Cap

In the United States, a beanie is a head-hugging brimless cap, sometimes made from triangular panels of material joined by a button at the crown and seamed together around the sides. What’s the difference between a beanie and a cap? One popular low-profile hat is the dad hat, with an unshaped, fitted crown and a […]

The small holes sewn or attached to a hat’s crown are eyelets. Their one and only purpose is to give your head ventilation to keep you cool. Eyelets often are holes with sewn edges but also can be small, metal rings punched into the fabric. Why do caps have holes on top? Most caps have […]

The Bowler (or derby) hat is a popular style of hat with a rounded crown and a short brim. What is a curved cap called? Brim (also called visor, peak or bill) The brim can be curved, slightly curved or flat, and comes in different shapes. The brim can also be called visor, peak or […]

Baseball hats were chosen as the most popular style; 51% of hat wearers said they wear baseball caps regularly. 42% said they regularly wear knit or winter type hats. 18% wear sun hats. 11% wear fedoras. What is the most popular style of cap? Fedoras may have gained popularity in the 20’s, but they’re still […]

DIY Graduation Cap – Captain Jack Sparrow “Did everyone see that? Because I will not be doing it again!” DIY Graduation Cap – Captain Jack Sparrow “Did everyone see that? Because I will not be doing it again!” What does the graduation cap symbolize? Academically, caps were typically worn to signify achievement in high levels […]

If you liked them, a baseball cap was always suitable for more casual coats and jackets, and of course just a shirt or knitwear. But it’s also become fashionable to wear them with tailored jackets or overcoats, partly because it adds a sporty element to otherwise sharp clothing. Can you wear a hat with a […]

Your school’s official announcement has been custom designed especially for you and your high school or college graduating class, and cannot be purchased from anyone else. Can you buy your own graduation gown? Buying your graduation gown is an easier, cheaper and more special way to commemorate a graduation, with a lifelong souvenir to signify […]

College Commencement is arguably the most important day of the academic calendar. Graduates dress up in caps and gowns, while faculty wears graduation regalia that signifies their academic standing. Do graduation faculty wear hoods? For faculty and doctoral robes, the robe itself is usually specific to the university, while the hood trim indicates the academic […]

Most graduates keep only the tassel from their hat, tossing the cap and gown as soon as the ceremony ends. More than 5 million gowns wind up in landfills every year, adding to the plastic waste stream and causing great harm to the environment. Do you keep your graduation gown and cap? We always recommend […]

Today, the flat cap is a wardrobe staple for men and women of all ages. The versatility of a traditional flat cap can be the finishing touch to a casual look, or the perfect accessory for a more professional appearance. Who can pull off a flat cap? Flat caps have had a renaissance in recent […]

Schools expect students to properly adorn their graduation regalia at the ceremony. If you don’t have your cap and tassel positioned correctly, you are going to miss out on a time-honored part of this amazing tradition. Do you have to wear the graduation cap? Leave your cap on for the duration of the ceremony. They […]

We always recommend that after certain graduation traditions, such as the throwing of your graduation cap, you retrieve your graduation cap for keepsake. We also always recommend removing your graduation tassel before throwing your cap, so at the very least, you will have a tassel as a keepsake. Should you throw your graduation cap? The […]

Diplomands. You must wear an academic gown and a neckband. Diploma candidates do not wear a cap. Why do graduates wear caps and gowns? After the Civil War, academic regalia was reserved strictly for graduation. For that reason, the cap and gown symbolize recognition and achievement. While hoods are no longer in use for warmth, […]

In DCU as in most (maybe even all) Irish universities, at graduation ceremonies the women graduands wear caps (mortar boards), while the men don’t. Why do men not wear caps at graduation? Tradition called for men to remove headgear indoors as a sign of respect, as these items were functional and often identified the wearer’s […]

The style actually dates back to the 90s. But rather than looking a little too Seinfeld, the dress-up fabrics keep it classy. Today’s baseball caps are acceptable in museums, pubs, business get-togethers, can be worn with suits, or can accompany such traditional attire as sneakers and sweatshirts. Can you wear a suit with a baseball […]

Each master’s gown also comes with a cap (mortarboard) and tassel. Students graduating with a Masters Degree normally wear mortarboards and tassels. Unless you specify otherwise, master’s tassels are sent black, to match the cap and gown. This is how most people graduate. What hat do you wear for a masters graduation? Graduation Tam Also […]

Unless your religion requires you to have your head covered, or you are a lady, you shouldn’t be wearing a hat anywhere with a roof on it, never mind at the dinner table.. The majority of men, at least in the US, no longer remove their hats when inside. Is it okay to wear a […]

cap and gown. Ceremonial dress worn at graduation exercises; by extension, the academic community (also see town and gown. For example, Mary was very proud) when she received her cap and gown for commencement. [ Mid-1800s] What is the origin of the cap and gown? When did graduates start wearing caps and gown? The tradition […]

What are the different types of adjustable caps? Plastic Snap. Hook/Loop Tape (Velcro) Tuck Strap With Slide Buckle. Self Strap Metal Buckle. D-Fit. Nylon Clip. Are there different styles of baseball caps? The wide variety of baseball caps usually come in one of three profiles, referring to the height of the crown: high profile (with […]

Big Brim / Floppy Hats Big brim and/or floppy hats are exactly what the name implies. They have become more popular and fashionable recently and are great pool hats for women. These brims can get up to 10 inches but more often are between 4 and 6 inches. What are the different types of baseball […]