Find out which hat shape is best for your lifestyle

"Mums" by Leonardo Bighetti is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 A beanie is knitted from wool or synthetic yarn. It can be in a solid color or striped. It fits snug as a wig or a toilet roll crochet cover fits over a toilet paper roll. The wearer typically keeps their beanie on inside. Some beanies may have a pomp pom.

"blue cap father and son" by Simon Hammond is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Dad hat is another name for a baseball cap. It's typically made of canvas or cotton with a slightly curved brim. The curved brim blocks light to fall into the eyes from the site. When worn by a woman, it is typically oversize for style. On a man, it fits for comfort. The crown is flatter than that of a flat bill hat.

"Filter017 RD Fabric Panda Reversible Bucket Hat" by Filter017 is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 A bucket hat looks like an upside down bucket. Its brim only slightly stands up. It is frequently worn by glider pilots for protection of their head from sunburn. It is also a favorite amongst twenty-somethings who are still in search of where they fit in.

"Hat of the Day" by drukelly is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 A flat bill has a flat brim and high crown, Its functional purpose is to block out the Sun, or float lights during baseball or rollerskating or similar sportive activities.