How to Make a Hat Smaller
felt hats

How to Make a Hat Smaller

Have a hat that’s a little bit big? Touching your ears uncomfortably or irritatingly wiggly? For any hat with a sweatband (a cloth, ribbon, or leather strip on the inside of the hat) a spacer, some...
Sun Hats (that aren't hideous)
hat life

Sun Hats (that aren't hideous)

Let’s be real: we all want sun protection hats that aren’t hideous.  Whether you’re on the hunt for a sun hat because your doctor told you to start wearing a hat, you’ve had a skin cancer diagnosi...
Gifts for People Who Love Hats
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Gifts for People Who Love Hats

Buying hats for other people can be daunting. Not only do you need to know their size but you also have to know their taste incredibly well. Luckily we know hats incredibly well and are here to hel...
Changing Seasons, Changing Hats
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Changing Seasons, Changing Hats

While it’s technically still summer until September 22 and our days are still in the high 80s here in Dayton, we’re all thinking about getting out our fall hats and flannels. We like to tell you h...
When Even Your Denim Wears Denim
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When Even Your Denim Wears Denim

Do you have moments that live in legend in your own mind? I was at a trade show in Las Vegas years ago. Crystalized in my mind amid the repetitive sameness of athleisure, truly terrible five dollar...
Cap Shape 101
hat life

Cap Shape 101

So, you know how shopping for jeans is a nightmare? How every brand has different cuts and different style names? And how sometimes the size you like in a slim fit is not the same as the size you l...
The Season of Gifting
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The Season of Gifting

Let’s be honest - there have been years that I 100% phone it in for the holidays and spent a couple of hours at TJ Maxx, wrapped that stuff up, and stuck it under the tree with a stick-on bow. Thos...
Inherited Hats
hat history

Inherited Hats

Years ago, I listened to a podcast that was something like the popular PBS show, Finding Your Roots, but involved hunting down unknown relatives. At the end of the podcast, the host presented the g...
Navigating the Nightmare World of Hat Sizes
hat life

Navigating the Nightmare World of Hat Sizes

 A disclaimer to start: understanding size is only one (albeit one very important) part of getting the right fit. Check our Size & Fit Guide to get all the details on how to get a good fit. I...