Which hat should you choose? What's the difference!' – this is exactly what many men from among those who dared to go to the headwear department think. It's a pity! After all, the French do not in vain say: 'A good hat has no price!' This means that a well-chosen headgear can do wonders for your looks and dressing style. It allows you to instantly turn a man into a successful, stylish businessman or a confident and attractive macho man to choose from. Moreover, fedora and trilby are the most versatile of the existing men's hats. They are able to organically fit into various style solutions. Let's figure out how to wear them and what to combine with?
Fedora is a classic and not only!
We have already briefly talked about this style of hats, touched upon the history of its appearance. But the huge popularity of this style among modern men forced us to approach more thoroughly the issue of its spectacular combinations with clothes.
Fedora, she is fedora, borsalino, snap brim – I am sure that this particular headdress pops up before your eyes when you hear the expression 'men's hat'. Fedora has incredible success with the stronger sex, regardless of his age and social status. It is relevant in a classic wardrobe, it goes well with a little frivolous casual and street-style sets. However, this style is also appropriate for a resort, yacht or beach. Fedoras are made of felt, tweed, leather, suede, velvet, velor, and summer versions are made of straw or cotton. This is a hat for creating not just a restrained and stylish image, but the image of a successful and self-confident man, regardless of the situation.
Fedora – a hat for creating not just a restrained and stylish image, but the image of a successful, self-confident man, regardless of the situation
Classics are always in fashion! Of course, the best in all respects is a bunch of 'fedora + classic costume'. Together they are always harmonious and create a restrained, elegant and even aristocratic male image. It is optimal to choose a single-colored or a thin vertical striped suit, the cage is inappropriate here. As for outerwear, the trench coat and tailored coats are the clear favorites.
Fedora complete with a classic cut suit and coat
The priority is a neutral color gamut, as well as brown or beige, discreet blue. For more daring men, I highly recommend the ivory shade. These are the most relevant colors for a work wardrobe, which are also appropriate in casual sets.
Fedora in a modern way Borsalino
No, you will not look like a gangster from the 30s and 40s of the 20th century. Although it is worth noting that the image of Borsalino today looks very impressive, why it enjoys well-deserved success among men. There is no doubt about it, this is a win-win!
Versatile casual. Fedora did not pass by this style of clothing. Here she is simply a queen, as she gives the bows additional elegance, special charm and stylish sophistication. And it doesn't matter at all whether these are sets for summer, autumn or winter.
The best combination will be an ensemble that includes components selected in harmonious colors:
- Trousers with pinches at the waist, complemented by a vest made of textured fabric and exquisite details of decor, a laconic shirt, a classic jacket or a short coat;
Fedora in a bright street-style image
- A strict shirt with a vest and pipe trousers. Suspenders or a cardigan other than neutral colors can also look incredibly impressive here.
Spectacular solution in youth style with white fedora
Street style – discreet or catchy? If you are looking for a bright solution for informal events, then you can pick up a classic-style suit with more intense colors.
Fedora in street style
Or settle for a very simple solution – a T-shirt or sweatshirt paired with jeans or chinos. In the latter case, a colorful scarf will complement the image. But the neckerchief is best used in sets with trilby.
Fedora complete with a leather jacket is a rather bold decision
In addition, a hat in an ensemble with a leather jacket looks very impressive. In this case, it is better to prefer more stylish chinos or cotton trousers to ordinary jeans.
A bright street-style set can also be elegant if you add classic styles and a fedora hat here.
As for the current colors of clothing, green, ocher, terracotta, purple and other colors are suitable. The main thing is not to overdo it with things in bright colors and prints present in the bow. Everything should be in moderation, because the main accent here is color!
Trilby – insolence and flamboyance in her character!
This is a variety of the same fedora, which has shorter margins that are bent upwards from the back. She is preferred by young people, as well as by older men who are reverently creating an individual style. Although initially trilby was an attribute of jazz performers, today its fans include representatives of a wide variety of creative professions from the music, theater, television, design and fashion fields.
Why choose trilby over fedora? The first of them will give your appearance a little boldness and optimism, and depending on the items-companions on the bow, will make the image more casual, stylish, attractive. This is the optimal solution for those who are cramped and bored in the traditional business or classic style, want something more extraordinary, effective, memorable? Trilby hat – that's it!
Trilby can decorate any luxurious bow
She is incredibly organic in casual as well as street style. Here it goes well with a classic jacket or trousers, vest, shirt, and chinos, ripped jeans, bermudas, a narrow tie or bow tie.
Trilby in the street kit 
Trilby and understated streetwear set 
Trilby complete with a classic suit
When putting together a kit, it is important to consider where you intend to wear it. For a party and work, it is better to give preference to strict and discreet styles of black or gray color scheme. In everyday wardrobe, other colors are relevant, including rich, bright, as well as various prints. However, avoid acidic shades and too catchy, abstract, shocking drawings. Remember that the presence of a hat in the image imposes a certain responsibility on the man: all the components of the bow must be carefully thought out and verified by the combination of colors and styles.
Choosing shoes for fedor and trilby hats
For sets in a business, casual and street style with the participation of three-piece suits or a strict design of a coat, you cannot find a better companion than classic shoes. It can be oxfords or derbies, and monks are also fine. Use the two-tone designs for a special twist.
Dreaming of a casual, bright and youthful look? Choose a choice: pipe trousers, slightly frivolous chinos or even ripped jeans. Deserts, chukkas, sneakers, regular sneakers, or white sneakers with a discreet design are best suited here.
The ideal option is when the shoes are matched to the clothes or one of the accessories present in the bow. But why not experiment? Try on shoes of different, contrasting colors in relation to the dress and choose the most harmonious among them. Add at least one more detail of the same color to the look, and your stylish set will take on a new mood!
Hat etiquette for men
Fyodor and trilby in a male image require not to forget about the existing rules of good manners.
Situations when it is permissible for a man to remain in a hat:
- When visiting events that take place outdoors;
- Being in the building of the station or airport, as well as public halls, lobbies and elevators (for example, in a hotel);
- During the religious rites of some of the concessions, when a man is required to be covered with his head.
Let us recall the cases when the hat must be removed:
- Indoors (including theater, restaurant, offices, church).
- In the elevator, you can keep your hat on if you are alone or accompanied by men. But as soon as a lady appears, and the headdress loses any right to remain on the head of the stronger sex.
- In a restaurant, you must take off not only your hat, but also your outerwear. The exceptions are public catering and fast food establishments.
- Hat off if you are talking to a lady! And even on the street.
- With the sound of the national anthem, the appearance of a monarch, the raising of the flag, you will again have to part with the headdress for a while.
- When a lady enters the room, even if previously you were here exclusively in the male company. Although this is no longer necessary today, true gentlemen still adhere to this rule. The choice is yours!
In addition, there are times when it is enough to just lift the hat. This is necessary when greeting strangers or people who are not very close to you, and also if you need to ask permission from a person or express your gratitude to him. As for familiar faces, just touching the brim of your hat with your fingers is enough. At the same time, gracefully hold it with three fingers for the edge of the crown and the bottom – where there are 3 special dents.
Finally
Interestingly, fedora and trilby can tell others about a man's true mood. It directly depends on how the hat is worn on the head. There is no secret here! As soon as you move your trilby back slightly, others will immediately notice that you are in a cheerful mood today. A hat shifted slightly to one side will tell about the inner confidence of its owner and very successful affairs. Or maybe he's just a stylish macho? Fedor pulled over his forehead testifies to the formidable disposition of a man. And in the latter case, there are 3 possible options:
- The man is furious;
- Doesn't want to see anyone;
- Hiding from someone.
How will you put on your hat today?
