Rules
To start off, the rules when wearing a baseball cap told by the author Tim Gunn says that you should take off the cap at two times, the first when your inside and the second when greeting someone that you would like to show extra respect to.
On page 257 in the book Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible, Gunn states that "...hats should come off: Indoors (unless you're a woman at the royal wedding" (Gunn and Calhoun 257). What Gunn is trying to get across is that hats aren't needed inside so there's no point in having them on, it's like sunglasses, you wear them outside to block the sun and remove them once you're inside.
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| Shows wearing a cap inside is unnecessary |
Gunn also says that you should take your hat off "When you're greeting someone to whom you want to show extra respect (unless you're outside in a snowstorm)" (Gunn and Calhoun 257). I agree with Gunn on this one too because it is an easy way to show signs of respect. Also when you take your hat when greeting someone it shows that you have good manners and are a polite person.
The pictures show wearing baseball caps outside, where they are meant to worn.
The pictures show wearing baseball caps outside, where they are meant to worn.
Taking Care of Your Cap
When taking care of your cap there are some things to keep in mind. Gunn says that you should give your hat the same amount of care as you would give to your clothing. Your hat should be washed and be kept in good condition, don't let it look dirty and unappealing (Gunn and Calhoun 257). I think that clean hats look the best, but hats that appear dirty or wrinkly can also be played well if paired with the right pieces of clothing. In the picture below, you can see that the hat is a little wrinkly but it looks great with the outfit that it is paired with.
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| The cap is a little wrinkly but the outfit distracts from that |
What's your favorite way to style baseball caps?
Gunn, Tim, and Ada Calhoun.Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet. New York: Gallery, 2012. Print.
