hatbands
Fedora's decorative strips
Hatbands are strips of material encircling a hat where the crown meets the brim.
They serve as decoration, add structure, or allow size adjustment.
Hatbands range from simple ribbon to elaborate beaded or leather work: He wore a silver concho hatband on his Stetson.
The singular hatband is more common.
Slender ornamental strip
- velvetThick-pile textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- leatherTanned animal skin
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
tweed · grosgrain · cord · braid · felt · straw · cotton · linen
Bird's body covering
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
embellishment · trimming · ornamentation · plaid · paisley · floral · sequins · rhinestones
Craft of hat design
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- vintageQuality from past eras
- designerOne who plans appearances
- sartorialConcerning clothes and tailoring
dapper · ensemble · accessory · coordinated · complementary · statement · accent · finishing touch
Of a military unit
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- liveryIdentifying uniform or colors
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- rankPosition in hierarchy
regiment · cockade · service · dress · ceremonial · official · club · school
Able to be changed
- fittedShaped to conform
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- drawstringCord that tightens openings
sizing · circumference · stretch · snug · loose · tightening · sweatband · interior
Marked with personal initials
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- embroideredOrnamented with sewn designs
- engravedCut into surface
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
bespoke · initialed · stitched · hand-painted · custom · nameplate · insignia · badge
ribbon
Slender ornamental strip
satin · tweed · grosgrain · cord · braid · felt · straw · cotton · linen · suede
feather
Bird's body covering
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
buckle · embellishment · trimming · ornamentation · plaid · paisley · floral · sequins · rhinestones · cockade
millinery
Craft of hat design
sartorial · dapper · ensemble · accessory · coordinated · complementary · statement · accent · finishing touch · haberdashery
regimental
Of a military unit
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- liveryIdentifying uniform or colors
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
rank · regiment · cockade · service · dress · ceremonial · official · club · school · team
adjustable
Able to be changed
drawstring · sizing · circumference · stretch · snug · loose · tightening · sweatband · interior · cushioned
monogrammed
Marked with personal initials
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- embroideredOrnamented with sewn designs
- engravedCut into surface
handmade · bespoke · initialed · stitched · hand-painted · custom · nameplate · insignia · badge · emblem