Wear your hat on top of your head, either pulled down over the eyes or put back. Dont wear it slanted on the left or right of the head. Put on and take off your Stetson hat using the brim--not the crown. Lift it off your head by holding the front and back parts of the brim.

How should a Stetson hat fit?

Cowboy hats follow the natural shape of your head, so they should fit firmly on your forehead and the back of your head while feeling a bit looser at the sides. If the hat is too tight, you could wind up getting a headache.

Are you supposed to put cowboy hats upside down?

Most cowboy hats are turned up on the brim, setting the hat upside down will keep the brim from flattening and help hold its original shape. Another reason and this is purely superstition, it will let your good luck run out of the hat.

Will a Stetson hat stretch?

Answer. No, not really. A fur felt hat can be taken down one full size, but not increased. A hat retailer might be able to stretch the hat a little, but when you stretch a hat, after a time, it will go back to its original size.

How low should a cowboy hat sit?

Cowboy hats should feel snug, but not tight and not move around on your head. Put your first two fingers together like a salute and place them on your browbone. Do the same at the top of your ear. Your hat should sit about 1-2 fingers above your eyebrow and 1-2 fingers above your ear.

Will a cowboy hat stretch over time?

When you wear a cowboy hat regularly, the material will naturally start to loosen and conform to your specific head. So, if you are not in any great hurry to have it stretched right away, just start wearing it all the time, and the stretch will happen naturally.

What is the most popular cowboy hat color?

Black Black is the number-one selling color in cowboy hats of all styles and either sex, says Stan Redding, marketing manager at HATCO, the maker of Stetson, Resistol and Charlie 1 Horse brand hats. He adds that black is followed by brown, which is the fastest-growing color choice for men.

How can I make my fitted hat tighter?

Step-By-Step Guide: How To Shrink Your Fitted HatFill a spray bottle with water and tighten the lid.Place the fitted upside down on a clean surface. Flip the hat upright. Turn on your hairdryer to its highest setting. Flip the fitted over and place it on a flat surface. Place the cap onto your head.More items