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How to Wear a Cowboy Hat & Other Western Hats
Functional, iconic and stylish — the cowboy hat has proven to be timeless over the years. When considering how to wear a cowboy hat, you can choose from a few different options. To model the look of a true rancher or cowboy, let the sweatband come in contact with the forehead and sit comfortably above your eyebrows and ears. Complete the ensemble with a plaid button up shirt and quality American jeans. Another rather trendy way to wear these western hats is to prop them back on your head. Keep in mind, they won't stay on when the wind blows!
Nowadays, people sport cowboy hats with just about any type of clothing. In fact, cowboy hats are the perfect accessory to add a little Western flare to an otherwise modern outfit. For example, women often use them to top off anything from wedding dresses to fashion forward tops and skirts. Ultimately, what to wear with a cowboy hat and how to wear it boil down to personal preference and style.
1. How should a cowboy hat fit my face?
When considering how to pick a cowboy hat that best suits your face, look at several shapes and try them on. With a creased crown and a rolled brim, these timeless hats have a knack for looking good on anyone. According to the general rule, you want the edge of the crease on the brim of your hat to be even with the outside of your face. Of course, some people prefer a more narrow or wide fit. In the end, the choice is up to you and your personal preference.
2. Can you tell me how to shape a cowboy hat?
If you want to reshape your cowboy hat, we recommend using a steamer. NRS offers a Jiffy Personal Hat Steamer to help out with shaping your hat. Keep in mind, when steaming a cowboy hat, it's important to only let the steam touch the exterior of the crown rather than the interior. If you aren't knowledgeable in creasing hats, there's a chance you will oversteam. As a result, we suggest you seek professional help for their shaping process in one of our retail stores. Want to learn more about creases that are available for our hats? Visit our Pick your hat crease page to learn more about popular Felt and Straw Cowboy hat creases.
3. How should I store my cowboy hat?
In terms of how to store a cowboy hat, always keep it in a dry place that doesn't get too hot or too cold. Most hats are equipped with a high-quality leather sweatband, and this will shrink if it's exposed to heat or direct sunlight for long periods of time. Hat cans are a great option for felt and straw hats. NRS offers a wide range of hat cans among our cowboy hat bands & accessories to help you with proper storage and protection. Whether you’re at home or traveling, it’s imperative that you use a dependable cowboy hat can or carrier to keep your hats from getting damaged. Formco cowboy hat cans are celebrated across the Western industry for their durability and offer optimal protection against creases, frays, and related types of material damage.
American Hat Co 40x Open Crown Felt Cowboy Hat
NRS offers a variety of cowboy hats to suit your style and needs. In this video, we take a closer look at a customer favorite — our American 40X Open Crown Cowboy Hat. Listen to our product specialists go into detail about the options we carry online and in store sand how you can get the perfect hat at NRS today!
