Wide brim hats that don’t look dorky

[unclebilly]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

Baz got it right. Not dorky and poseur like a cowboy hat - assuming you’re not a cowboy.

As a rancher that has cattle (and pulled a calf 4 days ago), I’m probably more ‘cowboy’ than most.

Define ‘cowboy’.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

I vote cowboy hat for least dorky. Or a straw one if you’re sitting on the beach at a tiki bar.

When sailing .... I prefer a coboy hat ... and boots!

I get strange looks at marinas ... but I'm used to that too

Hats that wont blow off ... matter

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by unclebilly

As a rancher that has cattle (and pulled a calf 4 days ago), I’m probably more ‘cowboy’ than most.

Define ‘cowboy’.

UB, you definitely need a coboy hat ... you sir, are a REAL coboy... and a pimp hat is not for you either

[afterburn 549]

My pop was wearing my hat on a ride after I got back from Nam

[70SATMan]

I’ve got one of these Volcom straw hats for working in the yard or being down at the beach. It’s got a nice elastic band that holds in place. I bought a Volcom because I’m a poseur (can’t surf)



That’s not me. Could take a picture of my hat showing half my face but, this is better.

[Dixie]

Cowboy hats come in various materials, and countless shapes. There's no reason anyone can't find one that's practical, and flattering.

[gregpark]

All hat no cattle

[LWJ]

I live in Oregon. Or, "The West" you might say. There are few people who can wear a western hat and get away with it. Unclebilly might. Not sure.

If you look at the styles posted by Dixie, I see Stevie Ray Vaughn; the Large Guy from Bonanza; the Bad Guy from Clint Eastwood Westerns; and then a bunch of people I might just make fun of. (sorry, you asked. I am not always a nice person.)

I like the straw options above. I have a hat made by Columbia, but it is too darn floppy. No brim coverage. Have another I got on Amazon, too rigid and thick. Makes me sweat. My default is a green UO ball cap - not a lot of coverage there, I know.

Good luck. Show us what you pick.

[KFC911]

^^^^ Yep .... coboy hats around here and in Florida ... scream country music poseur .

Nobody wears 'em ...

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by 70SATMan

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That’s not me. Could take a picture of my hat showing half my face but, this is better.

Thank you for the clarification .... nice hats

[Baz]

Originally Posted by gregpark

All hat no cattle

lol.....

[billybek]

I have one wide brimmed hat that I wear when not pretending to be a coboy during Stampede Week..
Wallaroo Hat Company Carkella Parker. It wasn't cheap but I do like the hat.
Side story to the purchase. I had won a golf trip a couple of years ago that came with spending money for in the pro shop and restaurants at the resort. I burnt the spending money and ended up with this hat.
It was way too expensive to use as a yard hat but it is a very nice fit. I might look a little dorky in it... lol.

[911boost]

I have about 4 different Tilly’s I’ve collected over the years. That is typically what i wear working outside.

I also have a Stetson Mountain Sky that is wool and not too cowboy. I really like how it fits and looks.

I’d say wear whatever you like, F it, i am past caring what anyone thinks besides my family.

[rockfan4]

I ended up buying a Resistol Kingman hat. This is not me. I'm by no means a cowboy, but as the wife seems committed to getting a horse, I've started learning to do ground work with horses. I've found it works a lot better if they can see your eyes, see your intent. So the hat and no sunglasses works better than a ball cap and sunglasses. The wife says I look good in it, but she may be biased.




I would have rather found one like this. Slightly smaller brim and a crown more to my liking. This is the Resistol Big Spender. I might buy one when the other one wears out or a horse eats it.

[70SATMan]

NEVER go full taco!

[daepp]

Originally Posted by Baz

For working outdoors.......$14 at Walmart:

Ozark Trail Men's Straw Hat,Natural

THIS. First one to come to my mind - the ubiquitous So Cal lifeguard hat.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by Baz

For working outdoors.......$14 at Walmart:

Ozark Trail Men's Straw Hat,Natural

He said "not dorky looking"

I got a hat like the one pictured at $5 sale at the hardware store. Wife gave me the straight of it

Get a straw cowboy hat from a hat store . Yes, you want them to shape it for you. Take your wife with you

[look 171]

Originally Posted by daepp

THIS. First one to come to my mind - the ubiquitous So Cal lifeguard hat.

You know you wanna to say it man. 'Round here, its the concrete finisher's hat

[look 171]

Don't wear hats, almost ever but the one or twice a year out camping or something. Couple years ago, I was at Air / water show, the hat save my face from getting burn. Mine is from Columbia with the limp brim after stuffing it into my bag on a flight for 5 hours. Keeps the sun off my eyes. Breath very well. I don't know that I look dorky but I can't see myself.

whys is it that women always get away with looking pretty normal or good in all types of hats?

[stealthn]

How wide does the brim have to be?

I wear one that operators wear in the desert countries, but the brim isn’t very wide and I like it.