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Caps and Hats

Hat
A hat is a head covering which is worn for various reasons, including protection against weather conditions,
ceremonial reasons such as university graduation, religious reasons, safety, or as a fashion accessory.A hat can
refer to any headgear with a crown and brim of any size or shape. A cap, on the other hand, is a form of hat that
has an unshaped crown and a visor.
Difference between caps and hats

Cap Hat
Around the Crown fits tightly head Crown fits loosely around the head

Either has a visor or no brim at all Has a brim that circles the entire hat
Blocks sunlight from the face, doesn’t protect the rest Provides shade against sunlight, depending on how
of the body (it might not provide shade if it doesn’t wide the hat is and how long the brim is (it might
have a visor) provide no shade at all)
Used in sports and fashion Used in ceremonial or religious settings

Seen in more casual and informal settings Seen in more formal events.

Various popular hats/caps
1 Ascot Cap -A hard style of hat, usually worn by men.
2 Baseball Cap

3 Beanie
4 Beret
5 Bowler/Derby
6 Boater

7 Bucket/Fisherman Hat
8 Cowboy
9 Deerstalker cap
10 Fascinator Hat
11 Fedora

12 Homburg
13 IVY cap/Gatsby Hat
14 Porkpie Hat
15 Top Hat or Magician Hat or beaver’s hat

16 Trapper or bomber’s hat
17 Mortar board Hat

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