One, two, three strikes you’re out … is what I used to want to shout at people wearing baseball caps. I absolutely hated how they covered people’s faces and never looked cute with any outfit. By name baseball caps are new and improved and incredibly in style.

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This spring, baseball caps are trendy for boys and girls alike and can conform to a wide spectrum of styles. These old school caps have the ability to look sporty, preppy or fratty while making a fashion statement at the same time.

The traditional function of baseball caps is clear: baseball. But even off the field, baseball caps can make you look sporty with a chic twist. If this is the look you are going for, pick a baseball cap with a college or a favorite sport’s team across the front.

The vintage style caps work best here because it gives off a more fashionable vibe, rather than solely a functional one; you want to look sporty, but not like you literally just walked off the baseball field.

Show some school spirit with a vintage Demon Deacon baseball cap worn with jeans and Chucks, and you’ll be pulling off the trendy jock look effortlessly.

More recently, baseball caps have become the perfect addition to a preppy outfit. Walk into a J.Crew and you’ll see the caps lined everywhere around the store — a true sign it’s a popular prep trend. Baseball caps with color blocking can brighten up any outfit with bursts of pastels paired with neutral colors. Also, dare to experiment with some classic preppy materials and patterns such as chambray, Liberty of London prints and animal print caps.

Take the prep look one step further and get your cap monogrammed to add a personal touch. Pairing one of these caps with a sundress gives a casual twist to a classic look.

Baseball caps are also a simple way to show your love for your Greek organization or love of partying. Bright yellow, pink, orange or green neon caps are a fun energetic look regardless of gender. Get the cap adorned with your Greek letters or favorite party phrase and you’re sure to be the center of attention at a college party. It’s no secret that Wake students tend to dress incredibly casually while going out on the weekends, so a party-loving baseball cap is the perfect addition to liven up junky frat clothes. However, make sure these caps are made out of durable material that can be washed easily since they are bound to fall on the sticky basement floor at some point.

It doesn’t matter what your go-to style is, there will be a baseball cap for everyone. It’s one of the only styles both genders can embrace equally (although I doubt I’ll see many guys with a monogrammed baseball cap walking around campus).

Whether you’re on the field, walking to class or raging all night, you can find a way to add a cap to your look.