Picking & Taking Care of Cowboy Hats

Summary: The cowboy is an icon of 19th century America. Cowboy hats, boots, jeans, and kerchiefs have fallen into mainstream fashion in many parts of the country. The cowboy hat (including fedoras, aussies, buckaroos, and others) can become a show piece in any man's wardrobe. Usually made of felt, cowboy hats contain hair from the belly of different animals; some hats are made of beaver, rabbit, buffalo, various rodents, or some combination of the above. The crown of the hat comes in many styles, like hoss, gus, teardrop, and cattlehand. The brim can be curled, rolled, or bent to give the hat a personality and a custom feel. A cared for and stylized cowboy hat might be just what your wardrobe needs!

In this free video series, expert rodeo rider and salesman Dustin Williams gives you tips on buying and taking care of a cowboy hat. He goes over all the styles, terms, and materials to help you make an informed choice in the store. He also teaches you etiquette, how to hold your hat, what styles work with what occasions, and which are popular today. You will learn how to clean your hat, how to shape the crown and brim, and what it takes to keep a hat lasting for years. It is all here.