Can Women Wear Fedora Hats?

A fedora hat is considered primarily a male bastion of style. Men do look exceptionally dapper and fashionable with a smart fedora paired with formal wear or even smart casuals.

It can come as a surprise to see a woman donning a straw fedora hat women with an indented crown and soft brim. So, can you believe that the fedora was actually first designed for a woman?

Indeed, it was actress Sarah Bernhardt who first wore the felt hat for her role as Fédora Romanoff in the stage play, aptly titled ‘Fedora’. This classic style was quickly adopted by men and grew into a favored male accessory. It was further popularized by the likes of Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra and Indiana Jones, with the latter giving it a rakish appeal. Male celebrities and fashionistas across the world plop a classy fedora on their heads to get an instant uber-stylish air.

However, the charm of the chic fedora cannot escape women for long either. Pop stars, gliterrati, classic-stylists and other women do not hesitate to don the ‘traditional men’s’ fedora. And no, they do not look boyish while doing so. Think of the fashionable Katherine Hepburn or the more feminine style of Eleanor Roosevelt and you will get the picture. If you are looking for more recent inspiration, reigning pop queen, Beyonce also loves to throw on a fedora on occasion!

Women wearing fedoras

There are no hard and fast rules for women when it comes to wearing a fedora hat. In fact, unlike men, they can easily get away with bending the rules or even breaking them to suit their outfit.

Consider this – a fedora can be paired with a simple tank top and well-fitted jeans to look cool and chic without trying too hard. It will go well with a sundress, a maxi dress or even a skirt (of any length). You can wear it with a coat for the classic-timeless look or go sharp with a leather jacket. Paired with a smart suit, you cannot not look professional and sophisticated. Keep yourself warm with a wool fedora and scarf or knitted sweater in the fall and winter months or pair fedora straw hats for women with shorts, rompers or even a bathing suit in summer!

What’s more, you can use a fedora to break the monotony of an all-black or brown outfit.

In sum, there are different ways to style a fedora. What is important is that the hat should fit correctly without looking floppy or too tight and uncomfortable. Also angle it right to ace the elegant and attractive look.

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