The last article was aboutsteampunk jewelry , this time we will talk about a universal accessory in the movement steampunk , the hat. Almost everyone has seen someone wearing a steampunk hat from time to time. And we've all wondered, what kind of hat was it?

Our main idea is to introduce you to the best steampunk hats that you can find online nowadays. You can buy them or even take ideas for your DIY (do it yourself) project.

Steampunk Hats Comparison

Types of Steampunk Hats

Hat Type	Description	Main Material	Accessories Used	Distinctive features
Aviator Hat	Used for the safety and comfort of the first pilots	Leather	None (when purchased)	Durable, resistant to low temperatures and winds
Hat with glasses	Black felt hats with built-in glasses	Felt	Glasses	Offers a retrofuturistic look
Top hat	Steampunk emblem, modifiable with various materials	Leather, velvet	Belts, gears	Symbol of class, easily recognizable
Hat with belt	Simple and elegant design, often with a belt at the base	Leather	Buckles, gears, bolts	Burlesque style, classic for retrofuturistic evenings
Bowler hat	Classic sobriety, adaptable with steampunk accessories	Felt	Gears, belts	Classic sobriety, adaptable to everyday use
Cowboy hat	Rare but transformable with steampunk decorations	Leather	Various steampunk accessories	Cowboy look with a steampunk touch
Deerstalker cap	Associated with Sherlock Holmes, adaptable to steampunk with accessories	Tweed	Glasses, masks	Detective look, often used in retrofuturistic cosplays
Captain's cap	Perfect for airship commander looks	Miscellaneous	Protective glasses	Often used for captain cosplays
Engineer hat	Medium sized top hat, decorated with gears and goggles	Leather, felt	Gears, glasses	Typically used for steampunk engineer cosplays
Explorer Hat	Long, classic hats, heavily decorated	Leather, felt	Miscellaneous	Eye-catching, ideal for a full steampunk costume
Fascinator	Small feminine hat, perfect for highlighting a hairstyle	Felt, fabrics	Feathers, small gears	Neat and elegant style, highlights the hairstyle

We have found several types of Steampunk Hats of various shapes and uses. In fact, they are interesting for their history...

History of the Steampunk Hat.

A little cultural parenthesis on the steampunk hat . To situate yourself in the historical context, you will find classic steampunk hats. They all come from the 19th century, in Victorian and Edwardian England, but also in the Belle Époque and sometimes the Roaring Twenties.

The concept behind this is that each hat has roots deep in the 19th century Industrial Revolution period. From there, you will therefore see the design and modernism that influence each steampunk design .

The whole range of vintage models are usable. Sometimes the top hats will need a strange color or just a few mechanical elements to become Steampunk. You just have to move the slider between the classic and the fantastic style to dose and achieve your ideal retrofuturistic look.

We'll give you some ideas about different hats and their most common uses...

STEAMPUNK LEATHER AVIATOR HAT.

In this case, the aviator hat was a popular accessory worn in the late 19th century, since hot air balloons and the first airships. This kind of accessory was essential for travel because there were few closed compartments on airplanes and airships .

So, the idea behind the design was the safety and comfort of the rider. The principle was kept for the old helmets of the first bikers, the disadvantage this time coming from the lack of protection against impacts. A pleasant vintage look is obtained by using leather as the main material.

Leather is a noble and warm material. It is essential in an authentic approach. Leather is durable and will withstand low temperatures as well as gusts of wind. In addition, leather items are always a good starting point for a steampunk look. Not only because of the period they represent, but also because it is a well-defined color that is usually used in other steampunk costumes .

You will notice that these items do not carry a steampunk emblem in themselves. It is this kind of black or brown steampunk hat that you will have to complete with other steampunk accessories . Often a pair of glasses or a mask which will also sometimes be integrated.

HATS WITH STEAMPUNK GOGGLES.

you will then realize that in steampunk culture, goggles are often integrated into the hat. Goggles are essential in a highly mechanized universe, with smoke and steam everywhere. Whether on trains, stations, factories or even on the street, they provide comfort and reinforce the desired retrofuturistic look.

You will notice an impressive number of black felt hats that exist with their goggles built in. This is not always the right way to do it, steampunk goggles are not usable since they are most of the time attached to the hat, they do not meet the expectations of any steampunk enthusiast.

TOP HATS OR STEAMPUNK TOP HATS.

This is perhaps the most important paragraph. Why? Because thetop hat is the true emblem of steampunk fashion and design. Everyone loves and recognizes its shape at a glance.

You will find many different models. Hats can be modified in many ways, you can add belts, stripes, gears to decorate. You can even change the material, going from leather to velvet while preserving the steampunk design.

This style remains above all a symbol of class since it was traditionally worn by gentlemen. Very often Lords and other bourgeois could be distinguished by the headgear.

STEAMPUNK HAT WITH BELT

This is a simple and elegant design for many hats. The different hat styles all have their version with a belt, often at its base. The buckle is an important element, well placed in evidence. The sewn pieces of leather, gears and bolts often accompany the belt.

This type of hat is classic. If you don't know what to wear for your retrofuturistic party, try it and wear steampunk goggles or a proper Victorian costume and you are ready.

This type of hat has a distinctive design, with a burlesque style in some way. Of course, it will not be enough, in itself, to achieve a real cosplay or steampunk design, but it will work if you simply combine it with accessories or even retro futuristic jewelry.

STEAMPUNK BOWLER HAT

Another black hat (very often) that remains essential. Bowler hats are always sober in one way or another. But, in some cases, you will always find a way to make it unique with gears or the famous belt etc ...

This is awesome. This is the way to go for steampunk accessories . Keeping things simple allows you to wear your creations in your daily activities without anyone noticing. This is the kind of steampunk item we love.

STEAMPUNK COWBOY HAT.

Although you can find a lot of steampunk top hats, there is not a large selection in the cowboy style. However, the best way to solve the problem is to decorate your hat yourself in a steampunk style.

Regardless, there are a few cowboy hat styles that will work. And, of course, if what you're looking for is a high-end hat, go for a leather item.

Take this cowboy hat as an example. This is the type of hat you'll want to turn into a steampunk with accessories. You already have the steampunk feel, so it's not hard to improve it.

DEERSTALKER CAP

Unfortunately for us steampunkers, there is no real connection between the deerstalker cap and steampunk other than Sherlock Holmes. This type of beret was often used for hunting, so it seems offbeat when worn by a detective.

Anyway, here is the link with steampunk, Sherlock Holmes being an iconic character, used in many books, films and cosplay with a retro futuristic influence. You can marry it with a steampunk mask or a pair of goggles and you're done.

I would just like to draw your attention to one last point: be careful with the manufacture of your cap, check that it is made of tweed and of good quality, as there are many low-end caps... it would not survive the first wash.

STEAMPUNK CAPTAIN CAP

There is an association between captains and steampunk. In fact, there is a lot of steampunk fiction in which airships are commanded by captains, who tend to be the main character of the story.

There is nothing extraordinary in using all kinds of caps that remind of the navy, aviation or the army in general. The true steampunk spirit also lies in the combination with steampunk goggles.

This is also an excellent DIY project, think about making a captain's hat for your next steampunk DIY project. This can be a great idea to get a unique object, to your taste and really in the spirit of recycling appreciated by the community.

Anyway, if you want to buy a steampunk captain hat, you can check out our hat collection.

STEAMPUNK ENGINEER HAT.

Do you know the classic steampunk engineer costume? The ones with different brown striped suits and white shirts underneath? Well, there will be certain hats that will suit this costume better than others.

I think you will get the best result by using one of the most common steampunk hats we have talked about. In this case, I recommend you to wear the steampunk hat for men, a classic.

This is a medium sized top hat that is properly decorated with copper gears and also includes steampunk goggles.

This is the perfect solution for all types of steampunk engineer cosplay.

STEAMPUNK EXPLORER HAT

In this case, explorer hats are radically different. These are the classic long hats that are extensively decorated. They also look amazing. But these are eye-catching. You will notice that everyone will comment on your steampunk hat in one way or another.

And that's fine with me. If you have a full steampunk costume, then you have nothing to worry about. You will find yourself dressed in a beautiful suit and a magnificent explorer hat. Let's take as an example the Stetson hat, practical and made for backpacking.

STEAMPUNK FASCINATOR HAT.

Have you ever seen those girls who wear those tiny hats on the side of their head? Well, they are called fascinator hats. And you can find them in the steampunk type quite easily. Overall, this is a classic steampunk girl hat.

They are interesting in many ways. It is a simple hat that offers a neat steampunk style but also allows the wearer to show off their hairstyle. This way, if you want to go for a cosplay or just want to look pretty with your haircut, this is a perfect option.

STEAMPUNK HAT ACCESSORIES

There are many accessories and supplies you can use to decorate your steampunk hat.

FOAM AND FELT.

This is perhaps one of the most basic elements you will discover when making your own steampunk hat. Foam boards are a great alternative to create different structures and surfaces for your hat. For example, imagine you want to recreate a copper hat. Next, you will need to cut your foam board into tiny pieces that will look like tin pieces once you color them metallic copper.

The same goes for polyester felt or metallic foil. You can wrap your top hat with felt to get an amazing Victorian or industrial look. These deep changes to create your own steampunk hat are daring and you may not get it right the first time, it just takes a little practice and maybe an artistic streak.

FEATHERS.

Feathers are also an awesome alternative for some steampunk hat designs. If you want to create a steampunk hat for women, we suggest you pick up a pair of feathers.

When placed appropriately, they provide style and do not distort the steampunk design. I would use the same ones that are used to build dream catchers. A it's up to you.

GEARS AND MECHANICAL PARTS.

Gears are the essence of an easy but somewhat mundane steampunk style. You can buy a pack of steampunk gears, avoid making them yourself.

In the same style there are bags of various mechanical parts, such as pieces of watches, vintage keys etc.

STEAMPUNK HAT IMAGES.

If you are looking for inspiring steampunk hat images, we recommend you to check outour Pinterest board . We update it frequently with the most beautiful steampunk hats we find on the web.

Thanks for reading,choose your hat and create your own steampunk style.

See you soon vaporist.