MOST COMMON TYPES OF HATS

Perhaps you are not much to wear a hat because of the visibility that even a look brings; or on the contrary you love them like me. Be that as it may, this post can help you better understand the most common types of hats that currently exist on the market.

Regardless of whether you like to use them regularly or only in special events, it is a complement with great tradition in fashion and that today is still used in multiple versions; not only for its usefulness to protect us from cold or heat, but also as an aesthetic element.

As a fashion designer and stylist, I invite you to bet on a good hat! Not only will you improve your outfit, but you will also set your own style. Take away the fear of wearing them! There are many versions and surely you will also find the one that best suits your appearance and style. Here is a selection of them:

• Trilby hat

This hat was originally conceived for men, who added a seductive touch to their clothing with this accessory. But, currently women also use this model with which they give a masculine touch to their appearance. It is a timeless hat that is made in different fabrics such as wool felt for winter or straw for summer. Its brim is short and in the front part it has a slight drop giving the illusion that the front brim is a little longer.

• Player Hat

The Player hat is similar in structure to the Trilby hat but with the tip of the brim pointing up. It will give your look a fairly casual and relaxed outfit. Given its appearance, it is usually worn backwards, that is, on the back of the head.

• PorkPie Hat

This hat with a peculiar name refers to the typical pork pie of English gastronomy. It is usually made of felt or straw and was used between the 15th and 16th centuries by the Italian youth middle class. Since then, it has held an interesting place in the history of the hat. It was in the 60s of the 20th century that it became popular among young Americans who are fond of gangster culture. They wore suits with hats among which the Porkpie stood out.

• Fedora or Borsalino hat

This very feminine hat called a fedora, also known as Borsalino after its creator Giusepe Borsalino, is the most famous creation of this hat born in Italy.

The fedora is a hat that you can wear in both summer and fall. Also, that it suits you with the bohemian, urban and hippie style.

• Explorer hat

The travel hat was created exclusively for those who enjoy adventure. Also called traveler or safari, it is a creation with origin in Australia. It is basically a Borsalino hat, only the edge of the back and front brim are slightly dropped in order to protect the face and the back of the neck from the sun. Wear this hat when you are trekking, hiking or going on a hike.

The fisherman's hat is currently very fashionable. It could be said that it is a variant of this hat that is made in many and varied materials.

• Bell hat

The bell or bowler hat was born in 1920 to satisfy the female demand to look more flirtatious. It became an icon of London culture at the beginning of the last century. Today both men and women wear it. Wear it with a formal attire for a daring look, for example, for a wedding or ceremony.

• Pamela

The hat is a basic beach accessory for the feminine wardrobe. Its brim is quite wide, often in excess and with flexibility to create waves; while the cup is round in shape. However, depending on its material and finish, you can use it to go to the beach or to a formal daytime event.

• Cloché

The cloche is a hat designed for women in the second decade of the 20th century. It is bell-shaped, with a round crown and short, drooping wings. It is placed from the crown down and can be worn with a casual winter outfit.

• Hair headdress

It is not considered as a hat, but I do want to refer to this accessory because it is widely used today for any formal event. It is generally made on a felt or raffia base (depending on the season of the year) and is usually accompanied with feathers, grids or rhinestones. Creativity has no limits in this add-on. One of the great headdress designers is Philip Treacy.

• Beret

Traditionally associated with the popular clothing of some European regions (especially in France and much of Spain), an official complement to the typical costume of the Scottish Highlands, and a frequent headdress in military clothing, the beret, as a male headdress, With or without an ornamental tassel, it has generated a wide cultural tradition. Likewise, but in a specific context, the beret was associated throughout the twentieth century with French artistic bohemia, especially the Parisian one, and later with existentialist aesthetics.

• Wool cap

More than a hat, the wool cap is an original accessory that Irish sailors used to go out to fish. Thick knitted fabric, it protected them from cold and water. In the 90s its use became popular towards an urban trend brought by the hip-hop movements of the time. At present, we continue to wear it in multiple ways, especially in winter.

• Sailor cap

Original military cap that has evolved to this day feels like a very trendy accessory in the feminine wardrobe.

• Another commond types of hat using are Panama Hat o Cowboy hat

It is not considered as a hat, but I do want to refer to this accessory because it is widely used today for any formal event. It is generally made on a felt or raffia base (depending on the season of the year) and is usually accompanied with feathers, grids or rhinestones. Creativity has no limits in this add-on. One of the great headdress designers is Philip Treacy.We already know the types of hats, now I am going to give you some tips on how to choose the correct one for each type of physiognomy.

Like everything related to the head and face, you have to know how to choose accessories according to the features of your face. And the hat is no exception:

• If you have a round face , medium-brimmed hats with elongated shapes are for you. Avoid those that are very circular in shape.

• For those who have an elongated or triangle-shaped face, hats with a round shape and a high crown are for you. Wide-brimmed hats with a slight drop will suit you very well.

• Those with a square face should wear hats with round shapes and medium brims. If the model is asymmetrical it will fit you much better.

• While people with features similar to those of an inverted triangle, hats with a medium top and brim with a slight drop are very good. Fit it straight to simulate the width of your forehead.

It is also important to choose the correct size . You may not have paid attention to it, but the hats are made by sizes. So take your time to choose the right size for you. The most common measurements size from 48-54. You will know this measurement by measuring the contour of your head by the forehead.

Wearing a hat according to your height is also important. The hat must be proportional to the height of the wearer. That is, for small people the hat should be too. One technique to be sure of the size of the hat is that the brim of the hat should not exceed the width of your shoulders. Unless you are tall enough and want attention.

And now that we know the types of hats and how to select the correct one, let's see their protocol of use :

Although in today's world, fashion admits almost any combination of garments and styles, in the case of the hat there are still some rules that mark use. So knowing when and how to wear this accessory is essential to not be out of context.

1. The hat is a complement to daytime clothing. Unless it is a bell hat that men can wear to a formal evening event in combination with a tailcoat.

2. Depending on its design and finish, it is used for a formal or informal event.

3. Women should never remove their hats, even when they arrive at the reception site. They are only allowed to take it off during a wedding dance or any other gathering.

4. Men must remove their hats when arriving at the event or at certain times that warrant it: a procession, a parade, in church, to greet, etc.

I hope this post has continued to help you. Surely now you have no excuses to choose a good hat.