Cap

Yes, a cap can look cool with a suit, in the right moment, when being dressed up isn’t expected. Like hitting up brunch with your date. Otherwise, for a guy who suits up out of office-decorum necessity, avoid the look. And whatever you do, don’t wear it low like you’re trying to hide from people, […]

A blazer and a baseball cap are a smart getup to keep in your wardrobe. Elevate your look with the help of black leather tassel loafers. A blazer and a baseball cap are a good outfit to have in your casual styling routine. What hat goes with blazer? In this article, we’ll go over the […]

During the 16th and 17th centuries, it was called a “corner-cap”. By 1950, a Catholic priest named Joseph Durham and an inventor named Edward O’Reilly were working together to file a mortarboard patent in the United States. What is the origin of the graduation cap? This particular style of cap is believed to have been […]

Yes. If the professor has a PhD, then they wear their cap, gown, and hood from the college at which they received their PhD hood and degree. Does the faculty wear caps at graduation? College Commencement is arguably the most important day of the academic calendar. Graduates dress up in caps and gowns, while faculty […]

Today, American graduates in law, medicine, and philosophy still wear rounded caps, but undergraduates have firmly claimed the square cap—often called a mortarboard since they resemble the square tray bricklayers use when applying mortar. Why do graduates wear a cap? Academically, caps were typically worn to signify achievement in high levels of education (master’s and […]

Academically, caps were typically worn to signify achievement in high levels of education (master’s and doctorate degrees), but have since trickled down to other levels like bachelor’s degrees, high school diplomas, and virtually any student celebrating a commencement. What is the story behind graduation hats? Many scholars believe the mortarboard style cap graduates don was […]

The tradition goes back to 12th century Europe, when the first universities were founded. According to Columbia University, gowns and hoods were worn by clergy, and their students adopted the same garb. What is the origin of the graduation cap? This particular style of cap is believed to have been developed in the 15th century, […]

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, they remain in use as a decorative piece representing one’s field of study. What is the point of a graduation cap? While the ways […]

Academically, caps were typically worn to signify achievement in high levels of education (master’s and doctorate degrees), but have since trickled down to other levels like bachelor’s degrees, high school diplomas, and virtually any student celebrating a commencement. What is the origin of the graduation cap? This particular style of cap is believed to have […]

A dress shirt and a baseball cap are among the crucial pieces in any modern man’s functional casual sartorial arsenal. Take your outfit a more relaxed path by rounding off with olive athletic shoes. A dress shirt and a baseball cap are a great combination to take you throughout the day and into the night. […]

While baseball caps are a huge 2022 trend, they will never go out of style! They are the epitome of effortless style and can be worn in any non-office setting to give your ensemble a more laid-back look. Are baseball caps out of style? Recently, I’ve been partial to the Y2K-inspired trucker hat, a trend […]

this, although wearing a flat brim doesn’t make you look like a white rapper, unless you wear it like this. Obviously you can bend the brim as much as you want. How do you turn a flat brim hat into a curved brim hat? HOW TO CURVE FLAT BRIM Step #1: Order Chinese food for […]

If you want to break in the entire hat, then soak the entire hat in a bowl of hot water. If you want to keep the bill of the hat firm, only soak the crown of the hat in the bowl. Soak the cap for 30 minutes to 1 hour, and then remove it from […]

Eyelets. Eyelets are the round holes sewn or attached near the top of each panel. The purpose of these are to keep your head cool provide ventilation. They can be holes in the fabric, bordered by a sewn edge, or they can be punched with small metal rivets Eyelets help with ventilation. What is the […]

A hat tip, also referred to as tip of the cap, is an act of tipping or (especially in British English) doffing one’s hat as a cultural expression of recognition, respect, gratitude or simple salutation and acknowledgement between two persons. What are parts of a cap called? Panels attached to one another by seams make […]

peak. noun. the flat curved part of a cap that continues beyond the main at the front above your eyes. What is the flat part of a cap called? Brim (also called visor, peak or bill) It is usually made of plastic and is covered with the same fabric as the cap crown. The brim […]

The brim of the cap is the piece that protects your face from the sun. It is usually made of plastic which is sewn inside of fabric. How do I know if my hat brim is plastic or cardboard? You can test the type of brim the cap has by simply tapping the top of […]

Profile AKA Crown A baseball hat profile refers to the structure or crown on the front of the cap above the brim. There are generally four types of baseball hat profiles: A) Structured – standard high crown profile, B) Mid crown profile, C) Mid to Low crown profile, and D) Unstructured – low crown profile. […]

A sports visor, also called a sun visor or visor cap, is a type of crownless hat consisting simply of a visor or brim with a strap encircling the head. The top of the head is not covered and the visor protects only the face, including eyes, nose, and cheeks, from the sun. Why do […]

For competitive swimmers, swim caps should be worn to cover the tips of the ears at least. Whether a competitive swimmer fully pulls their swim over their ears is a matter of personal taste and comfort. Do you wear a baseball cap over your ears? Fitting a Baseball Cap A well-fitting baseball cap should sit […]