12 Best Cowboy Hats for Women

If you picture a cowboy hat, you probably think of the classic cattleman first. It is characterized by a crease in the top with two ridges on the sides of the crown. With a wide brim, you'll stand out in a crowd and keep your eyes shaded from the sun. And with all the color options, you can make it all your own.

If you like the cattleman shape but want to accentuate your jawline, try a pinch front! The crease at the front is typically a little deeper to create a sharper angle. It's another classic option with a large brim, interior leather sweatband and a tooled leather hat band.

The original cowboy hat that Stetson designed in 1862 didn't have a pinch in the crown. The classic style is now called Boss of the Plains, or open crown. This updated version is made of 100% Australian wool with an adjustable band for just the right fit. Scroll through their leather band trims for more customization.

If you like the idea of the Boss of the Plains flat brim with the ridges of a cattleman, try this rancher! It's the best of both worlds featuring a wide brim with no trim for a more modern look. It also has an adjustable velcro sweatband to create the perfect fit.

You can't go wrong with a Stetson cowboy hat. The founder, John B. Stetson, inventing this entire style of hat in 1862! Stetson cowboy hats can cost up to $5,000, but this version is available on Amazon for just about $125. Thanks to the crushable wool felt material, you can pack it without worrying it'll lose its shape.

Wearing a straw cowboy hat is the best way to keep cool on hot summer days. Ree actually wears a lightweight straw hat just like this one when she's out on the ranch with the crew. "It provides great sun protection because it shades you on all sides," she says. This one is made in the U.S.A out of raffia. It has a shapable brim to suit your taste, and an internal sweatband and vented crown to keep your head cool.

Made of 100% leather means this cowboy hat not only looks rugged—it is rugged. This version is built to last and protect you from the elements. The sweatband is sewn in so does not adjust but it comes with free adjustment pads for a customized fit. Also, the leather will mold over time to fit your head even better with each wear.

This classic cowboy silhouette is artisan made out of soft Australian wool felt. It has an interior ribbon to adjust the fit and a sweatband on the inner brim. The colors will go with everything, too!

A tapered front brim gives this otherwise thoroughly traditional hat a modern feel. This 100% straw hat is lightweight enough to wear while hiking, gardening, or roaming around your own ranch (okay, maybe your backyard) for fun. It has a moisture-wicking sweatband that stretches to fit your head just right.

Save your wallet with this beaded straw cowboy hat. It's affordable, lightweight, breathable, and has an interior sweatband as well. It has thousands of five-star reviews and comes in a dozen other style options!

Of course this list has to include a hat called "pioneer!" But beyond that, the color is just so fun and playful. It will really pop any outfit, and you can still stay rugged and feminine at the same time. The cotton construction will keep you head cool, and it comes in more neutral shades if you prefer that more.

This soft felt Stetson hat would look just as good with a casual jean jacket as it would a dressier outfit for a night on the town. The real pheasant feather tucked into the band is an elegant touch. With an interior cotton headband for comfort and an extra wide 4.5-inch brim for style, you'll want to wear it day and night.