Fashionable hat for a man
Around the time that the legendary Beatles stopped wearing hats, the hat for a man ceased to be of great importance and went out of fashion. However, at the beginning of the XXI century, she returned to fashion again. Perhaps this is due to its useful functions - it protects the head in bad weather, and also hides flaws in the hairstyle, or the first signs of baldness.
materials
The vast majority of hats are made from durable light wool felt, another name for which is felt. Today there are many varieties of it, it can be made of acrylic, bamboo, semi-woolen. Rabbit specimens are considered the highest quality, expensive and outlandish species are produced from New Zealand red deer wool. They make leather, suede, denim and Ecuadorian cane models.Samples from tweed matter are also common - it is famous for its elasticity, weightless and pleasant to the touch.
Types
Fedora
This is a classic piece with three hollows at the top, a ribbon and long brim. Its main quality is versatility. Soft fields are lowered or raised. Winter types have folding ear pads.
trilby
It acts as a reduced version of the fedora, with a large notch in the main part and short fields. Traditionally made from rabbit hair. Currently, it is preferred by young people, fashionistas of show business. Charming, albeit with hints of hooliganism. Spring and autumn options made of tweed and felt, summer models made of fabric or straw have gained recognition.
Homburg
It looks like a fedora, but instead of dents in the crown, it has an oblong recess, decorated with a ribbon. Made from good quality felt. Often appears in gangster films. Perfect for visiting the opera or theater.
Boater
Summer hat made of stiff straw with a flat crown. Amazing for a beach holiday.
Cylinder
High headdress with short brim. Suitable for formal occasions. A gentleman's hat with high aims. Made from satin, silk. Now an attribute of illusionists and fans of the steampunk subculture.
Panama
Woven straw hat. Excellent sun protection. As usual, it is yellow in color, decorated with a black ribbon. Now panama is worn by rich people, dreamers and eccentrics. In Britain, it is officially worn by cricket referees, and in Ecuador this headdress has become national.
Cowboy hat
Felt, straw, sometimes leather, with a high rounded crown. The best is the one made of beaver fur. Invented by John Stetson in the 1860s.Sturdy enough and easy to clean with a brush. Today, it can be seen on fans of country and blues, in addition, it is traditionally worn by the pastoralists of the American west.
English cap
Flat hat with a small visor in front. Unlike a baseball cap and a cap, it has a visor and the main part in common. Often it is tweed, cotton, wool. The lining is usually silk. Appeared thanks to British immigrants.
pie hat
It looks like a pork pie, for which it got its name. She has a round crown and fields of medium length, in the upper part there is a special recess. May be felt or straw. Popular with jazz musicians. For many years it emphasizes the British style.
bowler hat
Rounded model with small margins sticking up. The traditional color is black. Made mostly from felt. Associated with Charlie Chaplin. Currently used only for ceremonies.
Cap
A flat headdress with a rounded hard visor. Invented by the military. Usually produced in nylon and cotton.
Cap
The second name is "forage hat". Army headdress with a short visor. Formerly they were made of leather, nowadays they are made of plastic.
Baseball cap
Model with a rigid peak in front. You can adjust the size with the clamp. Popular with athletes and fans.
For a bath
An option for bath lovers, it resembles a cowboy hat with wide brim. Usually made from wool. Protects from high humidity and high temperatures.
designer hats
French couturier Louis Mariette designed an exclusive hat made of platinum with diamonds.The Australian fashion designer Ann Marie Willet has not lagged behind him, having created the Deep Blue Sea headdress, trimmed with peacock feathers and multi-colored opals.
How to choose according to the shape of the face
For comfortable wearing of a hat, it is important not to make a mistake with the size. It should not put pressure on the temples, fly off from a gust of wind. If necessary, a very narrow hat is stretched in the studio, and an overly wide one is made smaller with the help of foam rubber. In addition, the accessory should be harmoniously combined with the appearance of the owner.
Round
You definitely need to stop your eyes on asymmetric fedoras. Stocky short men are not recommended to opt for wide-brimmed hats. For tall people, you can look at an accessory with a medium tulle and flat fields of medium width. Bowler hats should be avoided.
oval
All types of hats are acceptable here.
square
The image is favorably emphasized by bowler hats.
elongated
A deep-set hat should be preferred. A successful choice would be wide-brimmed fedoras, boaters, cowboy hats.
A short
Here the priority is products with a shallow fit, certainly with a conical tulle and with fields of medium length, or short ones. Classic fedoras, homburgs, trilbies will look stylish.
heart-shaped
Suitable for all types of classic accessories. Particular attention should be paid to hats with a medium brim.
How to choose a color
When choosing a hat color, you can rely on the tone of your face.
swarthy
Brown and gray hats will look great. Avoid shades of green.
Pale
It is better to lean towards light gray, and also think about greenish and tan hats. Black should be avoided.
ruddy
Shades of brown and bronze will organically fit in. Black is not recommended.
olive
You can take note of pearl gray and more saturated olive colors.
The color of the hat should be in harmony with the clothes. You should not combine a black hat with light-colored outfits and vice versa.
Matching with clothes
In this matter, you should be guided by your wardrobe and the type of clothing purchased.
Fedora
Looks stylish with straight trousers, cotton shirts, sports jackets. Looks interesting with sunglasses that protect from the sun and suede low shoes. The product will enliven a set of trousers in a simple style, a snow-white shirt, a jacket and a vest. Suspenders that repeat the color of the ribbon on the hat will give a special charm. A light brown fedora can be worn with a beige jacket. Accessory in gray will join the set of a white t-shirt and trousers in black. Fedora scarlet is combined with a red double-breasted coat.
A light-colored headpiece is combined with jeans, a T-shirt and a short jacket. This model is multifaceted. Made of smooth felt, dark, with a silk ribbon, the hat looks formal, and green, brown with pea ribbon harmonizes wonderfully with a blazer or cardigan.
Cylinder
Able to create a shocking look in combination with a button-down jacket with rolled up sleeves, especially when worn over a T-shirt and complemented with leather trousers.
trilby
As a rule, the product is brown and decorated with a thin strap. Not bad transform men's clothing made of cotton, loose shorts and suede boots. In addition, it will be a worthy accompaniment to a tweed suit. A gray trilby pairs well with a burgundy T-shirt.
Homburg
Emphasizes efficiency.The surest option is to wear it with a classic suit.
Boater
It is combined with checkered shirts, jeans, T-shirts, a light summer suit.
bowler hat
Stylists claim that this accessory harmonizes incomparably with strict suits. A jacket, shirt, classic trousers and shoes in combination with a bowler hat will not leave others indifferent. A straight coat and a cane umbrella will complete the composition.
pie hat
It can complement an ensemble consisting of a fitted jacket, light loose trousers and shoes with light soles. In addition, you can add a shirt with a button-down collar, various attributes and a silk tie with an unusual pattern to this dress.
Cowboy hat
A white headdress is in harmony with blue jeans. The product is successfully combined with checkered shirts, leather or denim items embroidered with fringe.
Cap
It will create a great look with tight trousers, jeans, light scarves, denim shirts.
Baseball cap
It is acceptable to combine with sportswear, casual trousers, T-shirts, sneakers, jackets, suede shoes.
Cap
Harmonizes with cotton trousers and shirts, with elements of casual wear. Suitable for a biker or leather jacket.
How to wear
It is recommended to wear it slightly sideways. On the one hand, the ear should be hidden under the field of the hat, and on the other, it should look out a quarter. Equally important is the process of putting on a hat. You should not do this by holding the margins on both sides. It is better to grab the upper part of the hat with your fingers and lower it on your head, then the shape of the fields will not be disturbed.
How to care
Store the product in a closed cabinet or in a special box.The white hat should be hidden from daylight.
From felt, suede, velvet
To refresh a shabby, already without shine, hat, it is advised to hold it over the steam, and then clean it with a soft brush. The crust of bread eliminates the greasy stain. An accessory of brown tones can be given life by a decoction of tobacco or ammonia.
Straw
It is recommended to remove dirt from the product with a solution of soap or salt. Then it can be soaked in hydrogen peroxide, dried and ironed.
To restore a yellowed straw hat, you can rub it with lemon juice. Melted butter will help restore shine to an accessory in dark tones. A light-colored hat will be revived by a soda solution.
Panamas and caps
Panamas are not forbidden to wash in a typewriter, but caps - only by hand. Severe contamination will be removed with a soapy solution.