"A hat's not a hat, till it's tilted." were the words of Frank Sinatra, and The Chairman of the Board was perfectly correct, about brimmed-hats. Hats of many stayle have always been in style, but some of the classics are makin' a comeback, so I thought I'd share my 2 Cents on the subject. And, if you've seen my love of headwear, you know I have the goods to talk. Think you know how to shade your knoggin, ....... wanna bet ?!?
When wearing a brimmed-hat, like a Fedora (on Frank in the upper picture) it's worn forward with a slight tilt, the side of the tilt is up to the wearer. They are kept clean and neat, brimmed hats are not meant to have a worn or tattered look about them. If it wears out, and you wanna keep it, buy a manequine head, but don't wear it out on the town.
Baseball caps are one that aren't worn properly today at all. They are meant to be worn straight ahead, a CURVED bill, and a slight tilt, if the player can back up that attitude. You wear one backwards when the time calls for it, WORK, and to catch the sweat, then snap that cap back ahead. This nonsense about wearing it pointing sideways is just plain bad etiquette and doesn't make the wearer look very bright. Also, a baseball caps bill is meant to be CURVED, not flat like some coffee table, I've walked up to young people I know wearing them, adjusted their head, and tried to set my drink on it, reminding them NOT to spill a drop.
A Driving Cap, also known as an "Ivy Cap", is what you see a lot of golfers wear, some forward, some back, it's a casual enough thing to be worn either way, unless in a more formal setting, then it's worn forward so you can tip it, to show signs of manner and respect. It usually has a snap from the bill to the body, and although some wear it unsnapped, it's best to have it connected, as the loose material tends to make the body bob-around when unfastened.
A Duckbill is a facier version of a Driving Cap, as the body is attached directly to the bill. Often they have a dressier tone to them and are more ornately designed. They are typically worn forward at all times, but some modern designers have made some that just look better turned to the back. (as example, my Muppets "Animal" hat)
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STORMY
