It is often assumed that dressing up as a man is easy since you don’t have to choose matching shoes and bags. However, this assumption isn’t entirely true.
It can be surprising that the most subtle clothing accessory like the hat can either mar your fashion sense or make you appear styled as a celebrity. Most men would rather not take chances and avoid them.
Choosing the best fitting hat has surprisingly left even the most fashion-forward men in a quandary. While shoes and watches offer a wide range of compatibility options, it is often one or two hats that can match a given outfit perfectly.
However, in this article, we’ve compiled ten different types of Men’s hats for any occasion. So, by the end of this article, you are not confused about what to rock an outing with.
Anatomy of Men’s Hat
To solve this fashion puzzle of choosing the right hat, the first thing is you need to understand the anatomy of a hat. Every part of a hat is unique and plays a role in determining the best fit for your occasion.
Crown
This is the hat’s body. The hat’s crown is the central dome which is elevated from the outside brim. This is the part that surrounds the head. It gives the hat a unique style.
Brim
This is the horizontally extended edge of the hat. It starts from the root of the crown and extends outwards. Just like the crown, you can have different brim styles. There is the popular cowboy style with curved brims casual flat and round brims. The brim is not just used for aesthetic purposes. Its main function is to protect the wearer’s face from the sun.
Pinch/Dents
These are the shallow depressions often found in the crown of a hat. The pinch or dents points are considered a design feature of a hat.
However, the pinch points were originally used functionally rather than for styling. The wearer’s fingers fit into these shallow depressions, and they make removing the hat much easier. Using the dents while removing the hats gives off this old western gentleman’s elegance.
Liner Tipping
This makes the interior fabric of your hat. It is often a trademark feature. It is usually found on the inner part of the hat’s crown. It often features the designer’s logo or style.
Edge Binding
Like a tailor would carefully fit the hem of clothing, the edge Binding surrounds and gives fitting to the brim.
Types of Men’s Hat
Now that you have a better understanding of a hat rather than its casual outlook. Let’s dive straight into the different types of men’s hats for any occasion
Dad
Dad’s hat is one of the most popular and falls under the must-have category. It is often compared with the baseball hat.
However, it has a slightly shorter brim, and wearers generally feel more relaxed due to the soft materials used in its production. Its most characteristic feature is the long pull cord
Baseball
The first version of the baseball hat was straw made. It was used in 1849 by a team called the Knickerbockers for protection from the sun. Now, the baseball hat ranks one of the best caps for men because it is sport-related and goes with almost anything. It is not as comfy as the dad’s hat, but it is loved for its style
- Occasion: Baseball tryouts, Casual
Bucket
If you need a hat to kick your casual look up a notch, then this is your best bet. The bucket hat is shaped like a bucket. It is often made with nylon or cotton. It has a downward-sloping brim and a lengthy crown. It provides a 360-degree cover from the sun. Its lengthy crown gives it its stability, so you don’t have to worry about losing your hat at a dance/music festival
Fedora
The fedora hat is the perfect fit to use on a suit. It’s a big hat, You can identify a fedora with its pinched crown, a ribbon of any color around the crown, and a slightly raised brim. It is also creased lengthwise. It is made from felt and completes a casual or semi-formal outfit.
- Occasion: Casual or Semi-formal
Panama
The Panama hat is similar to the fedora hat and often confused for one another. However, Panama, which originated from Ecuador, is made from toquilla straws. This is the main difference between the Panama hat and the fedora hat, which is made from felt.
If you need a hat to complete your summer outfit, then the Panama hat is the missing piece you need. It is sturdy and blends with most seasonal summer wear.
Straw
As the name implies, the straw hat is made from straws. It has a wide range of sizes and styles. It is known for its unique sun protection because of its stylish and extra wide brim. It is also one of the lightest and cheapest hats that you can rock in the summer as well.
Visor
The lawn tennis players gave the visor its popularity wear. It is a unique hat with no crown. It is an all-functional hat. Most men who work out often prefer to use a visor as they let off steam.
Newsboy
Need a unisex hat? The newsboy hat is accepted by both male and female fashion influencers. It is a hat that can be worn as stylish cold weather wear. To rock and own this hat, you don’t need to do the extra. Just pair it with a smart casual or straight casual outfit
- Occasion: Casual/ Semi-formal
Flat Cap
The flat cap is similar to the newsboy but has a small rounded top and hard brim. The flat cap will go well on a vintage outfit. If you want to wear a hat on a suit, the flat cap should rank first on your list of options.
- Occasion: Formal/Semi-formal/ Casual
Trilby
The Trilby gives off a retro style and has its own unique space in men’s hat collections. If you wear it, it gives a modern wild west sheriff vibe. It is the most socially acceptable hat for men; even Bruno Mars wore it.
- Occasion: Casual/Semi-formal
Conclusion
There are a lot of hats for men, but choosing the best fit has been an arduous task. Reading this article, you should be able to decide which hat is most suitable for any occasion you want to attend.
