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Men’s Caps for Every Occasion: The Perfect Way to Complete your Style and to Accessorize your outfit.
When it comes to dressing sharp, a man can never go wrong with a good cap. Whether you're dressing up for a formal event or just need something to spruce up your work wardrobe, we've got you covered. In this article, we'll discuss the different types of caps that are perfect for any occasion. So, whether you're a novice or an expert, read on!
What is the history of caps?
A cap is a flat headgear usually with a visor. Caps have crowns that fit very close to the head. They made their first appearance as early as 3200 BC. The origin of the word "cap" comes from the Old French word "chapeau" which means "head covering". Over time, the word has evolved and changed its meaning, but it still retains its association with headwear. Caps typically have a visor, or no brim at all. They are popular in casual and informal settings and are seen in sports and fashion. They are typically designed for warmth, and often incorporate a visor to block sunlight from the eyes. They come in many shapes, sizes, and are of different brands. Baseball hats are one of the most common types of cap.
The first hat was used for a utilitarian purpose such as protecting from nature and weather. In the later years wearing a hat became a fashion and status symbol. People who do not like to stuff their wardrobe with endless accessories and still want to be the coolest should buy caps online and give themselves a fashion-forward boost.
When did men’s caps come into fashion?
While most people associate these hats with the 1910’s and 20’s (thanks, Peaky Blinders!), their appearance as a style icon is actually a few centuries earlier. These hats came into fashion in the 1500’s thanks to an Act of Parliament that instituted a fine for any men over the age of 6 that did not wear a woolen cap on Sundays and holidays. While this was only enforced for about 25 years to boost the wool and sheep farming trade, it had a lasting mark on UK fashion.
Why should men wear a cap?
Caps help you draw attention and make you stand out from the crowd. Wearing a cap will complete your look - it's a simple yet great accessory to make you look confident. Whether you prefer to wear it as a sporty accessory or a fashion statement, the cap will make you hold your head up high.
Is wearing cap good or bad?
There is no direct evidence that suggests wearing a hat causes baldness. However, wearing a hat frequently can lead to some hair problems, such as damage to the hair follicles, hair breakage, and dandruff, especially if the hat is too tight, doesn't allow the scalp to breathe or is not kept clean.
Are there different types of caps?
If the number of different types of caps is to be counted it would cross a few dozen and that too considering the most prominent design types of all times. Baseball caps, fedoras, berets, sun hats, etc. all have a couple of things in common.
Hats and caps are considered synonymous with fashion and style. However, caps and hats for men and women have evolved in many ways over the centuries, and you can pick the best ones to create your style.
What is the difference between a flat cap and a baker boy cap?
It's made by Failsworth, a Manchester-based brand which has been creating hats since 1903. The baker boy or newsboy hat is slightly bigger in silhouette than a standard flat cap, with eight panels of fabric stitched together and a button at the top.
Today, many people use the term ‘flat cap’ as a blanket description of all these types of caps, but there’s several distinct styles: flat caps, newsboy caps, duckbill caps, and baker boy caps.
Flat Caps
Flat Caps, also known as golf caps, farmers caps and cheese cutters caps, among other names, are sewn together in the back, using fewer and larger strips of material than a newsboy cap. There will be minimal bagginess or ‘poof’ to flat caps, compared to their cap-cousins.
Newsboy Caps
Newsboy Caps are connected at the crown of the head instead, often with a button. This often results in 8 pieces of fabric, loosely resembling pizza slices.
Duckbill Caps
A duckbill cap has more of a rigid, domed shape than the others, though it is attached at the top, much like a newsboy cap is. The duckbill often doesn’t have a button connected the ‘pizza slices’ of fabric which may help to distinguish it.
Baker boy Caps
Baker Boy caps are often said to be synonymous with newsboy caps, however within the Heritage Tradition stock, the baker boy caps have a slightly shorter brim and lower back and will create a profile that is subtly different from that of the newsboy caps.
How do I style a cap?
Try some on and find out which profile works best for you - some will have fuller profiles and it’s up to you to decide which style you prefer. You can also think about lightly curving the brim to fit your face shape better.
Most importantly, think about the fabric patterns and what outfit you plan to wear this hat with. You want to ensure your hat doesn’t contain patterns or colors that will clash with your existing wardrobe.
Caps in this style can be used for casual or more formal wear so it is a very versatile look.
You can take inspiration from David Beckham, ‘Peaky Blinders’, or Samuel L Jackson who is known for wearing a flat cap backwards.
In addition, Shelby has a narrower crown than the Peaky Blinders model, it is also sewn down to the visor. On the top of the crown there is a small decorative button. Cap is lined with a breathable cotton and has a cotton sweatband inside. This model of newsboy cap is inspired by the English gang Peaky Blinders.
In the drama written be Steven Knight, the Shelby men and their associates have one distinctive item of clothing: a flat cap with a disposable razor blade stitched into the peak. The sharp edge sticks out slightly and can be used as a weapon for slashing. Cillian Murphy's character Tommy Shelby wears a peaked cap, made from the same flecked tweed as his grey suit, in Peaky Blinders. Like so many British sartorial inventions, historically the flat cap has seemed to work best on foreign heads.
What's more, these trendy Sirri toppers suit, with many face shapes, are perfectly adapted for any occasion whether you're running errands, going to dinner, shuttling to and from the airport, or just enjoying your favorite leisure activities. At Sirri, the options are endless. Just find your right Hat size from our wide collection, and get ready for some serious stylish fun!
At Sirri Clothing, we have a wide selection of men's CAPS that will help you complete your look with ease. So be sure to check out our collection today!