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2015 MIGHT HAVE been the year of the dad bod, and 2016 seems to be heading in a similar auld lad-themed direction.

Introducing the dad hat.

Basically, it’s an old cap with a bit of a peak on it – much like your dad might wear, say, cutting the grass

Or when it’s swelterin’ out

Even fashion heavy hitters like Elle see them as the next big thing in hat trends

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They give a brief definition too:

A dad hat is a baseball cap that’s canvas or cotton and has a slightly curved brim (not too curved, though) and  is probably a little oversized on the wearer. Unless, of course, you’re actually a dad—then it probably fits you perfectly.

It might not be the fanciest of headwear

But 2016 is all about the dad hat

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First picked up on by US website The Shade Room, dad hats are for everyone apparently

This is the beginning of dad fashion taking over the world, surely

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