AOL AIM Buddies | Dial-Up Beanie

$26.95

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Color AOL Blue AIM Gold Browser Grey Cursor White DOS Black Netscape Navy Dial-Tone Grey

Your AOL AIM Buddies are giving status: online. A snug, throwback beanie straight out of the AIM era: made for nights when your buddy list was full. A time when every login sound felt important, every screen name meant something, and every away message was basically poetry.

Put it on and you’re right back there: your AOL AIM Buddies list sliding open, your friends popping online one by one, the mix of green, red, and yellow icons lighting up your evening. Winamp is looping your favorite playlist. Your crush just set their away message to “brb, pizza rolls 🍕.” And somehow, that told you everything you needed to know.

The embroidered Buddies icon is redrawn in vector form from archived AIM assets, keeping the chunky proportions and pixel-era charm that made it instantly recognizable. The beanie itself is warm, snug, and built for everyday wear. Simple, cozy, and unmistakably nostalgic.

Wear it as a nod to the nights when being “online” still felt like logging into a world of your own.

Status: online.

Nostalgia: loaded.

Specs & Size

A snug, Y2K-era essential: equal parts warmth, nostalgia, and low-key style. Whether you’re logging on, zoning out, or just dodging bad hair days, this cuffed beanie keeps your head cozy and your vibe dialed in.

US Embroidered
100% Turbo Acrylic
12″ (30 cm) in length
Hypoallergenic
Unisex style
Hand washable
Blank product sourced from YP Classics® cuffed knit beanie
Made on demand to reduce overproduction

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Size guide (inches)

	A	B	C	D
One size	17 ¼-18 ½	8 ⅝	3	8 ⅛

Returns & Shipping

Free Shipping

Your hat is made just for you after you order, so it takes a little longer than Amazon.

Making your hat: 3–7 business days.
Getting it to your door: 3–8 business days after that
If anything runs late, I'll keep you posted. But honest average is 8 days from checkout to doorstep.

Real Shipping Stats

I track every order. The honest average is about 8 days from checkout to doorstep, weekends included, anywhere in the US.

For data nerds: average shipping time (from dispatch to delivered) is around 4.44 days including weekends. If you count days from when ordered to delivered, average delivery time is around 7.89 days, including weekends.

Returns

Every hat is made to order just for you, so I can't accept returns on worn hats (T^T) but I want you happy with it.

Arrived damaged or not what you ordered? Email me within 30 days and I'll make it right with a replacement or refund.
Sizing worries? Check the size guide above. The adjustable strap fits most heads, and if it's truly off, email me and we'll figure it out together

Bottom for legal purposes:

No returns/exchanges unless damaged/incorrect item. We will only accept unworn, unwashed products back.
Ensure to review the sizing guide prior to placing your order. Returns will be handled case by case for fit issues.
Contact within 30 days for damaged/incorrect items. Returns need to be shipped back to the address listed on your packing slip. You will be expected to pay the return shipping cost. For more information check the refund policy details here. And send us an email for more instructions.