7 Hats To Take Your Outfit to The Next Level

Choosing the right hat to give your outfit that fashion spark can be quite tricky. When it comes to hats, most men would prefer to avoid wearing one and go bland. But, for fashion-forward men, the pop effects of a hat in an outfit cannot be undermined. 

However, if you desire to wear a big hat on your outfit but are confused about how to pull it off, then you are where you need to be.

In this article, we'll discuss seven hats you can wear to take your outfit to the next level.

Casual Outfit

Putting on a hat without looking excessively serious or formal can be tricky. If you want to rock casual wear and you feel like you need a hat to top off your style then you should know how to make it a style. However, we'll mention a few must-have hats that will fit your casual style.

Newsboy

Newsboy gives you a style off the regular wide-brimmed hat appearance. The newsboy hat has been in the men's fashion world since the 1920s. It was also known as the Jay Gatsby. It earned the name newsboy in the period between the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was common between the young and the old men. And, it was for everyone, both the wealthy and the poor.

Now, if you want to rock a newsboy hat in the 21st century, it is best to go with something casual. Spice up your weekend outfit with the newsboy.  A vintage shirt and a Jean go well with the newsboy hat as well. 

But, if you want to style the newsboy as it was in the 19th-20th century, you can wear a shirt, and a pair of trousers, then add a pair of suspenders. The suspenders are the trick. Then put on your newsboy hat and hit the streets.

Trilby

The Fedora is more of a formal, semi-formal style kind of hat. However, the Trilby is just on the bridge to be a Fedora. It is fairly similar to the Fedora. It has almost the same structure as the Fedora except for its front end. Fedora has a pinch in its front end, while Trilby has a rather flat front end.

The Trilby is renowned for its adaptability to various styles. In the 1850s, it was worn throughout a play based on a novel. The novel was titled, "Trilby." This was how it earned its name.

Rock a Trilby into your casual outfit as you want. Its design adaptability makes it a fit for almost all style types. You may never wear a Trilby wrong.

Porkpie

A hat that received its modern form as opposed to the several variations that were worn throughout the 1800s. The form was obtained during the Great Depression. The porkpie was a women-only hat initially. But it was transformed into a men's fashion accessory and adapted in the 1920s.

You can identify a porkpie by its defined indented crown and its short brim. Fits well when paired with fashion-forward casual attire. You can wear a porkpie with jeans and add a simple sweater.

Bucket Hat

When it comes to hats for casual wear, the bucket hat can not be removed from the list. Bucket hats have stood the test of time. Over the years, it has experienced quite a bit of transformation to make it the beauty that it is today. 

The bucket hat fits as a casual and summer hat. It is the proper blend of fashion and summer hats. The brims of a bucket hat aren't as wide nor rigid as a Panama or Fedora. However, it's enough to give your face the protection it needs from the sun's rays.

Put on a bucket hat on your summer beach outfits or any casual outfit. And you are good to go.

Formal Outfit

Hats on suits or formal wear just seem like the perfect way to put on a classy gentleman's appearance. Styling a hat on a formal outfit with a bit of confidence makes you see the center of attention. At least you'll have your five seconds of fame. But how do you style a hat on a formal outfit without erring the fashion rules? Read on to find out.

Not all hats fit in with a formal outfit, however, we'll make a list of some hats that you can count on to take your formal outfit to the next level.

Fedora

Fedora has been the most sought-after hat in the men's fashion world for formal outfits. It was once the mainstay of the men's business world. However, over the years, Fedora has broadened its general acceptance into other fashion forms.

How can you identify a Fedora? A Fedora is recognizable by its distinct indented crown. This is matched with a lengthwise crease pinched near the front end of the hat.

So, whenever you are bothered about which hat to rock your formal outfit, a Fedora can be your best bet.

Panama

You are a fan of fedora but you need a hat to match your formal outfit. Then, Panama is a lightweight hat that should be your best friend. It is a modern menswear accessory. Panama has a casual vibe to it, however, it looks better when worn on a formal outfit.

You can identify a Panama separate from a Fedora by its two frontal dents. It has a dent through the center of the crown as well. Modern Panama is made from different materials from the old and traditional straw material to the modern variations in wool and felt.

Panama has a lot of versatility and it will take your style to the next level.

Bowler

The Bowler originated in the year 1849. It was popular amongst the working men of England. Eventually, it was added to the uniform of the Queen's guard. However, later in the 1900s, it was adopted by businessmen, and these men were referred to as "city gents". The Bowler hat became a symbol of working professionals.

The Bowler has been used formally since its inception. It maintains its identity up till now. So, if you need a hat to top off your formal outfit, then, you should go for the Bowler hat.

Conclusion

Men's fashion is quite interesting. When it comes to hats, a larger percentage of men's hats have almost the same appearance. But for the fashion-educated ones, violating the fashion rules is not an option.

While a newsboy, Trilby, or bucket hat calls does the trick for a casual outfit. A Fedora, Panama, or Bowler hat takes your formal outfit to the next level.

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