Hats - There Is One Out There For You

The men's hat is one of the most curious of men's accessories.  It was once as common a component of a man's wardrobe as socks.  Nowadays, some would have you think the hat has gone the way of a New York Knicks win streak - practically non-existent.  And if you wear a hat, some have would you think people will respond like they would to a New York Knicks win streak - What?  The Knicks won again?

But I find that the hat is alive and well.  I went to the Barney's Warehouse Sale the other night and there were a couple of bins of great hats.  Wool.  Cotton.  Patterns.  Brims/No Brims.  Then the next morning I saw a guy on his way to work rocking his fitted Mets cap with a suit and a tie.  (Tip - If you try this play it safe and wear a black fitted.  Save your green and orange Miami hat for the weekend.  Or maybe just keep it in the closet.)  Guys still wear hats.  And in addition to adding style, hats protect in the Summer and help retain warmth in the Winter. 

Any man can look good in a hat.  It's just a matter of knowing the shape of your face and the subtle differences in hats when selecting one.

Check out Black Thought of The Roots (Government name Tariq Trotter).  This dude wears hats often and always looks good in them.  Why?  Because the hats he wears balance his strong jaw line and chin.  This Fedora looks good on him because the crown is slightly tapered and it's not too high.  The slight tilt is on point too. 

So don't be worried about standing out when wearing a hat.  Once you find the right one, you'll enjoy all of the attention you'll get.  Sort of like the Knicks finding Amare and Melo.