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Mens Hats and Caps
A mens cap is a head covering. It can be worn for protection against the elements, for ceremonial or religious reasons, for safety, or as a fashion accessory.
Up until the 1950′s men were rarely seen out and about without a hat sitting upon their head. Since that time, the wearing of hats has seen an impulsive decline. No one is precisely sure why. Some say the downfall of hats occurred when JFK did not wear a hat to his inaugural ceremony, thus forever branding them as uncool. This is an urban myth, however, as Kennedy did indeed fellow a hat that day. Another theory speculates that the shrinking size of cars made wearing a hat while driving too difficult. Most likely, the end of hats can simply be traced to changing styles and the continuing trend towards a more casual look.
Hats are both functional and stylish. They can cover a bad hair day, keep your head warm, and shade your eyes from the sun. They can also be worn to cover a fading hairline, which interestingly enough is why Frank Sinatra, an iconic hat wearer, starts wearing one in the first place. They give you touch of class and superiority, impart personality, and add an interesting and unique accent to your outfits. And hats are a sure way to boost your self-confidence. A cool hat can quickly become your signature piece and give you extra boasting.
Of course men today still wear hats, but they are most often confined to ratty baseball caps, hippie cheap beanie caps, or the thankfully almost extinct trucker hat. There is nothing wrong with these kinds of headpieces per se, but there are other hat options out there.
Although many of the most outrageous were worn by noblewomen, there are several fun styles for men of all classes that are both practical and easy to make. Once you familiarise yourself with these, you can go on to consider some of the more outlandish ones if you wish, or rest content with these knowing that the proper hats or caps makes your attire look just right.
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