[hats] don't leave home without one

Nobody should leave home without a hat. They define us, protect us, keep the rain off us but which to choose? You could start downmarket, with a leather cap:

... or try an Akubra, Brit style:

Failing that, you can try it Aussie style:

... or American. For some people, the hat is them:

You don't even need a hat - Tess sports her own 'non-hat' design here:

... and this scruff, Nureyev, opts for the beanie or toque which has seen better days:

Of course, the trilby and its cousins are a step up in the right direction:

... but to really cut a dash, the bowler with traditional uniform:

... and not so traditional might be your thing.

Please don't wear the apple to the front though. It's meant to hang elegantly from the rear brim:

Some prefer the historic touch:

... or the dashing sheikh:

... but all black, I'm afraid, is strictly non-u:

Wide-brimmed hats are always fashionable either for him:

... her:

... or for the French, where line of vision is not a primary consideration:

If you're the outgoing type, you can adorn it with Moulin Rouge plumes:

Or just sport the plumes on their own. Let's face it, some people just cannot wear headgear:

... and for some, the hairstyle itself is the trademark:

It's hard to see the Banksy face mask going together with a hat:

When all is said and done, it's your choice. My personal favourite is the little number below: