A straw cowboy hat is a piece of equipment that a genuine cowboy can’t live without. It has been a hat of choice by ranch hands, cattle farmers, and horse breeders since the time of the old west. It provides protection both from the heat of the sun or from the torrential downpour of the rain. The cowboy hat is the symbol of the cowboy lifestyle. It shows a love of the outdoor life. Of countless nights sleeping under the stars or driving hundreds of horses through grassy plains.

While the cowboy hat was invented to fill the need of outdoor workers in the old west, it has now transcended time and generations in order to become a staple fashion accessory. Urban cowboys are city folk that like to dress up like authentic cowboys to work as well as during leisure time. This means wearing authentic leather cowboy boots, chinos, denim work pants, flannel shirts and of course, cowboy hats. Urban cowboys congregate in cowboy themed bars and can be found in every major city all over the country.

To those that do outdoor work in the modern world, the cowboy hat is an ideal headgear to use. Because of its wide brim and the gap between the top of the hat and the top of the skull, the cowboy hat provides excellent protection from the heat and glare of the sun. Farmers can man their tractors in comfort during the hot summer days. Deep sea fishermen use during fishing trips in the middle of the day. Some golf players prefer using the cowboy hat not only because of its excellent shading abilities but also its stylish looks. It’s also the preferred headgear by some of the rebel biker gangs all over the country. Nothing compares to the feeling of riding down the highway in a Harley Davidson while wearing a cowboy hat.

While the cowboy hat is known to many as something that is made from leather, the straw version is actually the most widely used of the two. This is because the straw hat is cheaper and still provides almost the same features of a leather hat both in looks as well as performance. Leather cowboy hats are waterproof and of course the most stylish and expensive. The straw hat has some waterproof features but not at the same level of the leather version. However, when it comes to style, new straw hats have similar looks as that of the leather hat. It is only when the straw hat gets old that the looks deteriorate.

Leather cowboy hats are usually only appropriate in certain situations while the straw cowboy hat can be used by anyone anytime they feel the need to wear it. This is because leather hats are more formal in the modern world. Leather cowboy hats are usually worn by some law enforcement officers in the Midwest. Rich people also use elaborate leather cowboy hats as a status symbol. On the other hand, straw hats can be used on a variety of situations. They can be used for working outdoors, relaxing on the beach, hiking up the mountain, and even just around the house for fun. Straw hats are also used for cowboy costumes during Halloween especially if the costume wearer is on a budget. Best of all, straw hats are cheaper!

Fashion is something that is important to everyone. Most of us are willing to be fashionable all the time without having to spend a lot of money. One thing I learned to be effortlessly fashionable is to accessorize so you can accentuate the clothes that you are wearing. However, this does not mean that you need to buy expensive clothes, accessories and the like for you to be fashionable and get the look that you really like. All you need to do is look for accessories that are not expensive but when you wear it, it would make you look like you are worth a thousand bucks. If you want to try this look, you can make use of straw cowboy hat especially during a sunny day and everyday during the summer season.

Whoever said that cowboy hats are only for cowboys? If you have noticed some celebrities and people who are known to be very fashionable also sport their look by using a cowboy hat but this time, to make it a little more unique, make it a straw hat since unlike leather cowboy hats, these hats made of straw and when you use it, it feels comfortable and you would not worry about sweating since these are not like those made out of fur which could make you feel hot at times. There are also different styles and choices to choose from when looking for your perfect straw hat. Here are some of the popular choices you can choose from:

·     Studded straw hat which gives a vintage look and is designed with studded stones to make it more feminine and make a lady look stunning no matter what she is wearing. These hats are also shapeable so it can perfectly fit your head.

·     You can also try the Kenny Chesney signature hat for superb classic style which is decorated with a leather band with a buckle set to make it more elegant.

·     If you want superior sun protection then pick the Stetson airway which is made up of Panama straw and the canvas used was made to make sure that the person wearing the hat would have the maximum UV protection. If you hate the sun and you do not like using an umbrella or sunscreen, then this is the best way to be protected from the harmful rays of the sun.

·     If you love Jack Daniels, then this black cowboy hat is for you. It is perfect for any outfit whether formal or casual wears and can also be worn when going to the beach.

Being fashionable does not always mean that you need to overdress or to do a lot of effort so you could say that you are in fashion. If you want to be fashionable, you can do so without having to over dress and think of things that could best give you sun protection and at the same time make you look beautiful.

Straw cowboy hat gaining a lot of popularity these days not only for cowboys but also those people who love being fashionable. Now you can be very fashionable for less. Be the envy of others and try wearing these fashionable hats and I am sure that people will surely turn their heads once they see you with those elegant and fashionable straw hats.