Have you ever wondered why a cowboy hat is called a 10 gallon hat when it is obvious that the hat will not hold 10 gallons of water?  Well, it’s because 10 gallon NEVER really referred to the holding capacity of the crown.  Some say it came from a Mexican word, “galleon”, that has to do with the brim size, not the depth of the crown.  Others say it comes from the Spanish “tan galan” which translates to “very handsome”, referring to how striking the hat-wearing men looked on their horses. Still others say if refers to the “galon”, the gold braids that were seen on many Spanish ha ..read more

  My head is so small. I’ve always chosen a kid’s hat. Is that my only option? Absolutely not. Cowboy hats for kids are made to look child-like and even if they fit your head, they won’t look look attractive for most adults. We have around 100 cowboy hats for women and men that fit smaller heads. You can look at Womens Cowboy Hats or Mens Cowboy Hats and filter Small Hats. You’ll surely find some you like. But remember that a hat needs to be in proportion to your face and body, so sometimes even if it fits your head, it may not be appropriate for your stature. In other words, yo ..read more

The question was this:  “I am blonde and I don’t know whether I should buy a tan cowboy hat, a brown one or a black one.  Which looks best on blondes?”  We say buy all three!  But in the interest of giving honest advice, we looked back through all the pictures we have taken of Gone Country Hats customers over the last few years and here’s what we found. You want your hat color to compliment the color of your hair. Notice that the women with more yellow in their hair color chose a tan hat with a yellow tone. And those with whiter blonde hair chose hats with less yellow ..read more

So, you may ask which hat material is best?  That is up to you. There are a few different materials to choose from.   There’s Cotton…often blended with other natural or synthetic fibers, like linen, rayon, or polyester and woven into cloth.   Wool…A high quality felt made from sheep’s wool. Wool is sheared so some of its ability to mesh well is somewhat limited. Cashmere… A type of wool obtained from cashmere and other types of goats. Cashmere wool is softer, finer, stronger, and more insulating than other wool. Fur…which can consist of Rabbit, Beaver, o ..read more

If you like to wear cowboy hats, you must know how to care for and store them properly! Hats may be made from a variety of different materials, including felt and straw. Here at Gone Country Hats, we are experts whose advice you can trust. Below, we discuss some of the best care and storage methods for western hats. Proper Cowboy Hat Removal A brimmed hat should be placed on and removed from your head while holding on to the brim. It’s best not to hold the crown, or the part that sits on your head. Even though you see it in the movies, holding the front of the crown when you put a cowboy hat o ..read more

Many people ask, “why don’t you make your hats in the US?” or “I’d rather buy something made in the USA”. We appreciate the thought but really…let’s take a nice hard look at the real difference between the two. It’s a fact that Made in the USA is going to be more expensive, and it’s not just the labor cost differences. First. Let’s talk about the materials. Regardless of where the hat is made, unless it’s in China, we all use the same materials and they come from various parts of the world. Virtually less than 10%of the materials originate in the US. Hat bodies… the straw material is sourced ..read more

          Think because we don’t have the big name brand that our hats are just for play? Think again! Gone Country Hats cowboy hats are made of durable, high-quality materials. Whether riding the trail, working in the yard, bringing in the crops, or digging up the dirt, we’ve got you covered. Our real customers sent us these pictures of themselves at work in our trusted and reliable hats.  Our Hats Our painted bangora hats like the Memphis, 8 Seconds, Denver, Colt and Justin can be wiped clean easily and they shed water too. And don’t you just love a vented ..read more

Even if you are not a cowboy or don’t live in the country, cowboy hats are finding their way onto many best-dressed lists. Cowboy hats offer functionality and style and may even give the wearer swagger. You can find them on the range, on the dance floor, and at the lake. Cowboy hats are versatile,  offering protection or bold fashion statements. So, how do you wear a cowboy hat?  It all comes down to how you plan to use it. How to Wear a Cowboy Hat Properly Before purchasing a cowboy hat, we suggest that you decide how you plan to use it and how much use you anticipate it will get.&n ..read more

Are you thinking about getting a cowboy hat but don’t know how to find one that looks great on you?  Not to worry! Here at Gone Country Hats, we know how to help you find a flattering cowboy hat. Over the last 17 years we’ve helped thousands of people find the hat of their dreams with our advice and tips. Here are a few rules to help you figure out what kind of hat to order.  Proportion is Important There are a several factors to think about when shopping for cowboy hats. Your face shape is one. Another is the height of your forehead and where your ears are set. Those are important w ..read more

             If you think you need to be a “real cowboy” to wear Gone Country cowboy hats, we beg to differ. You don’t even have to be a man. Lots of women wear our traditional cowboy hats. And sure, some of our customers wear our durable cowboy hats for riding the range and working in the sun, but lots of  others are just buying them for fun. Western hats are great to wear at the lake, as pool hats or at a festival. Some people even embellish them to make them unique looking. Some of our cowboy hats (and our customers) are even a lit ..read more