In modern life, old-fashioned etiquette is often forgotten, but showing
proper respect is a mark of character. Living the Western lifestyle
means knowing the proper cowboy hat etiquette. When do you tip it? When
do you take it off? Here are four tips you need to know about proper
cowboy hat etiquette.
When to Doff the Hat
An easy way to follow etiquette is when you enter a building, doff the black cowboy hat. There are finer details for when to take off the hat, however. For formal occasions, leave the hat off, but for informal occasions, you can keep it on. This includes visits to bars. If you are sitting down for a meal at a table, take the cowboy hat off unless there is no safe spot to lay it. If you are eating at a bar, rather than a booth or table, you can keep it on. If you are eating outside, such as at a campfire, keep it on. Doff the cowboy hat during the Pledge of Allegiance, the Passing of the Flag, in church, during prayer, at an indoor wedding or funeral, or the passing of a casket during a funeral procession. You should also remove your cowboy hat when you’re being introduced to a lady. Generally, hold the hat in your left hand if you are right-hand dominant in case you need to hold your hand over your heart or shake hands.
When to Tip the Hat
Tipping your hat is a simple gesture of politeness when wearing any hat but it is especially important for cowboys. Generally, only men tip their hats. Lift the hat off your forehead, by the crown, when greeting a lady you’re already acquainted with, saying hello, thanking someone, saying “excuse me,” when you are leaving, or saying “you’re welcome.” While many may simply touch the brim of their hat, a proper hat tip lifts the cowboy hat off your head. You can also do a half-tip during the National Anthem, a common cowboy gesture where the hat is held to one side of the head, crown out to the side.
Don’t Touch Another Cowboy’s Hat
Do not touch another cowboy’s hat. Many cowboys will not even hand the hat over even if the owner specifically asks, as it is considered bad luck to touch another cowboy’s hat. Do not grab a cowboy hat off of someone’s head, and do not try on another cowboy’s hat.
When to Wear Fur Felt vs. Straw Cowboy Hats
In most cases, you will want to wear your fur felt cowboy hat after Labor Day and through Easter, when the weather is colder. In warmer weather, don your straw cowboy hat to stay cool. There are exceptions, however, such as wearing straw hats in Texas for longer thanks to the heat, or fur felt hats year-round in Montana thanks to the cold. Fur felt hats are also preferable for formal occasions.
About Resistol
Resistol, since its founding in 1929, has supplied anyone who does things the cowboy way with the highest-quality cowboy hats and apparel for men and women. From a fur felt hat to straw hat, their cowboy hats are meant to be worn while working on the ranch, singing on stage, and riding into the rodeo ring. The cowboy hats, true to the brand name, are built to resist all, regardless of what challenges you face or the weather outside. Resistol takes pride in making their hats from fur to finish in the United States, using authentic materials like rabbit, wild hare, beaver, and more. The brand offers cowboy hats and apparel for those who live the Western way of life. Just like their customers, the Resistol team lives it every day, too. Resistol offers everything from fur felt cowboy hats to straw cowboy hats, including signature collections created with help from your favorite rodeo cowboys and country artists.
Find the perfect cowboy hat to tip at Resistol.com
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When to Doff the Hat
An easy way to follow etiquette is when you enter a building, doff the black cowboy hat. There are finer details for when to take off the hat, however. For formal occasions, leave the hat off, but for informal occasions, you can keep it on. This includes visits to bars. If you are sitting down for a meal at a table, take the cowboy hat off unless there is no safe spot to lay it. If you are eating at a bar, rather than a booth or table, you can keep it on. If you are eating outside, such as at a campfire, keep it on. Doff the cowboy hat during the Pledge of Allegiance, the Passing of the Flag, in church, during prayer, at an indoor wedding or funeral, or the passing of a casket during a funeral procession. You should also remove your cowboy hat when you’re being introduced to a lady. Generally, hold the hat in your left hand if you are right-hand dominant in case you need to hold your hand over your heart or shake hands.
When to Tip the Hat
Tipping your hat is a simple gesture of politeness when wearing any hat but it is especially important for cowboys. Generally, only men tip their hats. Lift the hat off your forehead, by the crown, when greeting a lady you’re already acquainted with, saying hello, thanking someone, saying “excuse me,” when you are leaving, or saying “you’re welcome.” While many may simply touch the brim of their hat, a proper hat tip lifts the cowboy hat off your head. You can also do a half-tip during the National Anthem, a common cowboy gesture where the hat is held to one side of the head, crown out to the side.
Don’t Touch Another Cowboy’s Hat
Do not touch another cowboy’s hat. Many cowboys will not even hand the hat over even if the owner specifically asks, as it is considered bad luck to touch another cowboy’s hat. Do not grab a cowboy hat off of someone’s head, and do not try on another cowboy’s hat.
When to Wear Fur Felt vs. Straw Cowboy Hats
In most cases, you will want to wear your fur felt cowboy hat after Labor Day and through Easter, when the weather is colder. In warmer weather, don your straw cowboy hat to stay cool. There are exceptions, however, such as wearing straw hats in Texas for longer thanks to the heat, or fur felt hats year-round in Montana thanks to the cold. Fur felt hats are also preferable for formal occasions.
About Resistol
Resistol, since its founding in 1929, has supplied anyone who does things the cowboy way with the highest-quality cowboy hats and apparel for men and women. From a fur felt hat to straw hat, their cowboy hats are meant to be worn while working on the ranch, singing on stage, and riding into the rodeo ring. The cowboy hats, true to the brand name, are built to resist all, regardless of what challenges you face or the weather outside. Resistol takes pride in making their hats from fur to finish in the United States, using authentic materials like rabbit, wild hare, beaver, and more. The brand offers cowboy hats and apparel for those who live the Western way of life. Just like their customers, the Resistol team lives it every day, too. Resistol offers everything from fur felt cowboy hats to straw cowboy hats, including signature collections created with help from your favorite rodeo cowboys and country artists.
Find the perfect cowboy hat to tip at Resistol.com
