Derby hats are also a perfect summer hat. Also known as the horse races hat or the Kentucky hat, it has a 6 to 10 inches brim. Derby hats are made of straw or polyester, depending on the style.
Kentucky Derby hats are said to bear good luck whenever worn during sports tournaments back in the day. This long-established fashion statement started with women playing around with different colors. But throughout the years, men have also taken the spotlight in wearing derby hats. Its difference with women’s hats is that men’s derby hats are not as wide-brimmed as women’s.
You may have seen Aubrey Hepburn wearing this elegant hat in the 1961 film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The hat she wore looked like a lampshade, and it provided much-needed protection to your face, neck, and shoulder under the sun. It also adds a dramatic style to any outfit.
Derby hats are perfect to wear with sundresses or striped trousers and a cropped top to have a unique summer look!