M en's hats: 11 kinds of men's hats

People wear hats for a very long time for a variety of reasons: sun protection, as an addition to an outfit, as an element of uniform, or because of religious beliefs. Hats were perceived as a mark of distinction, as a sign of absolute elegance and belonging to an elite circle of people.

However, today hats are widespread, and now, any man can plunge into modern style and replenish his wardrobe with an interesting item. In this article, we'll talk about what men's hats are, learn the history of men's hats, and look at 10 types of hats that can be worn in fall, spring and summer.

The history of the emergence of men's hats

S ince their first appearance, hats have undergone significant changes. Originally, the simple hat was called the 'pileus'. It was a headdress worn for religious reasons or to emphasize status.

One of the first documented images of hats can be considered a painting in a Thebes tomb (Egypt), which depicts a man wearing a straw hat. While this headpiece has little in common with the first hat, it shows the importance of this accessory through the ages. The pileus hat is one of the first headdresses that we, humanity, know anything about, as well as the Phrygian cap worn by Roman and Greek slaves.

The very first hat with brim comes from Greece and was called 'petasos'. On many frescoes and sculptures in Greece, the messenger of the gods – Hermes, is immortalized with a petasos on his head. It is believed that it was petasos that became the progenitor of modern hats.

Statue of Hermes in Petatos

In the Middle Ages, hats began to denote social status. For Jews, in the process of development, the favorite headdress became the Jewish hat, known as the yarmulke. Jews still wear it for religious purposes. Interestingly, in 1215 the Fourth L ateran Council proposed to consider the Jewish hat as a way to identify Jews.

It is thanks to the popularization of sports among men that we are obliged to the fact that hats began to be worn for protection from the sun. The tradition of wearing hats at horse races originated at the Royal Ascot in the UK. In accordance with the dress code, all guests accompanied by the monarch were required to wear hats. A similar dress code has been carried over to other events – for example, to America in the Kentucky Derby.

Royal Ascot in the UK

As the fashion for hats spread throughout the world, baseball teams in America began supplying hats to their players to increase their field of view in the sun. Later, hats were called baseball caps. Since each team had their own baseball caps, fans started wearing them to show their loyalty and love for the team or individual players. From baseball, hats migrated to other summer sports, and their popularity grew. Baseball caps became more and more colorful, and soon they covered the heads of Americans.

Photo of the Yankees baseball team 1927

While men's hats are not suitable for the office, they are perfect for relaxing on the beach, walking along the promenade, or walking around town on a warm summer day. Men's summer hats are ideal sunstroke protection.

What is a men's hat and a baseball cap

While some hats are unique, there are many similarities to be seen in all hats.

• The crown or crown is the larger part of the hat that is responsible for covering and protecting the top of the head. In men's summer hats, this is the lightest and most breathable part of the garment.
• A band is a tape or strip. It attaches to the bottom of the crown and helps absorb moisture from the head to prevent sweat from dripping onto the forehead or eyes. The band is often adjusted with a cord that can be pulled out to tighten. Also, the name grosgrain or pugari is often used – they should not be confused with the band. These names are used for the outside of the hat and the band is inside.
• The visor is the hard part of the hat that extends from the front of the crown to protect the eyes from the sun and rain.
• Edge or field – serves the same purpose as the visor, however, it is located not only in front, but along the entire plane of the headgear.

How to choose the size of a men's hat

For most hats, the best way to determine the size is to try on your head. Measurements can be made in centimeters or inches. They are difficult to understand. Please refer to the table below. Measure the circumference of your head with a tailor's tape (commonly referred to as a 'meter' tape) wrapped around your skull at a height of 2-3cm. above ear level or approximately in the middle of the forehead.

Unfortunately, many people today choose S, M, L or even one size fits all hats. However, these hats will not fit you well. If the piece is too small, it will give you a headache. Of course, in a hats store you can try on different hats, just try on a few.

Men's Hats Size Chart

Head circumference (cm)	Head circumference (inches)	Russia	England	USA	International
54	21.6	54	7 2/3	6 3/4	XXS
55	21.6	55	6 3/4	8 1/3	XS
56	22	56	8 1/3	7	S
57	22.4	57	7	7 1/3	M
58	22.8	58	7 1/3	7 1/4	L
59	23.2	59	7 1/4	7 3/8	XL
60	23.6	60	7 3/8	7 1/2	XXL
61	24	61	7 1/2	8 2/3	XXL
62	24.4	62	8 2/3	7 3/4	XXXL
63	24.8	63	7 3/4	7 7/8	XXXL
64	25	64	7 7/8	8	XXXXL
65	25.6	65	8	8 1/8	XXXXL

Types of men's hats

Modern manufacturers rely on versatility and coverage of a large number of types and styles. Men's hats are easily transformed into original pieces that complement the outfit, become its inspirational and finishing touch.

A man in a black felt hat

With summer approaching, it's time to choose the most sophisticated accessory that allows you to get the most out of the summer season. So, 10 types of men's hats that deserve your attention:

Panama (The Panama Hat)

The Panama hat, also known as the straw hat, originated from the wide-brimmed straw hat in central Ecuador. It was made from the intertwined leaves of the Carludovica palmate plant, which is known locally as the hipihape palm.

Panama is a light colored hat, lightweight and highly breathable. There are those who claim that Panama is able to hold 4-5 liters of water in itself, while not a single drop will fall down.

What to wear a hat with: Panama is associated with the seaside, in summer it is complemented by suits, moccasins and aviator sunglasses.

Men's panama hat

Trilby Hat

Trilby's men's hat is very similar to Fedor's hat. However, Trilby has a shorter edge, which is also curled up slightly.

Traditionally, Trilby's hat is made from rabbit hair. However, Trilbistala became popular when it was made from materials such as tweed, straw, wool, and a wool / nylon blend.

What to wear a hat with: Trilby can be worn with cotton shirts, chinos, or a cotton suit and suede shoes.

Trilby Men's Hat

Men's hat pork pie (from the English pork pie – 'pork pie')

A pork pie hat is a felt or straw hat with a cylindrical crown and a flat top. It is usually short (7 to 10 centimeters high) and has a special recess in the upper part. The hat got its name for its resemblance to a pork pie dish. For many years, the pork pie hat has been one of the most important features of the British style.

What to wear a hat with: Porg-Pai can be paired with slim fit jackets, fitted chinos in light colors and topsides, or complement it with a button-down collared shirt with various accessories and a silk tie with an interesting print.

Pork Pie Men's Hat

English cap (The Flat Cap)

The men's flat top hat, also known as the 'Bannet' in Scotland, is a rounded English cap with a slightly stiff brim on the front. It is made from wool and cotton, most often from tweed. The inner lining is usually made of silk. This style can be traced back to the 14th century. The headdress owes its origin to British immigrants.

What to wear a hat with: An English cap is suitable for a casual dress code. A man's hat achieves its perfection when combined with everyday outfits. You can wear it with just about anything. You can wear an English cap with cotton shorts, slim fit jeans, polo shirts, various casual belts or coats.

English cap

Fedora

Fedora is a felt hat, in most cases designed for men. The headpiece is usually bent longitudinally at the bottom of the crown and has dents in the front on both sides. Also, soft felt can be compressed into a teardrop-shaped crown or have a dent in the center. The types of folds in Fedora are noticeably different. Usually the height of the crown is 11.4 centimeters.

What to wear with a felt hat: Fedora can be worn with cotton shirts, straight trousers and light sports jackets. Alternatively, you can experiment with suede brogues and round sunglasses.

Fedor's hat

Homburg

The Homburg men's hat is a smart, formal version of Fedor's hat. Homburg is the best option for a formal dress code. It has the same folded fields as Fedora. In addition, the fields themselves have a more rigid structure. It should be noted that the Homburg hat has no side dents like Fedora, but there is a small depression on the top of the crown.

What to wear with a Homburg hat: the best option is a men's classic suit. Perhaps this is one of the few hats that can be worn in a business style.

Men's business hat Homburg

Boater (translated from French canotier – 'rower', English boater)

The boater is a summer hat, exclusively for men. It is also known as 'straw boater', 'skimmer' or 'somer'. The boater is made from stiff straw and is complemented by a rigid flat crown and brim with solid or striped grosgrain around the crown.

The boater was popular as a casual summer headdress in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Caotier is a symbol of Venice and the traditional headdress of gondoliers.

What to wear a Boater hat with: Can be worn with T-shirts, jeans and plaid shirts in an informal casual style. By the way, a boater can be worn under a light-colored summer suit for a more elegant masculine style.

Men's hat boater

Eight-Corner Cap (The Newsboy Cap – 'Newsboy Hat')

The eight-cornered cap, also called the 'Gatsby', has a lot in common with the English cap. It has a common shape with her and a rigid visor in front, but the shape of the hat is more complete, has eight corners. It also has a small button at the top.

In the 1920s, the eight-cornered hat became widespread in people's clothing during military conflicts in the first half of the 20th century.

What to wear a hat with: An eight-cornered hat goes well with denim shirts, tight-fitting trousers, jeans and light scarves.

Men's Eight-Corner Hat

Baseball Cap

A baseball cap is a soft hat with a rounded crown and a hard peak at the front of the headgear. The front may have a team logo or other symbols, as the baseball cap is often used by sports teams as a souvenir or fan merchandise. The back of the hat may have a retainer to fit the baseball cap to your head.

Perhaps today, this is one of the most common men's headdresses in the world. A baseball cap is a rare item that outgrows any style and changes very little over time.

What to wear a hat with: A baseball cap can often be seen paired with casual or sportswear. You can wear it in casual pants (chinos or hakki), jeans, cotton T-shirts and jackets, sneakers and suede boots.

Men's baseball cap

The Cap

An ordinary baseball cap inspired the military to experiment, and they sewed a cap for their needs. The cap has a hard, rounded visor and a flat top. Unlike a baseball cap, the cap has a soft crown over its entire surface, while in a baseball cap the front (frontal) part has a seal in the form of a plastic insert, dense fabric or foam rubber. In the production of the cap, mainly cotton and nylon are used.

What to wear the hat with: The cap can be worn with regular T-shirts and trousers that match the everyday items of men's wardrobe.

Men's cap

The Peaked Cap

The cap is also known as the 'forage hat'. This form of headgear is used for the armies of many states, as well as paramilitary civilian organizations. The cap has a crown, band and visor. The visor is rather short. It used to be made of leather, but today it is made of shiny plastic.

What to wear a hat with: A cap can be a bold and provocative headgear when worn in civilian life. The cap goes well with trousers, jeans and shirts, as well as with any casual clothing. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, you can wear it with a leather or biker jacket (but never instead of a helmet while riding).

Biker men's cap

Men's hats – photo

Man in Fedor's casual hat Marlon Brando in biker cap A man in a gray male Fedor's hat A man in a swamp male Fedor's hat Brad Pitt in an English cap Man in classic blue suit and panama The man in the gray hat of Fedor Man in gray suit and panama Man in a Boater or Gatsby hat Man in Trilby Hat Woolen man in a cap Gray-haired man in Panama Breaking Bad actor with Pork Pie hat