, there’s a sun hat to suit every senior girl’s unique sense of style. Whether paired with casual attire for a laid-back vibe or dressed up for a sophisticated look, fashionable sun hats are the perfect accessory for any occasion.


Caleigh’s simple yet elegant yellow sundress paired perfectly with a yellow sun hat from the Style Closet. Together, they create a delightful ensemble exuding sunny charm and timeless sophistication, which matches her vibrant spirit.


Sarah’s light blue floral dress is beautifully paired with a matching blue sun hat, adding a touch of charm to her senior portraits.


Black Newsboy Cap
For an edgy touch of flair, look no further than the black newsboy cap. Its structured silhouette and sleek black hue create a striking contrast against any backdrop. Whether you’re channeling a retro-inspired look or aiming for a contemporary twist, the newsboy cap lends itself to endless possibilities. Pair it with your favorite leather jacket (or borrow this one from the Style Closet) for the perfect urban vibe.


If I dig way back in the archives, I even have this darling cap. I’ve only used it once or twice, but if you have the right outfit it will be super cute!


Wrangle Up Style
Cowgirl hats add a touch of Western flair to any outfit. Whether you’re embracing your inner cowgirl or simply seeking to infuse your senior portraits with a dose of frontier spirit, these hats are a versatile accessory choice. With their wide brims and distinctive shapes, cowgirl hats frame the face beautifully and can instantly elevate your look. From classic straw designs to weathered leather styles, there’s a cowgirl hat to suit every taste and personality. So embrace your free spirit and add a stylish cowgirl hat as your statement accessory.




Let’s Accessorize
Ultimately, senior pictures are a celebration of your individuality and accomplishments. Incorporating cut hats into your photo shoot allows you to express yourself authentically and showcase your unique style. Experiment with different angles, poses, and settings to capture the essence of who you are and the journey you’ve embarked on. Whether you opt for the timeless elegance of sun hats or the nostalgic charm of a newsboy cap, let your personality shine through and create memories that you’ll cherish for years to come.


Before you finalize your senior portrait wardrobe, consider grabbing a hat from the Style Closet. Posing with hats for your senior pictures is a creative way to add flair and personality to your portraits. Whether you grab your favorite hat or choose one from the Style Closet, these accessories can elevate your photoshoot and turn you into a model in minutes! So, embrace your unique style, strike a pose, and let your senior pictures tell the story of who you are, one hat at a time.
Looking for more senior who added hats for their senior session? Here are a few favorites!
Sierra, Show Low High School
Keep, Williams Field High School
Madie, Basha High School
Mavery, Desert Ridge High School
Savannah, Desert Ridge High School
Caroline, Desert Vista High School
Cassandra, Saint Mary’s High School
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Don’t forget to keep following the Magical Memories by Michelle blog for more exciting ideas for senior photo sessions. Start collecting ideas now so you’ll be ready for a fab session later…find great ideas on my Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook pages, and explore my website to learn more about me and how I approach creative, professional photography. You’ll see that hats are the perfect accessory for your senior pictures!
27 Responses
Ooh you have some lovely hats and what a great way to add to a look for your sessions! Lovely post!
Thank you Shonda!
I love using accessories and especially hats in photos, too! How fun that you bring them for your sessions for the girls! Great post and photos!
Plus it gives me a good reason to go shopping!
TOTALLY!
All those Senior girls are looking pretty stylish!
Style Closet Heaven!! Lucky ladies to have such a great selection to choose from for their sessions!
Love love hats!!!!
Me too! Not sure my collection is large enough though…might need to go shopping again!
What a great styling idea! I love the floppy hats, they look so good on the girls and it really does bring out their eyes!
Thanks Karen!
I always love when a senior girl chooses to wear a hat for her senior pictures! They just provide a great variety to a senior session gallery.
I’m so glad you’re another hat lover! I don’t know if I can do a senior portrait session without a hat! 🙂
Loving all the hats here! Great accessory for Senior Portraits, especially for the ladies!
Hi Susan! Thank you so much!
Hats are such a fun way to add to the vibe of a session. That you have a style closet full of hats for your seniors is incredible. There is so much variety in your portfolio, love it!
Hey Carla! I really appreciate you taking time to read and comment about my Style Closet!
I love hats for adding style and in senior portraits they go even further to bring out even more fun and personality! It’s great that you even supply hats for your clients. A full-service photographer like you is so great to find!
Thank you Jeanine! I have as much fun with the hats as my clients do!
My all time favorite accessory for senior pictures are hats! They just bring such a fun vibe and can add so much variety to any senior session!
Haha, we definitely think alike! Gotta have hats for senior pictures!
How I love the variety in your senior photos. The hats are the best addition! It’s a bonus to your clients that a senior style closet available for senior photo sessions.
Hi Andrea! Thanks for taking time to comment!
All the hats are so fun! What a fun accessory to include and a great way to change up variety.
Thanks Jody!
I love the variety of hats in these senior pictures. Such an easy accessory and great way to add a touch of…something, to their senior images.
Hi Jodi! Thanks for taking the time to comment!