Hat

Rally caps are baseball’s most infamous superstition, where fans and trailing team members turn their branded hats inside out or unconventionally wear them to motivate their team to come from behind and steal a victory, typically in the late and dying parts of a game. Is wearing a hat backwards disrespectful? It should be noted […]

A hat should complement your outfit, not overpower it. If your outfit is fairly dressy, then opt for a simple hat ‐‐ and vice versa. Your hat or headpiece should complement your entire outfit. Does a fascinator have to match your dress? Whilst it is possible to build an outfit around a statement fascinator, it […]

The Original Cowboy hat design had a tall rounded crown and wide flat brim, typically made of felt, straw or even sporadically leather. The inside of the hat is fitted with a simple sweat band to help stabilize the hat while being worn. What is the purpose of a hat band? Hatbands are most often […]

According to Simmons, “When fishermen were either at docks or out to sea, they obviously still wanted to keep their heads warm, but in order to actually hear things that are being called out, because it can be quite dangerous on sea…they would roll [their beanies] up to be above their ears.” This backstory is […]

Important Hat Knitting Tip You’re finished hat should be 2 – 4 inches smaller (negative ease) than you’re actual head circumference. I usually knit mine 2 inches smaller. The reason for this is because you want your hat to fit comfortably snug on your head. When should you start decreasing on a hat? So if […]

A bucket hat (variations of which include the fisherman’s hat, Irish country hat and session hat) is a hat with a narrow, downward-sloping brim. Why are they called bucket hats? The bucket hat was first conceived in the early 1900s as a purely functional item worn by Irish farmers and fishermen as protection from the […]

military cap Crossword Clue Answer Letters military cap with 4 Letters KEPI 4 military cap with 5 Letters BERET 5 What is another name for military cap? In the U.S. Armed Forces it is known as a garrison cap, campaign cap (not to be confused with campaign hat, a distinct form of headgear), flight cap, […]

Scrambled eggs (American English) or scrambled egg (British English) is a slang term for the typically leaf-shaped embellishments found on the visors of peaked caps worn by military officers and (by metonymy) for the senior officers who wear them. What rank in the Navy gets scrambled eggs? commander/O-5In the United States Armed Forces, “scrambled eggs” […]

campaign hat. A campaign hat (also campaign cover, drill instructor cover, drill sergeant hat, lemon squeezer, Montana Peak, Mountie hat, ranger hat, sergeant hat, Scouts hat and Smokey Bear) is a broad-brimmed felt or straw hat, with a high crown, pinched symmetrically at the four corners (the “Montana crease”). Why do drill sergeants wear hats […]

A sailor cap is a round, flat visorless hat worn by sailors in many of the world’s navies. A tally, an inscribed black silk ribbon, is tied around the base which usually bears the name of a ship or a navy. Why are sailors hats shaped that way? The flat hats were made from dark […]

If the hat pattern you are using provides a finished measurement for the brim rather than the size it fits, a good general rule to follow is that the brim of a hat will usually have about 2″/5cm of negative ease. That means the brim will measure about 2″/5cm less than your head circumference. How […]

Bowler: Also called a derby hat, the bowler is defined by its stiff texture, dome-shaped crown, and small brim that lightly curves upward. Its name derives from Thomas and William Bowler, the London hat makers who created the style in 1849. What is a hat with a bill called? The peak, also known in certain […]

Nickel was wearing the red patch, which dates back to World War II, on his eight-point cover during the ceremony. The patches, according to the Marine Corps, were used to differentiate support personnel on the beaches from grunts moving inland on assaults. Why do Marines wear red? Traditionally, Officers, Staff Noncommissioned Officers, and Noncommissioned Officers […]

The red patchers, properly referred to as landing support specialists, have a unique role in the Marine Corps. They coordinate ship-to-shore movement of troops, vehicles and supplies. They make sure everything goes quickly and safely to where it is needed. Why do some Marines have red patches? Nickel was wearing the red patch, which dates […]

What are the different types of mens hats? The different type of hat styles includes the Fedora, Triby, Panama Hat, Bowler, Snapback, Dad Hat, Newsboy, Flat Cap, Top Hat, Porkie Pie, Boater, Baseball Cap, Bucket Hat, and Beanie. What are those round hats called? The Bowler (or derby) hat is a popular style of hat […]

Synonyms of hat cap, chapeau, headdress, headgear, headpiece, lid. [slang] What’s a fancy word for hat? In this page you can discover 27 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for hat, like: cap, bean pod, chapeau, lid, beret, headgear, bonnet, jacket, roof, shoe and leopard-skin. What is hat slang for? hair or hair style. […]

A side cap is a military cap that can be folded flat when not being worn. It is also known as a garrison cap or flight cap in the United States, wedge cap in Canada, or field service cap in the United Kingdom. In form the side cap is comparable to the glengarry, a folding […]

They are available in “one size fits most” sizes for Youth, Adult, and Large Heads. Fitted Cap Sizes. Sport-Smart Adjustable Sizes Inches Range Youth 6-12 Years 6 3/8 – 7 Adult 6 7/8 – 7 1/2 Larger Head 7 1/4 – 8 1/2 What ages does a youth hat fit? Age and Hat Measurements 8 […]

Traditionally, Officers, Staff Noncommissioned Officers, and Noncommissioned Officers of the Marine Corps have worn this scarlet red stripe on their dress blue trousers to commemorate the courage and tenacious fighting of the men who fought in the Battle of Chapultepec in September of 1847. What is the blood stripe for Marines? The Blood Stripe Marine […]

The utility cover, also known as the utility cap and eight-pointed cover, is the United States Marine Corps cap, worn with their combat utility uniform. It is an eight-pointed hat, with a visor similar to a baseball cap. What are Marines not allowed to wear? Earlier this year, the Marine Corps commandant updated the regulations […]