Cowboy hats come in a wide variety of materials such as straw, felt, leather and foam. The traditionally most popular hat colors are white or black as in the old movies. It made it easy to know who was a good guy or a bad guy. Today you can get cowboy hats in all sorts of colors.
Cowboy hats for parties are very popular and cheap disposable ones are very convenient especially if things get a bit rowdie and there are a few accidents. There are a wide variety of colors. Foam hats are light and good for parties with multicolors available. You can measure your hat size from a simple table
As a fashion statement choosing the right color of hat to suit your complexion and style can be very effective. Straw hats are light and airy and provide good protection from the sun but not so good in a downpour. A felt hat is more durable but must be looked after carefully as it attracts dirt and is difficult to keep clean. That might be a good reason to choose black! It is best to hold and adjust the hat by the brim to help keep the shape.
A leather hat is very tough and could last a lifetime. The old timers lost in the desert could also eat them when starving! So the expression “I’ll eat my hat” might have a grain of truth in it.
The original “Boss of the plains” hat by John B. Stetson was available in brown beaver fur felt with its natural color and not the most flattering to the female face but served a practical purpose. It is in hats for women that color really helps so that you can find a shade to match your outfit. Calamity Jane might have been content with borrowing one from a brother but girls today are spoiled for choice.
What cowboy hat style sells best ? The flexible lightweight distressed raffia straws with shape-able brims are the most popular.
A color for your complexion
Johannes Itten of Germany noticed that your color is related to the four seasons. He divided women into spring, summer, autumn and winter types, and recommended color matching to suit.
For tips on finding your best color:
http://www.thechicfashionista.com/your-best-perfect-colors.html
This lady from the Old West looks really cool in her broad brimmed bonnet.