Crooks & Castles Caps Clothing

Crooks and Castles Caps and the Hat Beside Them

Crooks and Castles caps share this page with a bucket hat, and for now that bucket hat is the only piece listed here: white cotton twill covered in a leaf and fruit print. Hats have long been part of Crooks and Castles collections, with snapbacks, bucket hats and embroidered logos appearing across its seasons, although no snapback or fitted cap is in stock on this store at the moment. That is worth knowing before you shop, because a bucket hat fits and wears very differently from a peaked cap. Browse the Crooks and Castles caps and hats page in the grid above, and use the notes below to compare hat shapes, sizing and care.

Why a Bucket Hat Sits in Caps

As the store's only brimmed hat so far, the bucket hat is listed here as well as under Crooks and Castles accessories. Knit beanies, which have no brim, will get their own page once they arrive.

Three Brimmed Shapes Compared

A snapback has a structured front, a flat or curved peak and an adjustable strap at the back. A fitted cap has the same front but a closed back, sold by head size. A bucket hat drops the peak in favor of a brim all the way around and a soft crown.

When a Structured Front Suits You

Stiff front panels hold a logo upright and keep the cap's shape on a hook or shelf. They suit a sharper, sportier outfit and sit higher on the head.

When a Soft Crown Suits You

An unstructured crown sits closer and packs flat. It looks more relaxed and covers more of the head, which is why bucket hats are so common in summer.

Shade From an All-Round Brim

Covering Eyes, Ears and Neck

Because the brim circles the whole hat, it shades the back of your neck and the tops of your ears as well as your eyes, something a peaked cap cannot do. The stitched rows on this brim keep it angled down instead of flopping.

A White Ground in Hot Weather

Light colors reflect more sunlight than black, so the white base of the leaf print cotton twill bucket hat stays cooler on a beach day or at an outdoor show than a dark cap would. Cotton twill also lets air pass through the crown.

Matching a Printed Hat to Printed Clothes

Echoing the Palm Trees on a Tie-Dye Tee

The basketball tie-dye tee with palm trees is gray and navy with slanted white letters and a pink hoop, and its small palms make a loose partner for the leaves on the hat. Both pieces lean on summer imagery, so the pairing belongs to warm days at a park, a court or the beach. Keep the bottom half plain: a pair of black Crooks and Castles fleece shorts with a print on one leg only lets the hat and the tee do the talking.

Letting the Hat Carry the Pattern

If you prefer one print per outfit, wear the hat with a plain front. The flecked oat heather hoodie has only a small black emblem on the left chest, so on a cool evening the hat stays the only pattern you have on.

Finding the Right Head Size

Taking a Tape Measurement

Run a soft tape around your head where the band will sit, just above the ears and across the forehead. The hat is offered in S, M, L, XL and XXL, the same letters used on the clothing, so note your number and check it against the Crooks and Castles size guide, or contact us before ordering if a head size is not listed there.

Between Two Sizes

A bucket hat has no strap to tighten, so if you fall between sizes, pick the larger one. A slightly loose crown can be worn further back, while one that is too tight rides up and leaves a mark on the forehead.

Keeping a Cotton Twill Hat in Shape

Cold Water and No Bleach

Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent, and skip bleach on the white ground because it can dull the green leaves. The care guide for printed pieces has more on washing printed cotton.

Reshaping the Brim While It Dries

After pressing out the water, run your fingers along the stitched brim to set its slope, stuff the crown loosely with a dry towel, and leave it to air dry. A tumble dryer can shrink twill and bend the brim out of line.

Questions About Crooks and Castles Caps

Are Snapbacks or Fitted Caps in Stock?

Not right now. The only hat in this section is the white leaf print bucket hat.

Which Fabric Is Used for the Bucket Hat?

Cotton twill, with rows of stitching around the brim to help it keep its slope.

Does the Hat Have an Adjustable Strap?

No. It has a soft crown with no strap, so you choose it by head size, from S to XXL.

What Color Is the Hat?

A white ground printed with large green leaves and small dark fruit, with a small black woven CROOKS label on the band.

Why Does the Bucket Hat Appear Under Caps and Accessories?

It is listed in both places so you can find it from either section.

How Should I Dry the Hat?

Let it air dry after reshaping the crown and brim, and keep it out of the tumble dryer.