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Afternoon

Mens Cream Fedora Straw Hat

$57 at American Hat Makers, as of Nov 6, 2026

Color: Cream

Sizes in stock at American Hat Makers as of Nov 6, 2026. Crossed out = sold out.

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Our take · Researched, not tested

Cream straw and a black band. The classic summer fedora, settled.

Cream straw with a black ribbon is the summer fedora most people picture, and for good reason: it suits linen, seersucker and a plain white shirt equally well. This one is soft straw mixed with paper braid, with a 4 1/2 in crown and a 2 3/4 in brim. The 2 in black grosgrain band carries a crosspiece. The sweatband is sewn in. The store shows XL in stock right now, so larger heads are in luck.

Margo's tip: Cream straw shows dust and smudges. Handle it by the crown with clean hands and let a damp hat dry on its own.

What the store lists

  • Material: Soft Pliable Straw and Paper Braid
  • Shape: Fedora
  • Brim: 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
  • Crown height: 4 1/2 in
  • Trim: 2" Black Grosgrain Ribbon Band with Crosspiece
  • Sweatband: Sewn sweatband
  • Origin: Imported, per the store

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Specs and fit

Type
Fedora (Fedora)
Material
Soft Pliable Straw and Paper Braid
Brim
2 3/4 in (7 cm)
Crown
4 1/2 in
Trim
2" Black Grosgrain Ribbon Band with Crosspiece
Sweatband
Sewn sweatband
Features
None listed
Sizes
XL
Color
Cream
Origin
Imported
brim 2 3/4 incrown 4 1/2 in
Side view on a 7 in head, drawn to scale. Dashed lines mean the store doesn't list that number.

Great for

  • Warm-weather parties with light colored clothes
  • A trim brim for crowds and travel
  • Larger heads, with XL in stock

Skip it if

  • You need a hat that packs flat: the store doesn't list it as packable
  • You want a stated UPF rating: this listing doesn't give one
  • You want a cold-weather hat: look at felt

How it compares

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SpecAfternoon
This hat
Nero
Men's
Sicily
Men's
Coronado
Men's
Price$57$57$57$57
TypeFedoraFedoraFedoraFedora
MaterialStrawStrawStrawStraw
Brim2 3/4 in2 3/4 in2 1/2 in2 1/2 in
Packs flatNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
UPFNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
VentedNot statedNot statedYesNot stated
SizesXLSM, MD, LG, XLOne sizeMD

Questions

How should it fit?
Level on your head, about a finger above your eyebrows, clearing the tops of your ears. Sizes in stock run XL to XL. XL fits heads 23 5/8 to 24 1/4 in (60 to 61 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. Between sizes, size up and add an insert.
Is the Afternoon UPF rated?
The listing doesn't state a UPF rating, so don't assume one. Shade depends on the brim and how tight the weave is. Hold it up to a bright light: if light shows through, so does UV.
Does it pack flat?
The store doesn't list it as packable, so don't fold it. Folding straw cracks the weave. Wear it when you travel, or set it crown down in the overhead bin.
How do you clean the Afternoon?
Brush off dust with a soft brush and dab marks with a barely damp cloth. American Hat Makers suggests cornstarch for sweat or grease spots, brushed off after it sits. Never soak straw, and let it dry on its crown.
Can you return it?
Per American Hat Makers, as stated on their site Nov 6, 2026, it offers 90-day easy returns. Policies change, so confirm on the store's page before you order.
Do you sell this hat?
No. American Hat Makers sells it. The store button opens their product page, and we earn a commission if you buy, at no cost to you.

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