Pork pie hat

For the hat similar to a fez, see Smoking cap. For the hat worn by sailors, see Sailor cap.
A classic brown felt men's pork pie hat from the 1940s. The bow in the back of the hat conceals a small button on a string which winds around the hat: in windy weather the button would be attached to the lapel of a jacket to keep the hat from blowing away.

A pork pie hat is one of several different styles of hat that have been worn since the mid-19th century. The pork pie hat gained further popularity in the 20th century, being worn by famous actors and musicians. This style of hat features a flat crown that resembles a traditional pork pie, thus earning its name.[1]

  1. ^ "pork-pie hat, n." OED Online. Oxford University Press, March 2022. Web. 13 May 2022.