Fall 2009 Hats for Mens with an Eye for Style

Most men seem to avoid wearing hats, with the exception of the baseball cap, unless there is a special occasion that merit's the extra pizazz. However, with all of the wonderful dress hats available this fall of 2009, more men should be breaking out the tape measure and splurging on a classic hat or two.

The fedora has been depicted as the quintessential suave men's hat since at least the early days of Film Noir. It brings out the 1920s Chicago gangster in the best of us! In contemporary times, the fedora has went through a bit of a transition and is available in several different incarnations.

eCrater.com carries one of the more traditionally depicted fedoras, the black pinstripe. A size medium will run you $14.94.

If you are looking for a less dressy fedora, eCrater.com also offers an option that is sure to please all who love khaki. Their men's fedora line includes a cotton "Safari" fedora. The size medium in this hat is a bit more expensive than the pinstripe at $25.95.

Menshats.com also has a snappy "Safari" fedora for $95.00. Their version leaves khaki behind and goes for a nice, crisp white shade with a splash of color on the band.

If you are not ready for a full fedora but wish to have a similar item, then the menshats.com Borsalino is a good option. This hat has the basic shape of a fedora without the exceedingly crisp lines. At $135.00 it is a little steep, but the gray color/pattern ensures that it could be worn with many different clothing combinations.

What hat list could be without some variety of Stetson? Cabela's has the perfect Stetson hat in the Three Forks Gun Club Version. This hat has details that call to mind the west without being a full-on cowboy hat. Cost: $129.99.

Berets are always a popular hat, and if you want a beret without going for the Parisian artist look then a military beret may suit you. ArmyNavyShop.com has a wool military beret for the reasonable sum of $18.00. The badge on the front could be easily altered into a logo if the plain blue doesn't suit.

Berets, Stetsons, and Fedoras....your fall wardrobe should be easily complemented with any of these classic hats for men.