After 25 years in Austin, my husband, Chris, wanted a cowboy hat. Because it’s Texas, we knew we shouldn’t just walk into a ...

There are a few terms, like “brim,” “crease,” and “bill” you should know. This should help: Now, click on the style of hat that most intrigues you below to learn more. Mysterious!

This hat has a wide flat brim with a small pencil curl around the back and flat top. You can see this hat worn a lot by ranch cowboys throughout out Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Montana and Oregon.

To bend or not to bend, it’s a tough question. Style Editor Will Welch sits down with legendary Just Don hat designer, Don C, to answer the age-old question: should you bend your brim or not?

This simply is not a joke, I thought. This is a power hat. Let’s clarify: The flat cap is distinct from the newsboy or its more relaxed counterpart, the lieutenant.

Get your boots ready, Cowboy Carter drops March 29. Here’s where to buy Beyoncé-approved Cowboy boots, cowboy hats and other western gear.