I know the Fedora was popular back then, but what would you have seen in most of the black and white movies of that era? What was the most predominant hat style in that era?
In New Jersey, common men and boys didn't wear hats unless they were sissies.
Interesting someone's selecting to wear a hat in the 50's or 60's would be viewed in that way.
Do you wear a hat?
When I was in high school, it was a sign of manhood to have frozen hair at the bus stop.
I live in Colorado now. During the winter, I wear a yellow hi-vis ski hat.
It was called "a man's hat". It was the kind most men wore.Thanks for the replies, but I was looking for a name of the predominat style of hat with the wider brim.