What's a Trilby Hat?

A trilby is a narrow-brimmed type of hat. The trilby was once viewed as the rich man's favored hat; it is sometimes called the "brown trilby" in Britain and was frequently seen at the horse races.

What is the difference between a fedora and a trilby hat?

Unlike the fedora, which has a movable, or “snap” brim, the trilby is made so that the brim is permanently fixed down, and usually the brim is set at a much more severe angle than the fedora.

What does wearing a trilby mean?

A narrow-brimmed felt hat.

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