Why Is It Called a Wide Awake Hat?

A wideawake hat is a broad brimmed felt "countryman's hat" with a low crown, similar to a slouch hat. The name may derive from humorous slang - the hat "never had a nap, and never wants one". ...

What is a wide awake suit?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : a soft felt hat with a low crown and a wide brim.

What was a wide awake?

adjective. fully awake; with the eyes wide open. alert, keen, or knowing: a wide-awake young woman.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.