silk hat

Shiny formal headwear

A silk hat is a man's tall, cylindrical formal hat with a shiny finish, traditionally covered in silk plush.

The term usually refers to the top hat worn with evening dress or morning coats: He donned his silk hat and tails for the opera.

The style marks extreme formality and is now largely ceremonial.

Related
  • topperSomething placed atop
  • brimProjecting edge or lip
  • blackDarkest possible hue
  • tallOf considerable height
  • bandGroup playing music together

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social class/formality

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Low soft brimmed hat

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Folded festive headwear

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