Black Wide Brim Fedora

Our Black Wide Brim Fedora has a brim of 9.5 cm, roughly 3.7 inches, which is noticeably broader than a standard snap brim and throws a real shadow over the eyes. In black, that width reads dramatic rather than loud, so the hat works with a pinstripe suit at a speakeasy party and with a long dark overcoat on a cold evening.

What a 9.5 cm Brim Does on a Black Fedora

A narrow brim keeps a hat discreet; a wide one frames the face and changes your outline from across a room. Here the crown is creased in the usual fedora way, and the brim is broad enough to be the first thing people notice. The body is cotton and polyester made to imitate felt, which gives black a soft matte surface instead of a shiny one.

Wearing a Black Wide Brim Fedora to a 1920s Party or the Theatre

For a Gatsby party, men can pair it with a dark three-piece suit and a crisp white shirt; women often tilt it over finger waves with a fringe dress or a sharp trouser suit. Away from theme nights, black is the easiest shade for an evening at the theatre or a winter wedding, and the hat is unisex. Browse more fedora hats if you would rather have a narrower brim for daily use.

Black Fedora FAQ

What is a fedora?

A fedora is a soft hat with a dented, creased crown and a brim all the way around. It became a standard men's hat in the early twentieth century.

Is a 9.5 cm brim too much for a small face?

It is a bold width. Wearing it pushed slightly back opens up the face, which helps if you find the brim heavy.

How should I store it?

Rest it on its crown or hang it on a peg, away from radiators, so the brim keeps its line.

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