When it comes to men’s fashion, the variety of styles is not great and the types are not many either. It’s hard to stand out, which is why a good hat is so important in a man’s everyday outfit. If chosen well, a hat can make a big difference and stand out; if chosen the wrong one, it can detract from the overall look. So today, we – Aung Crown an experienced custom baseball hat maker founded in 1998, will focus on hats and discuss some practical tips about them.

In our country, hats have a long history. The historical book Yupian says: “Jin, a cloth used to wipe things. It was originally used to wipe things, but later people wore it on their heads. According to this, Jin means a towel or piece of cloth that was wrapped around the neck to wipe away sweat while working. Gradually it was used to wrap around the head to protect people from wind, sand, hot weather, or cold air. Because of these practical functions, such as keeping warm, and protecting from the sun, wind, rain, and more, Jin had evolved into hats. All these are not important, if you want to wear a hat, it can be comfortable and practical, which is a great way to add personal sense. Nowadays, hats as fashion accessories can not only protect you from the sun, keep you warm, change your face, and make you look taller, but can also easily add personal taste. However, the first step for men to choose a hat is to know their face shape.

5 Types of Face Shapes

Notes: In general, our outfits can be combined with all the accessories that can highlight their pros and cover the cons of the whole look, which can make you look perfect. The same goes for hats, nice hats can change your face and make you look handsome and cool.

1. Square face

In fact, hats can soften the lines of a square face compared to a round face. Therefore, people with square faces are much more likely to wear a cowboy hat or a homburg hat, which can accentuate your facial curves and soften your facial lines. Please think twice before trying short-brimmed hats, hats with no brim or square hats as these can make square faces look even more square.

2. Shaped face

Men with shapely faces are not so particular about the type of hat they wear. They can wear real hats or newsboy caps. These caps can compensate for the width of shaped faces. In addition, men with shaped faces can also try wide-brimmed hats because wide-brimmed hats can make oval faces look smaller.

3. Round face

Round-shaped men wearing hats aim to add angles and hard lines to their faces. Therefore, fedoras, newsboy caps, and baseball caps are a pretty good choice for men with round faces.

4. Oval face

If you have an oval face, congratulations, you can try all sorts of hats that won’t look so different from your outfit. You can easily choose a hat based on your outfits and moods. There are plenty of choices for men with oval faces.

5. Rectangular face

For men with rectangular faces, try bucket hats and wide-brimmed fedoras, which can shorten the length of rectangular faces and make rectangular-faced men look more coordinated. Avoid high-top hats, as they can make the face of men with rectangular faces look longer.

Notes

1. Generally speaking, petite men or people are fitted to wear narrow-brimmed hats. People with top foreheads and wide faces are suggested to wear medium or pretty narrow wide hats with rolling up edges on the backward, left, or right sides, such as fedora hats or Homburg hats. In such a way, they can lower the length of the forehead and modify the proportion of their faces.
2. People with short or rather round faces are well suited to a classic fedora. Choosing medium or high-top hats with decorative bands and medium brims is also a good idea, which can lengthen the face and make the wearer look taller. Also, the rolled edges can make the face look longer.
3. Tall men and people with long and thin faces can wear wide-brimmed hats. For example, hats with a short brim and a wide brim with a decorative contrasting band can effectively shorten long and thin faces to the right length.

Notes: Please note that ribbons on hats are the key to changing the shape of the face. Usually, wide ribbons stand out in color to draw people’s attention away from the face.

Basic Hat Types

To understand what kind of hat suits you, what are the characteristics of different hats? To understand this, we must learn about the types of hats used.

1. Newsboy caps

Newsboy cans were designed for workers in the early 1500s and by the early 1900s, newsboy caps had been developed for newsboys. To this day, newsboys are the first choice for everyday wear, which can add a sense of vintage to the whole look.

2. Fedora hats & wide-brimmed fedora hats

The fedora is one of the most popular hats in the world and many elements of modern women’s outfits are derived from men’s outfits. Coco Chanel was the first to do this. The opposite is true of the fedora. It was first worn by a woman in 1882 when French actress Sarah Bernhardt wore a wide-brimmed felt hat for the first time in the play “Fedora”, and the hat was named after her.

The crown of a fedora is not rounded or flat. The center is caved, and there are indentations on either side to make it easier to put on and take off.

3. Trilby hats

Trilby hats and fedoras look like twins, which is very familiar. Here are the differences.

• The brim of trilby hats is narrow and the brim of fedora hats is wide.
• The back brim of trilby hats is rolled up.

Also, trilby hats tend to be casual and it’s very common to combine a trilby hat with a T-shirt or polo shirt. There are many fabrics that have been used to make trilby hats, besides wool and woven fabrics, common fabrics such as cotton and linen are used to make trilby hats.

4. Homburg hats

The Homburg is a gentleman’s hat and its history can be traced back a long way. A homburg is also more formal than a fedora. Generally speaking, a real homburg hat is made of wool fabric, not woven or cloth fabric. Below are some characteristics of homburg hats.

• The whole edge of the brim is rolled up.
• There is an indentation on the top of the crown, and the indentation doesn’t look like a drop of water as it does on fedoras or trilby hats.
• There is no indentation on the front of the crown for fingers to pinch. (Both fedoras and trilbies have this feature).

Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is arguably the most famous fan of the Homburg hat!

In the film The Godfather, the young godfather always wears a gray Homburg hat.

5. Pork Pie hats

The main feature of the Pork Pie hat is the flat crown with a caved circle on the outside of the crown. The brim is also narrow and rolled up. Many fabrics are used to make Pork Pie hats, such as wool, cotton, linen, or plant fibers. It’s also a very fashionable accessory in the industry.

In the beginning, Pork Pie hats came from the women’s hat market, but it has become popular among the men’s fashion industry.

6. Bowler hats

People are familiar with the comedic actor – Charlie Chaplin. He always wears a bowler hat in the show. There is a more formal name for bowler hats – Coke hats. However, it’s rare for people to use it.

7. Panama hats

Panama hats and white linen shirts are a perfect match for beaches. Traditionally made in Ecuador, Panama hats can make you look as hot as a Miami summer. Panama hats have become a must-have accessory for beach holidays and tropical destinations. Panama hats are lightweight, breathable, and easy to mix and match, making them the perfect accessory for casual beach style.

Panama hats belong to the straw hats and there are many types of straw hats such as cowboy straw hats, fedora straw hats, trilby hats, beret straw hats, etc. Panama hats come from Ecuador, not Panama, and are made from a type of straw called toquilla.

Panama hats can be rolled up like paper, rolling into a diagonal triangle-shaped cylinder while wearing them, and opening without deformation and folding creases. This is one way to tell if a Panama hat is great or not. Another way to tell the quality of Panama hats is the coarse and fine straws that are used to make Panama hats. Generally speaking, the finer the straws, the more time it takes to make a Panama hat, then the quality of Panama hats is better and lighter.

Please note that when putting on or taking off a Panama hat, please do not pinch the concave part at the front, as if it deforms, there is no way to restore the original shape. So please be careful when putting it on or taking it off.

8. Cowboys hats

The famous Philadelphia hatmaker John B. Stetson created the Boss of the Plain in 1865 as a lightweight, all-weather hat. By today’s standards, the design of this hat is plain with a round and flat crown.

Over time, cowboy hats have changed shape to better suit people’s needs, gradually becoming the cowboy hats, we know today. The brims are curved to the sides to avoid the rope, and the crown is compressed to make it easier to wear.

9. Boater hats

The crown of boater hats is flat with a straight brim, which is the most famous part of boater hats. Generally, a boater is made of straw, a hat favored by fishermen and boatmen.

10. Baseball caps

Baseball caps entered the fashion industry in 1990, and today, baseball caps have become one of the most sought-after accessories by cap lovers, fashionistas, and hipsters. Typically, baseball caps are made of cotton or canvas with a slightly curved brim and an adjustable closure at the back. Baseball caps are also the best accessory for sportswear and can be combined with any casual outfit.

11. Beanie hats

Beanies are essential headwear for winter or cold weather. The best use of a beanie is to keep your head warm. In general, American men with full mustaches like to wear a beanie.

12. Bucket hats

In American popular culture, the most famous early wearer of a fisherman’s hat was Gilligan. He was a character from the 1960s American television comedy “Gilligan’s Island” who appeared on screen every day wearing a fisherman’s hat. In 1998, the lead singer of the American band Rage Against the Machine, Zack de la Rocha, also made the fisherman’s hat almost a personal trademark.

How to Choose a Hat?

1. Style: There are many styles of hats. The first thing to do is find out which style suits your face shape. Once you’ve decided on a style, you can start choosing a hat. We’ve already covered this in detail above.
2. Material: When buying a hat, it’s very important to check the material it’s made from. Is it straw or wool? Good quality materials will ensure that the hat retains its texture and shape while you wear it.
3. Hat size: It must fit the circumference of your head. Wearing a hat that’s too big can make you look sloppy. A hat that’s too small can make you look ridiculous. If you’re buying a hat, it’s best to try it on in a shop. If you’re buying online, make sure you measure your head carefully.

PS: How do you measure your head?

Simply use a tape measure from your eyebrows, over your ears to the highest part of the back of your head to measure your head circumference. Don’t pull the tape too tight, this will give you an idea of your head size.

4. Price: The price range for hats is quite wide; a top-of-the-range Panama hat is very expensive. When comparing prices, first look at the craftsmanship of the hat – is it handmade or mass-produced? Handmade hats tend to be more expensive.

That’s it for today’s lesson on hats. If you want to improve your overall look, you can now choose a hat that suits you. Make yourself stand out.