Fashion

The 17 Cutest Headphones To Make Your Commute More Fun

Something to make noise about

by Jenna Igneri

Let’s face it, commuting can be pretty dismal. Whether it’s painstakingly mundane, absurdly long, or has you surrounded by extremely annoying people (or a combination of all three), most of us aren’t blessed with particularly enjoyable commutes. Morning train rides to work and running from class to class on foot can all be a bit of a drag, especially without the help of our favorite music or podcasts. For those of us who don’t get to drive ourselves places (thus, don’t have a sound system to blast our favorite Britney hits to lift our mood), a good pair of headphones is the next best thing.

With that said, we rounded up the 17 cutest pairs of headphones out there now—from moderate to luxe, in every color of the rainbow—to help you not only survive your morning commute but also to do it in style. We included over-the-ear versions, to tune out any chatter happening around you; ear buds, to throw in your purse when you’re on the go; and pairs that double as fashion accessories. Basically, we’ve got you (and your ears) covered.

Click through the gallery below to check out our picks. Happy listening! 

Photo courtesy of Happy Plugs

Happy Plugs, Earbud Plus Mint, $24.99, available at Happy Plugs.

Photo courtesy of Frends

Frends, Taylor Rose Gold Flakes And Smoke Resin Headphones, $209.95, available at Frends.

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ModCloth, Swoons And Tunes Headphones in Painted Roses, $23.99, available at ModCloth.

Photo courtesy of Plugged

Plugged, Crown Bordeaux/Copper Headphones, $99.99, available at Plugged.

Photo courtesy of Urban Outfitters

Skinnydip, Cat Headphones, $40, available at Urban Outfitters.

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Urbanears, Zinken Chick, $99, available at Urbanears.

Photo courtesy of ASOS

Kreafunk, aHead Headphones, $128, available at ASOS.

Photo courtesy of Molami

Molami, Stitch White & Copper, $49, available at Molami.

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Beats, Solo 2 Wireless Headphones, $299, available at Target.

Photo courtesy of Ban.do

Ban.do, Ear Buddies, $16, available at Ban.do.

Photo courtesy of Caeden

Caeden, Linea No. 2, $79.99, available at Caeden.

Photo courtesy of Altec

Altec, Kickback Headphones, $49.99, available at Altec.

Photo courtesy of Ankit

Ankit, Neon Green Earbuds, $6.80, available at Ankit.

Photo courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana, Wireless Headphones in Printed Napa Leather, $1495, available at Dolce & Gabbana.

Photo courtesy of Cotton On

Typo, Wanderer Headphones, $24.99, available at Cotton On.

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Sonix, Rose Buds Earbuds, $50, available at Nordstrom.

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Skullcandy, Knockout, $99.99, available at Skullcandy.