Trilby Hats: Smart, Casual & Oh-So-Classic

No matter what type of outfit it is that you have on, one of the best ways to complete your look is with the help of a hat. If you want to dress up a plain jeans-and-shirt ensemble, wearing a snappy hat will still make you stand out from the crowd. The same thing holds true if you want to up the ante in the suit or dress that you're wearing. But among the dozens of hat styles which are out there, which one can be considered as the safest yet most classic style? It's none other than the trilby hat.

A Quick Look at How Trilby Hats Came About

Structure-wise, trilby hats have a wider brim than the American fedora hat. Another distinct characteristic that it has is its deep indentation on the crown, along with a sharp pinch in the front. When trilby hats first became popular, they were worn by men during horse races. The original material that trilby hats were made of is rabbit hair felt.

Incidentally, the name of trilby hats was derived from the name of an 1894 play shown in London, whose main character was "Trilby".  Later on, trilby hats were worn by jazz and soul musicians – until such time that this type of head wear has reached the classic status.

Trilby Hats for Men & Women

These days, both men and women can be seen wearing trilby hats. Again, this type of a head covering is a great way to complete any outfit that you have on. When you visit an online or a physical hat shop, you will be amazed at just how varied the colours, materials and designs of trilby hats are.

From its original material of rabbit hair felt, you can now purchase trilby hats which are made from wool, wool tweed, other types of felt cloth, canvas or even straw. However, the classic earth colours of trilby hats have remained a long-time favourite for men. Grey, black or navy trilby hats – which come in plain or patterned varieties have risen in popularity among men.

For women, the styles of trilby hats available are more chic and stylized. You probably have seen a picture of a female Hollywood celebrity wearing a trilby hat, which has a pastel coloured ribbon on the crown which is a stark contrast to the classic look of the hat itself. Ladies trilbies, as they are more popularly known, come in a rainbow of chic colours. They can easily be worn with a dress or a pair of denim pants, and the smart, snappy look that you will get from wearing the stylish hat will make you stand out from the crowd.

As you can see, there are plenty of trilby hat designs that both men and women can go for – making the oh-so-classic trilby hats a must-have accessory in anybody's wardrobe.

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