Types of clothing
Types of hats
Cap, beanie, bucket hat or fedora? The hats you’ll see most often, what makes each one different, and how to wear it.
By Style Finder · Updated 26 October 2026
Types of hats
AI illustrationBaseball cap
A soft cap with a curved peak, adjustable at the back.
Casual outfits, sport and sun.
AI illustrationBeanie
A close-fitting knitted hat, sometimes with a turned-up cuff.
Cold days, with any casual outfit.
AI illustrationBucket hat
A soft hat with a downward-sloping brim all round.
Summer, festivals and casual outfits.
AI illustrationFedora
A felt hat with a pinched crown and a medium brim.
Smart outfits in autumn and winter.
AI illustrationFlat cap
A rounded cap with a small stiff brim, often in tweed.
With knits, tweed and country clothes.
AI illustrationBeret
A soft, round, flat-crowned hat, usually in wool felt.
Chic with coats and knitwear.
AI illustrationPanama hat
A lightweight straw hat with a brim, made for the sun.
Summer, linen and holidays.
AI illustrationTrapper hat
A warm hat with flaps that cover the ears, often lined with fleece or fur.
The coldest winter days.
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