At one time, Americans wore hats to church, to dance clubs, to school, to work and to weddings. The black hat was considered a staple of any well-to-do man’s closet. Women saw hat collecting as a viable pastime and a way of showing their status. Some women wore big showy hats, while others wore simple cloches. Over the years, styles for men and may have changed slightly, as men wear baseball caps and women wear berets, but hat wearing in general seems a timeless American tradition.

Cowboy hats are wide-brimmed, and that somehow manages to embody the essence of “the American Spirit.” Some say they date back to the 13th-century Mongolians and that the “hat is as old as the cowboy himself.” Even so, John Batterson Stetson of Stetson hats is known as “the inventor” of the modern cowboy hat. Since Stetson arrived on the scene, great Western heroes like Buffalo Bill, Calamity Jane, Will Rogers and Annie Oakley were quick to buy the Stetson products. Later, presidents Dwight Eisenhower, Harry Truman and Lyndon B Johnson all wore Stetsons. At www.cowboyhatstore.com, individuals can find Stetsons and hats by Miller, Larry Mahan, Charlie 1 Horse and Resistol.

Women also have many different hat styles available to them. At first, women wore headgear to blend in with men, hiding their true identity so they could have equal opportunities with males. However, once discovered, hats were seen as a very beautiful addition to a strong woman. Editor of Harpers Bazaar, Jeannine Larmouth, pointed out: “A hat is a shameless flatterer, calling attention to an escaping curl, a tawny braid, a sprinkling of freckles over a pert nose, directing the eye to what is most unique about a face. Its curves emphasize a shining pair of eyes, a lofty forehead; its deep brim accentuates the pale tint of a cheek, creates an aura of prettiness, suggests a mystery that awakens curiosity in the onlooker.” Womens apparel fashion can be found at www.hatagories.com, which offers berets, cloches, derby hats, large brims, beanies, fedoras, wedding accessories and church apparel. Another worthwhile site, www.louisegreen.com, also offers fine hat selections for women.

Derby hats, also known as “bowlers,” were hard felt caps originally created for Edward Coke, the younger brother of the 2nd Earl of Leicester, in 1849. Later on, the hat was seen as a nice middle-ground between tall top hats worn by the aristocracy and casual flat caps worn by working classes. Today these styles are still worn by Kentucky Derby racers and fans. Bowlers can be found at www.hatsinthebelfry.com, which offers selections made of felt, straw and wool or at www.dadshats.com, which offers a larger selection.

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