Hats are more elaborate and larger than caps. They have a high crown, a brim, or both. There are hats specially meant for men while other hats are fashionable for both sexes. They are available in various shapes like round oval, regular oval and long oval.

Types of hats and caps:

Beret - A cap made from a variety of fabrics including corduroy wool, felt or other soft fabrics. A beret consists of a wide circular crown, which may or may not have a band. Often the Beret is referred to as a French Beret. Both men and women wear this type of hat.

Knitted caps/hats - For all men in winters, men’s knitted caps and hats are a must have item in their wardrobe. Knitted hats/caps are available in a range of knitted fabrics, colors, sizes and styles.

Stocking Cap - This is a type of ski or cold weather cap. By design it is a close-fitting woolen cap and may have a top that tapers to a point with or without a tassel. Stocking caps may also be designed to fit completely over the face with cutouts for eyes and mouth.

Greek Fisherman’s Cap - This cap is one of the most popular hats in the Western world. It can be made from a wide range of fabrics but is most often made of wool or cotton. This cap is often fully lined and is a favorite with professional seamen. This cap is very distinctive but is rugged and practical enough to handle all kinds of weather.

Cowboy Hat - Known also as a “ten gallon cap” they are hats with wide brims and soft crowns and made out a variety of fabrics. They also can be scaled bigger or smaller depending on the manufacturer. They are very popular in Texas and Arizona and other parts of the West and Southwest.

Ivy Cap - This type of cap is known by some as an English Driving Cap. The Ivy Cap can be traced back to 14th century England and has connections to the original French Bonnet.

Tams - These are woolen caps of Scottish origin which can also be made into knitted designs. They are sometimes worn by men who have dreadlocks.

There are hundreds of different types of hats that you can wear depending on the occasion .Hats and caps will accessorize your look. They will make you look stylish and elegant. Make them an important part of attire.

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