Fedora
Unfortunately, the fedora has gotten a bad rep in recent years as it's somehow become a favorite among men who lurk on the club dance floor, most likely wearing an unbuttoned vest and v-neck, anxiously awaiting a woman to show his impressive breakdancing skills to. However lets get one thing straight, the fedora is not the problem. The problem lies in the men who choose to wear fedoras. Let's take a look at the right and wrong way to wear this style.
The Good:
Black Fedora With Black Overcoat says Mad Men Dapper.
Kept simple with a plain tee= a big win.
Paired with a nice fitted sweater & collared shirt. Lebron does it right.
The Bad:
Two Huge Issues Here: 1) Absolutely no to pin striped-fedoras. You look like a swing dancer. 2) Please fight the urge to want to tip your hat at a lady. I promise it looks so much better in your head than it does actually executed.
Say no to this big satin ribbon (and white anywhere on the hat).
Unless you're Bear Bryant, stick to solids. Very few people can pull off a patterned hat.
The Flat Cap
I'm a big fan of the flat cap and think it's a pretty easy look to pull off. Sometimes called a "newspaper boy hat" these hats work with a wide variety of looks. We love them with anything from jeans & a v-neck to a nice suit.
Take a plain white tee to the next level
The perfect compliment to a classic suit
We love the subtle print of this one paired with a nice sweater & jeans
Your hat doesn't always have to match exactly with your suit. A neutral color hat can really compliment any other neutral you have on.
The Pork Pie
Out of all the hats we'll talk about, this one is perhaps the most risky. With a short, round brim, the pork pie (similar to the bowler) can pay off big time if you get it right. This shape works best with long narrow faces.
Can't go wrong with solid black
A great accessory to a simple outfit
What kind of wife would I be if I didn't show how good my husband looks in a hat ;)
Neutral colored hat with a fitted plain tee
The Homburg
This style is probably my favorite to see a man wearing. With a wider brim than a fedora, it looks really sharp and sophisticated. Here are some of our favorite ways to wear them:
Tyson Chandler isn't afraid to experiment with hats. One of the many reasons he's my "Best Dressed NBA Player"
In black, this style looks formal and is the perfect addition to an all black suit or sports coat. However, the brown looks much more casual and an awesome compliment to this laid back look.
A great hat can make for the center of your look. When in doubt, keep it simple.
Like anything in fashion (and in life), you can rock anything you feel confident in. Don't feel comfortable enough wearing a hat right off the bat? Dress up for your next themed party in a costume that requires you to wear one. I promise after tons of girls tell you how great you look, you'll have the courage to wear it again. So what are you waiting for? Step outside your comfort zone and go buy yourself a hat!
