RealTalkAJ

I’ll be explaining what the purpose of wearing a hat is.

What is the purpose of wearing a hat?

The purpose of wearing a hat is that it can define styles. They make for great gifts. I like mine for when I’m traveling. Functionally speaking it helps with blocking different weather elements. And different features near your face if you don’t want them seen. Plus it’s a popular form of showing affiliation.

The hats you wear can define your personal style

The hats you wear can truly define your personal style because they often carry a subtle but powerful message about who you are.

Personally, I wasn’t much of a hat guy growing up.

It wasn’t until my upperclassmen years of high school and beyond that I started leaning into them as part of my wardrobe.

Over time, I developed a particular fondness for beanies—they’ve become my favorite style because they’re both casual and versatile.

Most of the hats I’ve collected came from malls, often pulled right from clearance racks.

That might not sound glamorous, but I take pride in my ability to spot the most stylish finds at the most economical prices.

For me, hats usually come into play last when putting an outfit together.

The main factor I consider is color coordination, making sure it complements rather than clashes.

Interestingly, the timing of when I wear them has shifted.

At first, my hats were mostly for outdoor looks, but now I find myself wearing them indoors just as much.

Season doesn’t make much of a difference for me—I’ll throw one on year-round.

If I had to pick a least favorite, it would be fedoras.

They always seemed a bit corny to me, and they don’t quite fit my vibe.

Makes for great traveling gear

Hats are something I don’t overly obsess over. I do tend to find myself having one in travel.

Most of my times I’m traveling early in the morning. Sometimes it last hours or days even.

You have to think about having something over your face that blocks the sun. Glares. Whatever.

It’s a popular form of showing affiliation

Maybe I’m reaching with claiming this but most hats show you’re with somebody.

It’s a cultural staple. Sometimes it’s a co-signing statement. Any type of affiliation possible.

I think of signing day for athletes. You find an athlete commits when they put their team’s hat on.

It trickles down into supporting pro teams and other leagues.

It feels most recent in where tv shows and movies have iconic wear that translates to hat wear.

Functionally it blocks weather elements effectively

It was mentioned earlier but it’s worth acknowledging the functional use of hats.

Think of baseball. Players wear hats on the field for blocking the sun from their eyes.

Go to the beach.

It wouldn’t be too much of a task to find someone wearing a cap for the same purpose.

You’re at a football game in the heart of winter. There’s likely to be tons of beanies in the crowd.

It shouldn’t be rocket science to guess that those type of hats are worn for staying warm.

Flip it though. Beanies could be used in conjunction.

Combat athletes will popularly wear beanies in elements that don’t match.

It’s to attract unnatural elements for a purpose.

In that example it’s to sweat and lose weight.

They’re universal gifts

Hats are great gifts for both men and women. It’s an opinion that feels like a fact.

If you feel differently then leave a comment.

Every hat can be made with one gender in mind and be translated easily to the next.

Good feature blocker when taking pictures

Hats are another tool that’s well known for improving the looks of a person wearing one.

If the person likes the one they’re wearing, it seems to build a confidence.

I find that it translates well on camera. Smiles seem brighter. Wider.