How to Give Good Head: Five of the Best Hats

Whether or not you're a "hat person," a good chapeau has proven to make a man go from sloppy to elegant in one gesture. You can keep it light and cool in straw, assert your American heritage with a classic Stetson, or invest in a felt designer gem that will last you a lifetime and can be passed on through generations. Here, our favorites for the warm days and early fall.

Pictured: Rubin Fedora by Nick Fouquet, $1,225, available at Barney's