Hats

The Boater Hat Fashion is an ever adapting entity, and there are some styles that have been left behind, only to be admired in old history books and fashion magazines. …

The balaclava is a garment that covers the top of the head and neck, leaving only part of the face exposed (eyes and mouth). Originally designed for military use in …

It’s no surprise hats are trending. They offer practicality and style. However, there’s the age-old conundrum. “I’m not a hat person”. I’ve stared enviously at people who wore hats for …

Those new to cowboy hats might not realize the immense diversity within these pate toppers. The six main styles of hat, various brim styles exist, too. Hat material varies as …

You may not have given a lot of thought to hat size. You could go your entire life, assuming you have an average size head circumference, and never purchase a …

Our first son was born almost 7 years ago. If you have kids, you know how new that experience is. All the reading will not prepare you for all the …

It’s not just modern, snooty, uber-rich girls, like Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen in “Gossip Girl”, who can pull off headbands. This classic hair accessory has been around …

If you take a look at the amazingly fascinating history of hats, you’ll learn that they began as a way to protect the head and face from harsh weather conditions …

You may not know it by name but you’ll recognize it by sight. A common sight during winter, the toque has had a long and winding path through style history. …

A famous black and white picture of Ava Gardner peers into the camera, her high arched eyebrow frames piercing, steel eyes complemented by the tilt of a Vagabond hat. There …

The simple answer is no. Personally, I don’t support this combination. It’s like trying to mix oil and water – the two just don’t jive.  A baseball cap is mostly …

The Sou’wester hat was made for fishermen working on the coast and out at sea. This hat was made to protect fishermen from the harsh sea and weather conditions. This …

A Breton cap has a soft, flat crown and a small visor or peak and is also known as a mariner’s or fisherman’s cap. Traditionally worn by Breton fishermen, it …

The ushanka hat is a rounded Russian fur cap with a visor and ear flaps. The ear flaps can be tied back across the hat’s crown or tied under the …

If you’re a fan of Doctor Who, the idea of a fez may conjure up the image of Matt Smith’s fez being stolen from him and obliterated. If you have …

I happen to live in a climate that in order to survive 3 of the 4 cooler seasons adding a beanie to any style is mandatory. Oh, it was a …

The bucket hat is an interesting part of fashion history. It’s an accessory that has been around for over a century and it has gone from the trenches to the …

The peach basket hat was first introduced in 1908; it looks similar to a fruit country basket. This hat did not become very popular due to its large size and …

A newsboy cap also called a newsie hat or baker boy hat, has been around since the early 20th century.   This hat is normally worn during fall, although it …

Hats have interesting names. Many of these names are very descriptive, but some are a bit confusing. For example, it is difficult to understand why a kettle brim hat has …

Hats and headwear date to the earliest days of humans. They’ve been worn by royals, celebrities, farmers in the fields and players on different fields. But why do people wear …

Derby hats are synonymous with class, style, and dignity, but that was not always the case. They have a history steeped in a healthy dollop of practicality. They are known …

Cartwheel hats are extravagant hats worn by women with flash and flair. They make a statement, are sometimes magnificently adorned, and provide bountiful shade. A cartwheel hat is so much …

A fashionista or someone familiar with the middle east may know what a pakul hat is. All the rest of us are left scratching our pakul-less heads. So what is …

Hats have been part of civilization as far back as 3,000 BC. Whether it’s for recognition of hierarchy, social standing, or simply for practical reasons, there has been a hat …

Hat fashion has gone a long way from being worn for style, sun protection, or symbolizing a uniform component. You can’t help but notice these enormous, broad, droopy hats bouncing around …

A cocktail hat is a small, decorative, brimless women’s hat. Cocktail hats were originally designed for wearing in the afternoon or early evening to cocktail parties. Today, women wear cocktail …

The umbrella hat may not be exceptionally stylish or fashionable, but it comes with some amazing benefits This eccentric hat is fun to wear and gives you hands-free protection against …

The military has always been a place of honor, prestige, and patriotism. There is nothing more red, blue, and white than an American who is willing to put their lives …

Fedoras have become a popular accessory for hat lovers, whether worn with a formal or casual outfit. However, you’ve probably never heard of a similar hat, the Homburg Hat, and …

Hats are one of the most worn and most popular fashion accessories in human history. Some types of hats are so old, historians don’t even know how long people have …

I have always been intrigued by the jazz-loving, rule-breaking flapper girls of the roaring twenties who paved the way for women across the world to challenge societal norms in their …

For the men who wanted to look like true gentlemen in the 19th century, a Homburg hat was considered to be a staple piece in their wardrobe. Leaving the house …

The kepi is a military-style cylindrical headdress with a flat circular top and visor. The kepi was the French Army’s most common hat and is also associated with the American …

I was a dedicated vintage clothing devotee in my teenage years when it was not yet fashionable to scour through thrift stores for iconic fashion accessories. I vividly recall the …

A sailor hat immediately conjures images of a fisherman or naval officer standing astride his seafaring vessel staring at the horizon in anticipation of a destination yet to be reached. …

Orthodox Jewish men wear a skullcap. Also known as a Kippah. Yarmulkes are worn at all times except when sleeping or bathing by orthodox Jews. A  Yarmulke is a small …

Male police officers wore the custodian hat throughout the United Kingdom and other places in the world. This hat had a badge on with the symbol of the police force …

A conical hat is shaped like a narrow and tall cone, with a sharp point, or broad and wide. Conical hats are ancient and were once worn to show status …

The tam, tammie, or tam o’shanter is a woolen or felt cap originally worn by Scottish soldiers. The tam became very fashionable for women in the 1920s and 1930s. Today, …

The word “bonnet” refers to more than just a sleeping cap or hair bonnet. This versatile hat has a whole history behind it. Find out where the bonnet originated, who …

An ivy cap is a trim, neat flat cap with a stiff, short brim and a low crown. Ivy caps are part of British working-class style identity. In the States, …

A Tyrolean hat is a traditional German hat worn with the local folk costume/Tracht. This hat is tapered to a point on the crown; it usually is decorated with pendants, …

A trilby hat has an angled-narrow brim and was very popular in the 1960s. The trilby hat got its name from a novel written in 1984 by George du Maurier. …

The Pork Pie hat was popular in the 19th century. It is well known for its shallow telescope crown; it got its name because of its crown because it looks …

The Panama hat is an Ecuadorian hat.  It is made from the Carludovica plant. This hat became very popular in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is a lightweight hat …

For most people hats a lot of people have a take it or leave it attitude. There are certain types of hats that are suited for the sole purpose of …

Bucket hats are still on-trend in 2021 They are versatile, worn by men and women in several circumstances Bucket hats can be both functional sun protection as well as trendy …

What does any good tourist do in the middle of the Austrian Alps? Why, buy a hat, of course! The fact that the hat has no practical application for use …

While both a fedora and a top hat were popular through the 19th century, there are stark differences between the two. A fedora can be worn for casual or formal …