Baseball caps are one of the most common clothing accessories in the United States. They are worn by both males and females of all ages. Baseball caps are not only fashionable, but they are also practical. They help shield your head and face from the sun's harmful UV rays. Baseball caps can also say a lot about your personality. At a glance, others can tell if you are a Cubs fan or a Sox fan, if you attend the University of Chicago or Northwestern University, or if you prefer Nike over Adidas.
There are many different baseball cap styles to choose from. First, there is the one-size-fits-all type. This is a baseball cap that has an adjustable strap in the back for sizing. These caps are pretty common, and are rather cheap. You can also purchase fitted baseball caps. These caps are do not adjust, so you probably have to try several of them on (or measure your head) in order to find out what size you are. The sizes are expressed in inches, such as 7 1/2 inches, 7 3/4 inches, etc. These are usually more expensive than adjustable caps, and are usually made from higher quality material, such as wool. Professional ball players use fitted caps. Another cap style that has become very popular in the last couple of years is something known as Flexfit. These caps are a cross between adjustable and fitted. They don't have a strap on them, but the band is elasticized just a bit in order to give you some flexibility with sizing. Flexfit caps are cheaper than fitted caps, and come in sizes such as Small/Medium, Medium/Large, and Large/Extra Large.Baseball caps are available in a variety of different materials, as well. As I mentioned above, fitted caps are usually made out of wool. You can also find caps made out of cotton, polyester, or a blend of those materials. Trucker hats have made a big comeback in the last couple of years, too. These hats have cotton or some other material in the front section, where the logo would be, and the back section is all mesh.
There is a certain art to wearing a baseball cap. Some people like to bend the bill of the cap until it's in an upside-down "u" shape. In fact, for many years, this was the only cool way to wear a baseball cap. Some retail shops, such as Abercrombie & Fitch, even sell caps that are pre-bent to the perfect degree. These days, however, it is fully acceptable to wear a cap with a totally flat bill. I don't know when this came into style, because I personally think it looks silly, but there are too many people (on TV and in real life) doing it for it not to be a trend. Those who have flat bills usually like to wear the cap tilted to one side, also.
Baseball caps used to be a fashion no-no, but now they are too much a part of our culture to be ignored.
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