boater hats

Flat-topped straw headwear

Boater hats are stiff straw hats with a flat crown and brim, traditionally worn in summer.

The style became fashionable in the late 19th century for boating and outdoor leisure, hence the name.

Boaters remain associated with formal summer occasions, barbershop quartets, and certain school uniforms: He wore a boater and a striped blazer to the regatta.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G