A public service for the follicle-ly challenged.
Men, have you ever wanted to wear a hat, but were afraid of looking foolish — or worse, like a hipster doofus? Fear no more. Hat-loving author Bruce Hale has put together this helpful guide for those who dare to don a chapeau.
Porkpie
Similar to a fedora, but without the peaked crown and pinched front. Perfect if you want to look like a jazz man from the ’50s.
Beret
Slip one of these babies on your head, and you can’t help it — you just feel French. (Attitude not included.)
Ball Cap
Every dude’s fallback headwear. Caps look best with casual clothes, and if you’re considering the sideways look, leave it to young guys.
Trilby
Often confused with a fedora, this pinched-front hat has a narrow brim, perfect for those of us with narrower shoulders.
Fez
No matter how dignified you think you may look with a fez, it’s a tricky look to pull off. Best with a smoking jacket or in a James Bond movie.
Fedora
Ah, that classic Humphrey Bogart/Indiana Jones look. Broad-brimmed fedoras are best for those with broad shoulders. Alas, not me.
