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After years of flirting with cutesy earmuffs, fuzzy headbands and - yikes - even fashion turbans, it's time to face the facts: There's simply no substitute for the grand old tuque. Whether lined in bright stripes or topped with a bright pompom, the classic wool topper is your best accessory for dreary snowy days, this and every year

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Striped Paul Smith hat, $135 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com).

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Maple-leaf print HBC hat, $20 at the Bay (www.hbc.com).

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Cream pompom hat, $59.95 at Cole Haan (www.colehaan.com).

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Yellow Echo Design hat, $35 at the Bay.

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Red Mischa Lampert hat, $195 at Augustina (www.augustinaboutiques.com)

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