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Cowboy hats are used for many occasions. The best style cowboy hat for you should be the hat that best fits your lifestyle.  Cowboy hats are very functional accessories. They are no longer just for people who work outdoors on ranches or those who live out West. Cowboy hats can be used by a lot of different people with many different occupations.

Cowboy hats are meant to be worn by everyone! Therefore when shopping for that perfect cowboy hat, it is important to know the type, style, and size that works best for you. Cowboy hats work best when you are outside with the sun shining bright.  They are sold with a tall, rounded crown and a flat brim.  The crowns and brims of hats can be customized to control the sun that hits your face. The brims of the hat can also be adjusted to decrease bright glares that the sun may cause.

Cowboy hats come in three different types of basic material: felt, straw, or leather. If you are looking for a stylish and durable hat, then felt is right for you.  Felt cowboy hats are made from a thicker material. The thickness of this hat allows it to last for years without the wear and tear of most hats. Its also protects you from the harmful UV rays that the sun may cause. However, even though felt is more durable, because of its thicker material felt hats fail to provide good ventilation. If you find yourself outside frequently in hot and humid weather conditions, then this hat may not be for you. 

If you are in a situation that requires more ventilation from a cowboy hat, then a straw cowboy is the right one for you. The gaps in straw hats allow for more ventilation; air can flow through freely so that your head does not overheat. However, straw hats are less comfortable than felt hats because they are stiffer. Also, because of the gaps, the hat will not do as good of a job protecting your skin from the sun’s UV rays. Finally, the leather cowboy hat provides superior protection from the sun’s UV rays. The leather cowboy hat is also waterproof. Many leather hats are designed so that the brim would channel the rain away from their face and run out the back of the hat. More often than not, leather cowboy hats are a sleek fashion statement and can be worn on any occasion.

Some companies offer a hybrid of the straw and felt cowboy hat. Felt and straw mixed together allows for air to flow freely, but also provides a stronger and more protective cowboy hat. When choosing the best style cowboy hat for you, remember to choose something that is durable, breathable, and most importantly, fits your lifestyle and personality.