7 Ways to Wear the Fedora Hat

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published August 6, 2015

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Updated April 19, 2019

SUMMER STYLE: A woven fedora hat is the perfect style for the spring-summer season. Wear it with a crisp white shirt and jeans for a modern casual look. Photo: Neiman Marcus
SUMMER STYLE: A woven fedora hat is the perfect style for the spring-summer season. Wear it with a crisp white shirt and jeans for a modern casual look. Photo: Neiman Marcus

First popularized in the 1890s, the fedora hat has gone on to become a staple of glamour, menswear-inspired looks and casual style. Whether you want to dress it up with a dress or keep it casual with denim, the fedora can be worn many ways. Discover how to wear a fedora below.

What is a Fedora?

So what exactly is a fedora? It’s a type usually made of felt and tapered at the crown. Oftentimes, it can be embellished with a leather band, feather or ribbon. Although the fedora is often associated with old school Hollywood, the look can also be rocked today.

ROCK CHIC: If you are looking for a way to bring a rock and roll edge to the fedora, add a leather jacket to your look. Photo: BOSS Orange
ROCK CHIC: If you are looking for a way to bring a rock and roll edge to the fedora, add one of those women’s leather jackets to your look. Even if you aren’t a musician, there is no problem in looking like one, right? Photo: BOSS Orange

KNITTED UP: Pair your fedora with cozy knitwear for a bohemian glam look. Photo: Free People
KNITTED UP: Pair your fedora with cozy knitwear style for a perfectly rustic look. Photo: Free People
GO WEST: Bring a southwest flair to the fedora by wearing it with a denim look.
GO WEST: Bring a southwest flair to the fedora by wearing it with a denim look.
A BOLD ACCENT: Want to stand out with your fedora? Don't be afraid to rock a hat with a bold color like Cameron Diaz. Photo: Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com
A BOLD ACCENT: Want to stand out with your fedora? Don’t be afraid to rock a hat with a bold color like Cameron Diaz. Photo: Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com
CASUAL STYLE: Poppy Delevingne shows that a fedora does not need to be for only formal occasions. Through on a casual tee for another way to wear a hat.
SUIT UP: Take a cue from Marlene Dietrich and suit up with your fedora for a classic look. Try on modern-day proportions like with this Armani look fresh from the runway.

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