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This hat was famously inspired by Trilby O’Ferrall, a character from one of George du Maurier’s novels who, in a stage adaptation, wore an interesting new soft hat that was quickly named after her and adopted by the public in the late 19th century. It has always been more popular in America than in Britain, and because of this is often confused for a fedora – a grave mistake indeed!

WEAR IT: ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE

This hat suits day and night during autumn and winter. Always smart, it’s one both men and women can wear with ease.

OWN IT: BIG HAIR, LONG FACES

As it’s a narrow hat, the trilby suits long faces best. It also works well with big hair as the material is soft and flexible.

STYLE IT: CRISP SHIRT AND TROUSERS

The trilby means business, and it therefore works best with smart outfits – think The Blues Brothers or Marlene Dietrich.

FIND IT: ALMOST EVERYWHERE

Trilbies can be bought in every hat establishment you can think of – vintage shops, high-street shops, milliners and even fancy-dress shops. You now have no excuse not to get one.

PERFECT IT: DON A WAISTCOAT

Whether male or female, this is not only dapper, but authoritative and oh-so-suave.

STYLE GURU

The one and only Justin Timberlake has displayed a wealth of trilbies over the years. The smooth-talking singer often wears them with a Suit & Tie, and that’s Not a Bad Thing.