Hats

Hats no longer are required attire in the business circles of America, but they have by no means retreated into novelty status. They are as much a part of our fashion identity as the T shirt, because they adorn the most important part of our bodies: our brains. Traditionally, hats were worn to protect against the elements (and in the more extreme seasons, this certainly still is true).Today, hat caps are worn as much for style as for substance. Both men and women wear hats to express themselves. Hats offer a kind of double-expression, in terms of shape and printed message. In today's diverse times, there is no one hat cap standard. They have direct implications on how other people see you. Hats are unavoidable; they reside just above the other person's main focal point--your eyes.Although there is no standard, the baseball hat has become America's most popular head-piece. Ironically, only a small percentage of baseball hats today actually advertise baseball teams. They usually print a message, but that message could support any cause, from a university to the NYFD (New York Fire Department). Baseball hats are universal because they accomplish two main goals: they are expressive and they block the sun.Hats are also great accessories during the winter time. Since we lose a large percentage of body heat from our heads, a hat plays an integral role in keeping us warm during snow storms, thunder showers and on windy days. Even better is the fact that hats are made to look stylish, so a person can be practical without sacrificing his or her fashion sense.