The baseball cap has become a fashion staple menswear. Perfect for the casual occasion, the baseball cap has also penetrated into other arenas. Some celebrities have made it their trademark, others use it make a fashion statement.
Did you know that the baseball cap was first brought into existence by a baseball team? That team was the Brooklyn Excelsiors in 1860. But it took another half a century before the concept behind the baseball cap was widely accepted.
After 1900, the baseball cap became an important means by which to identify teams, as well as offering a shield from keeping the sun out of players’ peepers during the games.
With the explosion of television sports in the 20th century, the baseball cap piqued interest to become part of the everyday man’s casual uniform. To get the best from your baseball caps, the following tips are recommended:
- Take the sticker off the brim. You don’t have to let everyone know its brand.
- Make sure it fits your head. There is nothing like constantly adjusting a windswept cap down the street to ruin your entire look.
- On the same note, ensure it is not cutting off your circulation. A big red line across your forehead isn’t cute.
- Wear it backwards seldomly and carefully if you want to be taken seriously. Never wear it sideways.
- Opt for simplicity over showiness wherever possible. A plain cap is classier and will go with anything in your wardrobe.
- If you’re going to wear a cap for the day, make sure hair is not looking bad!