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When the discussion comes to seriously stylish hats one is instantly reminded of the flat caps that are worn by both men and women today and are very popular all over the world. The flat caps are mainly worn by the male population of Great Britain as well as that of Ireland and flat caps are considered as an essential part of British clothing for men. But ever since the 1920s flat caps became popular as fashionable and even the landed gentry began wearing flat caps. The difference was that the working class wore flat caps made solely of wool whereas the upper-class Englishmen wore flat caps made of finer fabric.
Today the popularity of flat caps has increased to a great degree and the flat caps owe much of its popularity to the various fashion magazines as well as the rock stars. Flat caps can be made out of any material ranging from wool to cotton to rich velvet to tweed. Leather flat caps are very popular during the winter along with woolen flat caps. Polyester flat caps, with vents for air circulation, are worn throughout summer. Even women wear flat caps these days as these caps look stylish, cool and are very comfortable as well. They can be used against the rain, the breeze and the scorching sun. The average cost of a flat cap is about 54 US dollars and so any one can afford to get a casual or a high quality flat cap for himself or herself.