How to Choose a Cowboy Hat
Pick straw for warm weather and felt (or vegan felt) for cooler months, choose a brim width that suits your face and plans, and measure your head before you buy.
Straw vs. felt
Straw cowboy hats are light and breathable, which makes them the classic choice for spring and summer, festivals, rodeos and beach days.
Felt hats — including vegan felt made without animal fibers — hold their shape well and feel warmer, so they’re the usual pick for fall and winter outfits.
Brim width
A wider brim gives more shade and a bolder western look. A narrower brim reads more casual and is easier to wear every day with denim.
Rolled or “cattleman” style brims curve up at the sides; flatter, wider brims lean toward a rancher or boho look.
Finding your fit
Measure around your head with a soft tape, just above the ears and across the middle of the forehead. That measurement is your hat size in inches or centimeters.
Many fashion cowboy hats are made one size fits most, often with an inner band or drawstring to adjust the fit. Check the Size line on each product page.
How to style it
Pair a cowboy hat with denim and boots for a classic western look, or with a sundress and sandals for festivals and country concerts. Hat bands — leather, beaded, rhinestone or turquoise-style — are an easy way to make a hat feel personal.
Shop Cowboy Hats
- Women's Leopard Pattern X Stitching Faux Suede Cowboy Hat — $17.00
- Women's Mrs Letter Pearl & Rhinestone Trim Deco Cowboy Hat — $33.49
- Women's Seashell and Bead Band Pattern Paper Cowboy Hat — $42.00
- Women's Turquoise Stone with Beaded String Band Cowboy Hat — $30.00
- Women's Starfish and Bead Band Pattern Paper Cowboy Hat — $42.00
- Women's Multi Colored Trim Band Knitted Cowboy Hat — $30.00
- Women's Pattern Knitted Solid Cowboy Hat — $24.00
- Women's Leather Band Patterned Paper Toyo Cowboy Hat — $50.00
Frequently asked questions
Should I get a straw or felt cowboy hat?
Straw is best for warm weather because it is light and breathable; felt is warmer and suits fall and winter.
How do I measure my head for a cowboy hat?
Wrap a soft measuring tape around your head just above the ears and across the middle of your forehead. That circumference is your hat size.
What is vegan felt?
Vegan felt is a felt-look fabric made without wool or other animal fibers, used to make felt-style hats.