All You Need To Know About Choosing And Wearing A Bucket Hat

After originally rising in popularity in the late 1980s hip hop scene, bucket hats have recently made a big comeback in the fashion world. Bucket hats are most often associated with casual outfits, but there are plenty of ways to put your own personal spin on this classic piece of headwear. Pulling off one of these hats can be tricky, but anyone can wear a bucket hat with the right approach and style.

A bucket hat is not an easy item to wear, I must say so. It is difficult to choose the right bucket hat with a good style and it surely even more difficult to wear it right. With the bucket hat becoming a trendy item for the upcoming summer in 2020, let’s rediscover this iconic hat, how to choose the right one and what the best combinations you can have. Knowing how to wear a bucket hat will definitely make you stand out in the next summer.

So you might wonder why you need to have a bucket hat in your hat collection, right?

A bucket hat, unlike the structured snapback, is unstructured and made of soft fabric. It comes with a moderate wide brim, which is very soft and flexible. It also features air ventilation eyelets on the sides of the hat and chin cord for a more secure fit.

First of all, a bucket hat is for casual styles. It can be easily worn by all people, men, women and kids. And it can be worn for various occasions as well. If you need a hat to go fishing or do gardening, a bucket hat with a moderate brim can provide a lot of shades for your face and neck without blocking your vision. It can also be worn when you go out with your friends, go shopping or just casually walk down the streets.

Not to mention that a bucket hat makes it quite easy for you to pack into a small bag and bring it around with you when you go travelling.

A bucket hat is very easy to care for. Most of the bucket hats can be washed easily by hands or with a washing machine. Then if there is any wrinkle on the hat, you can iron it and it will be flattened in a matter of time.

You can never find a simpler hat than a bucket hat. However, it still comes with different style variations and the choice of what to have depends purely on your personal preferences. You can choose between a chin strap and a tie. You need to consider choosing a snap up brim or an attached irremovable brim.

Now, let’s go find out how to wear a bucket hat
1. Choose a material that matches your style. Most bucket hats are made from cotton, but they can be made using a lot of different materials. The material you choose should depend on the individual style you are going for, and the weather in your area.
Most of the bucket hats are made of cotton and cotton blend. Sometimes, it is mixed with polyester or coated for a more water resistant ability. There are also other materials such as denim. However, while denim is young and fun, it is more suitable for a cooler day rather than wearing it out in the sun in the summer.
Cotton bucket hats are better for warmer temperatures.
Denim bucket hats are great for colder weather.
Nylon bucket hats are typically used for outdoor activities like fishing or camping.
Bucket hats made using furry or fuzzy material are a good idea if you want to grab people’s attention.

2. Find your ideal type of bucket hat. Bucket hats come in many different shapes and sizes. Bucket hats meant to protect from the sun usually have larger brims, while more stylistic bucket hats typically have smaller brims. You also may want a bucket hat with a chin strap or a reversible bucket hat that features two designs in one.

3. Decide which brand works for you. If you want a nostalgic look, a bucket hat featuring a classic clothing brand's logo would be right for you. There are also bucket hats available from more expensive, upscale fashion brands. Looking for a more subtle look? There are plenty of bucket hats available that don’t promote an obvious logo or brand.

4. Express your individuality with your favorite color or design pattern. Bucket hats are available in almost any color or design you can imagine. From bright colors to abstract patterns, choose a look that expresses your individual style.
If you like it plain and simple, go for a solid plain color such as white or black. There are also many other colors such as khaki, light blue, olive green and brown. If you want to pursuit a bolder style, go for patterns. There are a lot of patterns for you to choose from including floral and stripes. You can also think about buying a reversible hat so that you can have two colors, two styles to change in one single hat.
Tie dye bucket hats are great for an eye catching casual outfit.
Camouflage bucket hats are fashionable both indoors and outside.
Bucket hats featuring solid colors can really bring an outfit together.

We hope that with all of the tips above, you could be able to find the one bucket hat that suits your needs and preferences. I also believe that with the guides of the aungcrown you can wear with a bucket hat, you can have a lot of different looks with a simple bucket hat, whether when it is summer or fall.