6 MEN’S HAT STYLES YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hats have cemented themselves as eternally stylish men’s accessories. From baseball caps to bucket hats, fedoras to snapbacks, men’s hats are a versatile, functional, and stylish addition to any look.
They’re also practical and suitable for any season. Rain, hail, shine, or snow, a hat will keep you warm, dry, and sheltered from the sun all while looking great.
On top of that, hats can finish off any casual, classy, or eclectic ensemble in a simple yet inspired way. Here are the best men’s hat styles you need to know today.
Fedora Hat
The fedora seems to be caught in a bit of a love-hate pattern with the sartorially conscious public. Sure, Fred Astaire wore one, but so does that creepy guy that plays World of Warcraft and doesn’t wear deodorant.
They were once worn by businessmen worldwide, yet now it’s hard to shake the impression that they’ve been swallowed by less stylish denizens of society.
However, the fedora is being steadily reclaimed by creative sartorialists who appreciate its accessible nature across the casual-formal spectrum.
A fedora has a lengthwise crease down the crown and the ‘pinch’ on either side of the front. A well-made number should be made from felt, with a firm (but pliable) brim.
They’re made in varying widths and colors, but you’re best off sticking to neutral tones and a mid-size width.
The fedora trend seems to have peaked, but they’re still floating about in various guises and there’s no reason not to catch on and give your clay and comb a break.
Dad Hat
While your dorky dad might not seem like someone to take fashion advice from, dad hats are awesome vintage accessories that scream laid-back style.
These relaxed baseball caps are usually canvas or cotton with a slightly curved brim. The dad hat also sports an adjustable strap back closure, making it one-size-fits-all.
Dad hats make great additions to any sports-luxe ensemble and can be used to add a vintage twist to any casual look.
Flat Cap
Popular among celebrities and television characters, flat caps come from humble roots. The flat cap was once typically worn by chimney sweepers and farmers.
These stylish pieces of headwear come in wool, tweed, or cotton. For extra warmth and comfort, these stiff-brimmed rounded caps are lined.
Flat caps look best when paired with a smart casual style for a touch of charm.
Trilby Hat
The Fedora-Lite, the trilby is distinguished from its more prominent cousin by a shorter, low-angled brim.
Although it enjoyed a golden age of respectability in the 20th century, it’s no longer a common feature in the corporate wardrobe.
Today, the trilby is commonly associated with gamers and pickup artists, undermining its previous esteem and connection to the working man.
In recent times, Bruno Mars has given it his best shot to pluck it away from an ignominious sartorial end, so announcing its permanent demise might be premature.
Boater Hat
The boater hat is a formal summer hat that peaked in popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The boater hat is made of stiff sennit straw with a grosgrain ribbon around the crown.
This style of headwear is a sartorial unicorn in today’s menswear landscape and seldom worn outside barbershop quartets, period dramas, and posh school uniforms.
As it’s a formal piece, it’s usually worn with a lounge suit or its closest summer approximation.
Bucket Hat
Bucket hats are back, and the ’90s revival continues with no sign of stopping. Gaining popularity with various musical and skater subcultures, the bucket hat has gone from a humble fisherman’s hat to downright cool.
Made from heavy-duty cotton fabrics such as denim and canvas, or wool blends like tweed, bucket hats feature wide, downward-sloping brims, resembling an inverted bucket.
They have been a street style favorite for years and are perfect when trying to create a laid-back urban look.
To rock the look, try throwing on a bucket hat with a bomber jacket, high-tops, or even a jersey.