Wearing a flat hat can be a tough accessory to style. It’s an old fashioned look, so if you can’t wear the hat properly or combine it well with your other clothes, then you will only end up looking bad, fashion-wise. It is also very similar to the baseball cap and hipster cap, as they tend to come in several variant colors, pattern combinations, etc. However, one of the benefits of this type of cap, is that it fits very easily and is very suitable for different styles, be it; casual or smart-wear. In fact, there are many celebrities like David Beckham, who often prefer this style of hat, over most others.
As such, those who are looking to pull this cap off, have to be able to know how to properly style it, in order to stand out among your peers. This means following some fashion rules such as;
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1. Pick Out The Correct Fitting Size
When it comes to wearing other hats like bucket hats, you can afford to wear a hat that is slightly bigger for a more urban style. When it comes to beanies, you can select one that is slightly small to provide a rather relaxed style. However, when it comes to rocking a flat cap, you have to choose one that suits your head size perfectly, as wearing one that fits too slam or too large, it will look as though you simply borrowed it from somebody else and it will be a fashion fail that you can not afford to experience. As such, it is important to ensure that the hat fits well and even if there is a design that you like but that doesn’t fit well, do not get it. You are better off with something a bit more plain, but at least it suits your head size perfectly.
2. Pick The Right Hat For The Season
If you didn’t already know, the best season to wear a flat cap is during the slightly colder seasons of fall. This is because rocking a flat cap during a hot season like summer can be a very hot and uncomfortable experience for your head. Moreover, most flat caps tend to come in darker colors, so they might clash with the brightly colored clothes that you would normally wear in the summer. You also have to take into account that wearing this type of hat in the winter isn’t recommended, as it is too small to protect your whole head and keep it warm.
As such, you should wear it either during the spring season or the full season, as these are the seasons, where wearing brighter fashion clothes aren’t really needed and the weather is neither too hot nor too cold.
3. Wear It With Your Casual Clothes
As stated before, a flat cap can normally go with any type of formal or casual wear, and this is clearly evident as seen by famous celebrities like Brad Pitt, who often wear these hats with hoodies, shorts, sweatpants, etc. However, it’s important to point out that pulling off this type of fashion style is only viable for casual or smart-casual wear. This makes it the appropriate accessory to wear when hanging out with friends or going shopping, for example. However, it should never be worn with formal garments, eg. wedding attire.
4. Select The Appropriate Material
When it comes to flat caps there are normally two primary materials that they are made up of and that is usually either; tweed and felt. The tweed material is best suited for casual attire, whilst the felt materials is better suited to those looking for a more smart-casual style. You can use this as a good reference when trying to decide what type of flat cap to wear with your outfit next time. You should also keep in mind that the colour of the material will also affect the style and suitability of the flat cap for each occasion. As such, it’s best to go for a more neutral colour, like black, if you are heading to slightly formal setting eg. a dinner date. However, if you are just casually going outside, you can comfortably experiment with different colours and patterns.
5. Avoid Mixing It Too Much With Vintage Wear
Despite the fact, that a flat cap is a vintage piece of clothing, it’s best not to mix it with old fashioned clothing, as the appeal in wearing such a classic accessory is that it is meant to stand out among your newer, more modern clothing. If you clash it with other old fashioned clothing, then that will make your look somewhat pointless. If you need some style references you can always go online and look at images of celebrities like; Brad Pitt, Pharrell and many others.
Conclusion
In summary, the main things you need to remember when rocking a flat cap is that you must choose the correct size, only wear it in the spring and fall seasons, only wear it with casual or smart-casual outfits and avoid pairing it too much with old vintage clothing. Additionally, picking out the right material is important and also wearing the appropriate flat cap for the event is crucial. You should also never wear it with formal wear, that is something you should always remember never to do.
If you consider yourself a fashionable person then besides a flat cap, you should also consider wearing other styles of hats as well eg. a camouflage bucket hat. After all, any true fashionable individual should be able to adapt to anything and any style. It’s not good to always wear the same thing over and over, anyway. But it is also vital that you know how to style yourself appropriately, otherwise it would be pointless. However, once you get used to the basic style rules and techniques, you should be able to stand out easily and in a positive way.