What’s a dad cap, you ask? Well, it’s similar, but not identical, to your classic baseball cap, in the sense that it’s made from soft cotton or canvas with a low height that fits snug atop the head. The difference is that there is no structure to it; the brim is typically rounded, and the back adjusts with a fabric slider rather than a plastic snap. The overall look is effortless and nostalgic, and pairs well with high socks (another gen z/millennial divide) and pouchy, high-waisted shorts. (See above, for a trucker hat on the left and a dad cap on the right.)
After slinking out of the park and back to my less cool part of Brooklyn, I immediately ransacked my closet for one, and tested it out over the course of the next week. The verdict? I felt hipper and more modern, but my pea-head looked small! And so, after a solid attempt at pulling one off, I decided on a happy medium: a pink running cap that’s still low and flexible, but with a little bit of structure.