HAT TRICKS
RATHER freeze your head off than wear a frumpy winter hat?
Don’t worry: This season’s hat trends allow you to stay warm without sacrificing your fashion sense. Here, six of The Post’s top cold-weather hat picks.
Pompom Girl
Whether you’re hitting the slopes or catching the subway, NooKnit’s wool pompom hat will protect your head and neck from the elements. $68 at http://www.nooknits.com
Wild Thing
Perk up somber-colored winter wear with a dizzy zebra-print hat. This faux fur topper loops around the head and ties at the chin to provide serious warmth. $13 at H&M, Fifth Avenue at 51st Street and other locations.
Walk the Dog
Smith & Hone’s herringbone tweed wool cap is as stylish as it is warm. We love the charming little suede dog appliqué on the side! $105 at http://www.girlshop.com
Flapper Flower Power
What do you get when you cross ’70s-style crochet with the ’20s-era flapper look? This cute, cross-decade cap by Anna Kula. $90 at http://www.girlshop.com
Tulip Head
Try to resist tiptoeing around in this tulip-shaped hat. Kangol’s wool pull-on featured geometric designs, and can be worn with the brim rolled up or down. $40 at http://www.kangol.com
Newsboy Chic
The classic wool newsboy cap by Selima is great for stormy winter days. Pull it down to shield your eyes from snow, rain, sleet or hail. $125 at Bond 07, 7 Bond St.

