For Those Who Feel Hunting Caps Don't Suit Them | How to Choose and Wear One Without Going Wrong
You're interested in hunting caps, but
"Somehow it doesn't seem to suit me."
"It makes me look like an old man."
Have you ever felt that way?
In fact, a hunting cap is
a hat whose impression changes greatly with just a small change in how you choose and wear it.
The reason it hasn't seemed to suit you may lie
not in your sense of style, but in
a mismatch in fit or where it sits on your head.
In this article,
we look at why hunting caps can feel like they don't suit you,
and share tips on choosing and wearing one that even beginners can get right,
explained simply.
QUICK ANSWER
The reason it hasn't seemed to suit you may lie not in your sense of style, but in a mismatch in fit or where it sits on your head. Wear it deeper, don't push it too far forward, and tilt it slightly to the side. Just keeping these 3 points in mind gives a much more grown-up, effortless look.
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What is a hunting cap?
A brim at the front and an overall flat, clean shape
A hunting cap is
a hat with a brim at the front and an overall flat, clean shape.
Compared with a cap, it gives a calmer impression,
and it has less volume than a casquette.
"Wearing a hat makes me look like I'm trying too hard."
"I want to wear one in a low-key way."
For people who feel this way, a hunting cap is an easy choice.
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Why hunting caps can feel like they don't suit you
Size, depth and brim angle
① The size doesn't fit
A hunting cap is
a hat that easily looks off if the size doesn't fit.
- Too tight → the shape of your head stands out
- Too loose → it slips easily and looks sloppy
② It is worn too shallow
Perched shallowly on top of your head, a hunting cap
emphasizes your forehead and tends to throw off the balance.
Wear a hunting cap like this:
- A little deeper
- Lightly covering your forehead
Worn this way,
it gives a natural, calm impression.
③ It's worn too far forward
If the brim sticks out too far forward,
your face can look longer,
or the look can feel old-fashioned.
Rather than wearing it straight on,
tilting it slightly is the key.
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How to choose a hunting cap without going wrong
Choose by 3 points: shape, material and size adjustment
① Choose a shape that isn't too rounded
For beginners, we recommend
a shape without too much volume on top—
a clean silhouette.
The less decoration a design has,
the more naturally it blends into your outfit.
② Start with basic materials
For a first hunting cap,
- Cotton
- Denim
- Corduroy
Materials like these,
with a clear texture that is easy to pair with clothes, are well suited.
With shiny materials or leather types,
you are less likely to go wrong if you choose them once you are used to hunting caps.
③ Choose one with size adjustment
A type with a size-adjusting tape inside
lets you fine-tune the fit to suit you.
"Just a little tight," "just a little loose"—
whether or not you can adjust that slight discomfort
makes a big difference to how it looks.
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Tips for wearing a hunting cap so it suits you
Depth and angle decide the look
A hunting cap is
a hat whose impression is decided by how you wear it.
- Wear it deeper
- Don't push it too far forward
- Tilt it slightly to the side
Just keeping these 3 points in mind
gives a much more grown-up, effortless look.
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A little trivia | The roots of the hunting cap
Roots in European hunting and work wear
The hunting cap
originally comes from Europe,
where it was a hat used for hunting and work.
With a shape that the wind can't easily blow off
and that doesn't block your view,
it has long been made with practicality in mind.
That is why,
though not flashy,
as a hat that is easy to wear and lasts a long time, the hunting cap
is still loved today.
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If you're torn about a hunting cap, we also recommend these
Casquettes and work caps as options
"A hunting cap might be a bit too subdued for me."
"I want something a little more casual."
If that sounds like you,
we also recommend casquettes and work caps.
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Our recommended hunting caps
2 basic styles that blend easily into your outfits
THIS ITEM
A hunting cap with minimal decoration and a clean silhouette.
THIS ITEM
A cotton twill hunting cap with a side belt for adjusting the size.
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From WORDS, a Kyoto hat brand
Valuing ease of wear and a natural fit with everyday life
We are WORDS, a hat brand
that plans and sells hats in Kyoto.
We design our hats with ease of wear and a natural fit with everyday life in mind.
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Summary
Keep how you choose and wear it in mind
The hunting cap is
not flashy,
but it is a grown-up hat that is easy to work into everyday life.
Especially if you have felt it "doesn't suit" you,
keep these points on choosing and wearing in mind,
and give one a try.
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TRY IT ON
You can try hats on in Kawaramachi, Kyoto
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The fit and silhouette, which are hard to judge from photos alone, can be checked by actually trying hats on in the store.
DIAGNOSIS
If you are not sure which shape suits you, try our Hat Finder Quiz to see what tends to suit you.
