Men's hats: varieties, best models and secrets of choice

With the onset of the cold season, the issue of choosing a warm headdress comes to the fore. In order to feel as comfortable as possible and not freeze, you need to choose a fur or woolen hat that can warm you in the cold and at the same time allow you to look spectacular. We have prepared a small overview of the popular varieties of men's hats. We hope it will help you decide on the right cut.

Speaking about men's headdresses, first of all, it should be noted that they are winter, summer, and also demi-season. Depending on the degree of rigidity, there are soft, semi-rigid and rigid products. The men's hat can be leather, braided, sewn and molded.

Such options are also distinguished.

• Lightweight. Such models are optimal for those representatives of the stronger sex who spend most of their time in the office or driving a car. Usually they are represented by thin woolen and knitwear. Some varieties are even worn indoors.

• Insulated. Ideal for outdoor wear on snowy frosty days. This includes thick wool hats and fur hats. The main function of such hats is to protect the head from frost and cold.

• Practical. These models are optimal for outdoor activities. Usually they are woolen products with a lapel, but only in more fun and intense colors.

Let's take a closer look at the description of the most popular styles of hats.

Such models have been in men's fashion trends for several years. They are knitted by machine or by hand in a variety of techniques, but most often it is an elastic band (English / Bulgarian / double / semi-English). Longitudinal and transverse stripes, interesting ornaments are popular. The pom-pom is usually performed to match the hat or made in contrast.

This season, models with fur pom-poms at the top of the head are at the peak of popularity. They can be large or medium, the fur is long-haired.

Such hats are suitable for the most stylish and creative representatives of the strong half of humanity, who strive to stand out from the many-sided crowd.

These types of hats are made from a wide variety of materials and can be selected for any season. The products on sale differ in styles and colors. So, in the off-season, woolen caps will be especially relevant, for low temperatures they sew hats with drooping ears and a head-piece - usually they are sewn from a sheared mink or seal.

The main types of caps include such styles.

• Peaked cap - this model comes from the beginning of the last century. Wartime dictated its own requirements for clothing, which is why the models of those years are distinguished by a tight cut, a voluminous crown and an elongated visor.

• Cap - visually resembles a cap, but it is distinguished by a longer visor, a deep fit for protection from bad weather, as well as slightly higher fields.

• Military - one of the most popular types of kepi, similar to a soldier's headdress.

• Hat with ear flaps. This is a fur model for winter. It has a rounded bottom, as well as deferred details along the entire circumference - it is they that form the base of the cap.

Our grandfathers were very fond of astrakhan hats - in those years they were considered a sign of good wealth and a high leadership position. Parts that turn away from the bottom prevent freezing and heat even in the most severe frosts.

Youth version of the model with ears. Visually similar to an aviation helmet, is traditionally sewn from leather, and the inner layer is represented by sheepskin.

This is a truly durable headdress made of silver fox or arctic fox fur. The product covers the neck and the frontal part, and is supplemented with an insert on the back of the head. The model is suitable for the most imposing and men who are not afraid to stand out from the crowd.

This hat resembles a winter fur cap. The model provides for a back piece, it can be lowered and raised. When rejected, protects the back of the head and neck from the harsh cold, usually made of synthetic and natural materials.

A variety of astrakhan hat, popular among the Cossacks. The modern cut is slightly modified and lightweight. Fashion designers also offer models in raccoon, arctic fox or sheared mink.

This is a helmet-hat, the distinctive feature of which is the pointed top. The cap covers part of the neck, forehead and ears. In the past, the model was common among soldiers. They sewed a similar headdress from cloth. More modern products are made of woolen yarn - such a hat looks youthful, stylish and informal.

A bob-style hat that fits snugly around the top of the head. The model has not gone out of trends for several decades - only fashionable shades and details change. In the current season, a laconic two-layer hat made of fine knitwear with the addition of synthetic fibers is popular. Textured design and bright saturated shades give this product a lightness and original style.

Young men prefer those varieties of beanie in which the hat has a slight volume at the back of the head. Wrinkles are formed from it, and thus the product looks very modern. Products are made from woolen and acrylic fibers in a wide variety of techniques (geometry, elastic bands, stripes or braids).

Quite an original headdress that protects the neck and shoulders from the bitter frost and winter wind. Knitted with printed satin stitch.

This is a helmet-hat that covers the entire head and goes down to the neck. The helmet has slots for the eyes and mouth, and the style is popular with racers, law enforcement officers and alpine skiing enthusiasts. Balaclava protects from scalding cold air and absorbs moisture.

Summer hats are most often made from cotton or linen fabrics. For the off-season, warmer fabrics like felt and tweed are more suitable. They not only look aesthetically pleasing, but also retain heat perfectly, do not let the wind through.

The composition of fabrics for the manufacture of demi-season hats can include both natural and synthetic fibers: cotton, wool, silk with the addition of acrylic, polyamide and polyester.

The optimal material for knitting winter hats is wool. If the thread is mixed, then there should be no more than 50% of synthetic fibers, silk or cotton, otherwise the product will not be warm enough.

Winter hats are often lined. Usually it is made of fleece - it is a warm and soft artificial material that wicks moisture well and allows the hat to "breathe". Such hats provide reliable protection from frost and strong winds.

Felted hats look very harmonious for the cold season.

Fur hats are indispensable for the most severe frosts, although in recent years they are more often made of artificial fur - outwardly, it almost does not differ from natural.

The choice of color for a man's headdress primarily depends on the characteristics of its use.

Bright, rich, highly visible shades are usually worn by snowboarders, skiers and skaters, they are visible at a distant distance and are therefore designed to ensure the safety of the athlete. Look harmoniously in combination with down jackets and bright jackets.

Green, blue, lilac and scarlet shades are indispensable for active representatives of the stronger sex. In addition, they are well combined with down jackets and city jackets. Such models are indispensable for walks in the fresh air, meeting with friends and outdoor recreation. However, they do not combine well with the business style, so for work it is better to stay on more restrained colors. For example, within the framework of a business style, yellow-brown hats, steel-colored and black products will be appropriate. These colors harmoniously fit into the corporate style, are universal, therefore they look good with a variety of types of outerwear.

If we talk about design, then the following models are the most popular in the current season.

• Classic. These are laconic hats without any bells and whistles, original prints and bright colors. They emphasize the brutality and status of a man.
• Items that can be worn sideways. The asymmetrical fit allows you to correct some flaws in your appearance and create a masculine look.

Always keep in the top hats with logos and branded patches... If a man prefers a certain brand, then a plain hat with her logo will look spectacular.

The size of any hat is calculated according to the circumference of the head. In order to find out the necessary parameters, you should take a flexible measuring tape and wrap your head in such a way that it lies a couple of centimeters above the level of the eyebrows and goes through the protruding part of the back of the head.

If you do not have such a tape, then you can take the measurement with a simple thread or tape. The sequence of actions in this case will be the same - you need to wrap your head with thread, cut off all unnecessary fragments, and then measure the resulting segment on a piece of an ordinary wooden ruler.

The resulting number will exactly correspond to the size of hats for men accepted in Russia and Ukraine. For example, if the head circumference is 58 cm, then you also need a headgear of size 58.

The hat must be selected in accordance with the type of appearance. So, for men with a rounded face, models that visually stretch the oval are suitable... These can be hats with a vertical print, as well as products with pompoms. But it is advisable to refuse earflaps and voluminous hats.

The angular features of rectangular and square faces should be softened with rounded models. Here, a print with a horizontal arrangement, an asymmetric fit and voluminous cuffs will be indispensable. Caps and caps with a visor look good, the use of earflaps is allowed.

For owners of triangular faces, hats that cover their foreheads are suitable. For example, products with neat margins, as well as earflaps. Products with a voluminous crown and an asymmetric cut look harmonious. These products include a beanie hat.

For a pear-shaped oval, volumetric knitted models are optimal.

When choosing the optimal model of hats, it is also necessary to take into account the weather conditions, and, of course, the general style of the man.

Young men tend to prefer urban casual or sporty looks. But men of more mature age appreciate the classics.

In order for the headdress to look beautiful, the designers offer men the following stylish combinations.

• Winter and autumn knitted hats with a turn-up can have a very different texture and color scheme, depending on which they can harmoniously fit into both a business style and a modern bow of a young man.

• A knitted model with a visor looks best in combination with a snood, a scarf, a coat or a warm sweater. These are the models that have become the perfect choice for a formal style of dress.

• The modern ushanka has long looked completely different from the hats that our fathers and grandfathers loved so much. Today they are made of genuine leather with fur trim. The style looks good with a leather jacket, as well as a classic sheepskin coat.

• Fans of the military style should take a closer look at the strict and restrained headdresses - tight knit and fleece styles, caps and caps with a visor. Depending on the color scheme and prints, they can create a stylish bow with classic outerwear and casual style.

• Young guys who prefer a sporty style usually choose a light sock-cap.

• The times when men's hats were exclusively black, dark gray and brown are long gone. Today they are replaced by blue, yellow, red, white, green products.

• Among young people, funny hats with funny prints and inscriptions are in great demand.