How to Wear a Cowboy Hat, a Timeless Western Wear Accessory

By: xdavid

Cowboy hats seem to never go out of style, a fashionable accessory you can dress up or down and wear with anything from traditional western wear to a suit and tie. You’ll want to be sure you have a great fitting cowboy hat, one that will conform to the shape of your head. It will only fit better over time as it weathers, but you’ll want to take some initial steps to choose the right hat for you. First, measure around the crown of your head with a flexible measuring tape or a piece of string and a ruler. If you’re in a western wear store trying on hats, make sure it doesn’t sit too high on top of your skull or is so big that it slips over your eyes. The most common way to wear a cowboy hat is at a slight downward angle, with the brim flat at the front and back.

Cowboy hats typically come in leather, felt, or straw and often feature a buckle, concho, or band. There are so many styles and colors of cowboy hats that you’re sure to find one that suits your own unique style. Depending on your wants and needs, choose a hat that has a sweat band or is made of water repellent material, for example. Keep in mind that your hat will show wear over time, so if you’d prefer choose a darker color that won’t show dirt as easily. Proper care for your cowboy hat will help it to last longer. The western wear store where you purchase your hat can provide some tips about caring for your hat. When you take your hat off, for example, store it crown down (upside down than the way you wear it on your head). This protects the brim from straightening, which ruins the shape (and look) of the hat.

You don’t have to be wearing western apparel to complement your cowboy hat, but jeans, a pearl snap shirt, and cowboy boots complete the traditional western wear look nicely. Pair a cowboy hat with a flowing summer dress or a pair of jeans with a simple t-shirt or a dressy silk blouse for a creative spin on tradition. Or, if you’re feeling particularly daring, do as the businessmen in Texas and New Mexico do and wear your cowboy hat with cowboy boots and a suit!

Cowboy hats are a staple to both tradition and modern western wear. They remain true to function as they have for years, offering shade from the sun and protection from the elements combined with durability that is unmatched. But cowboy hats aren’t just for cowboys and cowgirls anymore. Accessorizing is a great way to express your own style inclinations when putting together an outfit, so a cowboy hat worn with pride will show others you’re fashion forward.

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