Whats the difference between a cowgirl hat and a cowboy hat?
Cowboy hats are typically smaller than cowgirl hats. They also point low on the forehead and have high crowns with deep brims. Cowgirl hats are more fashion-forward, though they have similarities in their high, sloping crowns and wide brims.
How do I know what size cowboy hat to buy?
Place the string or tape around your head about 1/8″ above your ear, across the mid-forehead, completely circling your head. Hold the tape firmly, but not too tightly. Basically you need to measure your head exactly where the hat will sit. If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.
Which side of a cowboy hat is the front?
left side
Wearing a cowboy hat backwards is bad luck! A good way to remember which side is the front is to look for a ribbon, feather, bow or buckle– these are always on the left side of hat when worn. Another easy way to tell, is the brim: the front of the hat will look narrower in the front. A hat worn backwards is bad luck.
How is a cowgirl hat supposed to fit?
Cowboy hats follow the natural shape of your head, so they should fit firmly on your forehead and the back of your head while feeling a bit looser at the sides. If the hat is too tight, you could wind up getting a headache. If it’s too loose, it’ll blow off or keep twisting around on your head.
Why do you never put a cowboy hat on a bed?
If you’ve got a cowboy hat on your head, make sure it tips upward for luck. And no matter what you do, don’t ever set your cowboy hat on a bed! It’s a commonly held superstition that a hat set on the bed invites bad luck to enter your home.
What does a cowboy hat look like?
The Original Cowboy hat design had a tall rounded crown and wide flat brim, typically made of felt, straw or even sporadically leather. The inside of the hat is fitted with a simple sweat band to help stabilize the hat while being worn.
What is the difference between a felt cowboy hat and cattleman?
The Cattleman crease is not exclusive to Felt Cowboy hats as many manufacturers have adopted the style in the Straw Hat lines. The Cattleman Hat does have minor variations in style depending on its wearer. One of the more popular stylistic changes has been deemed the “Gus Hat”.
What kind of cowboy hat should I wear in the summer?
A well-worn straw cowboy hat is the perfect accessory to throw on during the summer. For a more elegant look, there are straw cowboy hats with tightly woven, detailed designs, and sealed for protection and to retain shape.
Are there different types of cattleman hats?
The Cattleman Hat does have minor variations in style depending on its wearer. One of the more popular stylistic changes has been deemed the “Gus Hat”. Sticking with all of the traditional creases that make up the Cattleman, the Gus Hat pinches the front of the crown almost giving the hat an outback style look.