Church Hats

Church hats, when worn properly, can make nice additions to your suit collection. These hats serve a conservatively stylish and functional purpose, and they hark back to an earlier time.

Hats are not worn as frequently nowadays, but their rarity has given rise to a sort of connoisseurship. You won't find the younger crowd wearing their finest hats to church, but this writer has witnessed a seventy-year-old man show up to church with a seemingly different hat once a week for the last year! In fact, you often won't find the younger crowd show up to church in a suit either, but I digress. A hat, while at this point somewhat obsolete, is an article of clothing in which you can take pride.

Style

Different religions supply different sets of rules regarding what types of hats are acceptable. Some are more acceptable than others so you might want to take this section with a healthy grain of salt. Stay away from anything that's too flashy.

Indiana Jones and Humphrey Bogart headpieces should be saved for Halloween and other special occasions. Wear something with a medium size brim to keep it functional, conservative, and stylish.

You may think hats are an old-fashioned styling, but GQ recently mentioned that for the first time in quite a while, men are sporting and taking pride in their hats. It's best to seek out a quality hat store and put yourself in the hands of a professional.

They know everything about this niche and can pick out a hat that really defines you and sends a message.

Material

You don't need to spend a fortune to find a hat that fits you, but you should steer clear of plastic hats or anything glossy. If you do buy a decent quality felt hat, however, it will last you long enough for hats to go in and out of fashion twice.

Color

Try and match the color to the suit you are wearing. Keep in mind accessories while constructing your outfit.

Church Hats And Prices

Prices can vary dramatically. Decide on a budget before you go shopping and shop around until you get what your looking for. A good starting point is around $50.00.

Conclusion

Don't base your outfit around the hat, but if you've already put together a stellar ensemble, don't be afraid to top it off with a cool cap that's going help to shape your look and send a stylish message.