9 Most Popular Classic Hat style for modern men.

Ignore the changing winds of fashion for a moment.

The classic caps, the kind of hat our grandparents wore, had their ups and downs in popular culture.

Sometimes I am inside, sometimes I am outside; Sometimes they are co-opted by a particular artist or subculture.

None in this case. If you want to wear a hat, wear a hat. They are comfortable, practical, and are a great way to add a touch of personal style to your outfit.

A quality hat is a great addition to any man's wardrobe.

That said, if you want to wear a hat, wear it well.


Definition of "classic" hat :


Remember, hats have been functional wear for most of the history of men's style. They had to look good, but also to be protected from sun, rain and wind.

From these practical requirements, we get the classic men's hat style. Don't worry too much about the details here, but in general, a "classic" men's hat refers to the rigid, textured styles that were popular in the mid-20th century. Most of them have the same basic elements in different angles and proportions:

• Felt material (usually wool)
• A hard crown
• A circular wing
• A headband or ribbon around the base of the crown

Different types of caps are usually nothing more than variations in the shape and size of brims and crowns. There are some outliers (such as a soft flat cap), but most classic hats belong to a family of rigid felt.

Hat 1. Fedora hat

This is what most people think of when they think of classic men's hats. It is such an iconic style that low-end manufacturers refer to almost anything as "fedora" with a solid rim and crown, regardless of accuracy.

For purists, however, a fedora is a longitudinal fold with a felt cap and crown with flattened sides. This gives the front a more or less wedge-like shape, although it can be made to fit the wearer.

One of the great benefits of a fedora hat and one of the reasons this model is popular is its wide and flexible brittleness. Fedora flaps are flat without edges or curls and can be folded up or down as desired by the user.

The flexible hem gives Fedora a bit more versatility than a stiffer style. It can be bent over the eye for a hidden and mysterious look, or tilted up slightly for a more open profile.

Hat 2. Trilby hat

A trilby is little more than a small, angular fedora (and is sometimes called "wrinkled fedora", although the term is obsolete these days).

It has a crown shape as a fedora, but the back is smaller than the front, forming an angle.

The trident is usually worn with a bra folded downwards, giving the impression of a crunch on the back of the hat. The hem is shorter than a fedora hat, usually only an inch wide.

The style dates to the early 20th century, but the 21st century saw a resurgence as an art nouveau, particularly in music culture.

Hat 3. Homburg hat

Fedora's more elegant cousin, Homburg, is the best choice for a formal business. It has the same wrinkled crown, but no scratches on the edges, and the brim is slightly edged from all four sides.

It is still a hat for the merchants, politicians and other wealthy gentlemen of the Western world.

Hat 4. PorkPie hat

A short style (and therefore good for men who are already tall), a pork pie has a flattened top, with no crease in between.

Like a fedora hat, squeeze the sides, making a slightly triangular or wedge-shaped front. The hem is usually short and folded around the edge.

Hat 5. Bowler/Derby hat

The two names mean the same: a tight, round dome of crowns with no folds or scratches and a short, curved edge on the sides.

Pop culture has made the bowler's hat a stunning British icon, but has its origins in the working class and is considered less formal than styles such as Fedora and Fedora.

Hat 6. Western hat

In general, western hats are wide hats with a high crown. The most common style consists of a "double crown" with a crease below the center and a dimple on each side of the crown. However, other forms are also possible.

The genesis of the style is practical, but the delicate cowboy these days (as does the Stassen brand) is as much a piece of fashion as anything else. They are slightly "macho" and less formal than other styles.

Hat 7. Panama hat

Panama tops are fraudulently sourced from Ecuador (they were sold and named to sailors and workers in the Panama Canal in the early 20th century). Weaving is an art form, and real Panama hats cost hundreds or thousands of dollars and are well worth the price for men in hot, humid climates.

Most Panama hats are fedoras or tribal hats, but they are made from woven palm leaves or straw rather than felt. Flexible fabrics can be torn or rolled and hold their shape. Unlike most straw hats, it can withstand a lot of soaking and drying without distorting the shape.

Panama hats are slightly more laid back than their felt hats, but they fit well with lighter styles and are a casual formality for tropical climates.

Hat 8. Boater hat

Flat straw hats with loose sailor brads are mostly new these days, but are still considered appropriate (and desirable) attire for rowing and regatta events. Many hairdressing quartets also use them.

When you don't often see them outside of these settings, they are technically still a perfectly acceptable summer alternative to a fedora or felt hat. If you want to wear it with a summer outfit, then you have more power.

Hat 9. Top Hats

The only modern use of the top hat (outside the suit) is as a morning dress or as an accompaniment to a white tie. Suits, for the day's formal standard, require a light colored cap (usually taupe), while a white tie worn in the evening requires a black hat.

Unless you're involved in a lot of formal events or you need a professional cylinder (along with some bus drivers), it's probably not worth the investment.

I Hope You Like It,

Cheers.