What Type of Cowboy Hat Is Right For You?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Type of Cowboy Hat Is Right For You?
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About This Quiz

We can't think of anything more embarrassing than wearing the wrong cowboy hat. Whether you are hitting the riding trail or you are posing for family portraits, your cowboy hat must match both your personality and your head shape. Ill-fitting cowboy hats are for amateurs, and that is simply not the impression you want to give around the ranch.

As we gallop through this quiz, we are going to reach deep inside you and find your inner cowboy. Whether you end up rocking the Cattleman or the Tom Mix, shouldn't be left up to the hat you like the most. You must find the hat that will set off your features and stay on your head during this windy nights on the range.

You might or might not own a set of chaps, but it's not necessary for learning what type of cowboy hat you should wear. The hat you should wear will come down to the hat that matches you and your everyday life. There's a lot of them out there, but we will make your shopping trip easier once you answer our questions.

Which cowboy hat will make you want to get on the horse? Tell us all about yourself, and we will reveal it. Giddy up!

How do you prefer to have your steak cooked?
I don't eat meat.
I like my steak well done.
I like it bleeding.
Medium works for me.
What would be your job on a ranch?
I would be the gardener.
I would be a cattle herder.
I would be a horse trainer.
I would be the chef.
What kind of boots do you wear most often?
Hiking
Cowboy
Combat
Rubber

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Do you have any horse riding experience?
I rode a pony at the fair.
I love riding horses.
I would love to try it.
Horses frighten me.
What cut of jeans do you prefer?
Skinny
Boot
Cargo
Husky
Which country music singer do you like most?
Faith Hill
Luke Bryant
Toby Keith
Miranda Lambert

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Where would you wear a cowboy hat?
I would wear it everywhere.
I would wear it on a date.
I would wear it to a concert.
I would wear it while at the rodeo.
Would you ever ride a bull?
No, bulls are scary.
I could master riding a bull.
I've been on mechanical bull.
It's not my thing.
What kind of truck do you like most?
Nissan Titan
Ford F 1-50
Toyota Tacoma
I don't know anything about trucks.

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Do you own a dog?
I have a couple of dogs.
I do have a dog.
I have some cats.
I don't have pets.
Would you ever wear chaps?
What are chaps?
I could rock some chaps.
I'll pass on the chaps.
I like black leather chaps.
Would you wear spurs on your boots?
I'll pass on the spurs.
I would love to have spurs.
No, but I would like a holster.
I would prefer steel tips on my boots.

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Which John Wayne movie do you like most?
"True Grit"
"El Dorado"
"Rio Bravo"
I don't know his movies.
Do you prefer snaps or buttons on your cowboy shirt?
I prefer tank tops.
I prefer snaps.
I prefer buttons.
I prefer T-shirts.
Do you know how to line dance?
I know how to square dance.
I have no idea how to line dance.
I know all the line dances.
I know a couple of them.

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Which cowboy state would you like to visit?
Oklahoma
Kansas
New Mexico
Texas
What is your favorite part of going camping?
I like sleeping under the stars.
I like sitting around the fire.
I like spending time with family and friends.
My favorite part is going home.
Do you know how to use a lasso?
I could learn fairly quickly.
I'm great with a lasso.
I have no desire to use a lasso.
I know a few other rope tricks.

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What animal would you wear on your belt buckle?
Lion
Jaguar
Bear
Wolf
Would you rock a pink cowboy shirt?
I sure would.
I don't like pink.
I would prefer a blue shirt.
I don't like cowboy shirts.
What would you name your horse?
Buddy McHorse
Winnie Pooh
Clip Clop
Mr. Jackson

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How big would your your holster be?
It would be huge.
It would be a normal size.
I don't need a holster.
It would be big enough to fit a super soaker.
Would you ever try bison roast?
I think I'll pass.
It's really good.
I don't eat meat.
I would try it.
What would you have been in the Wild West?
I would have been a tailor/seamstress.
I would have been the sheriff.
I would have been an outlaw.
I would have been a saloon keeper.

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Do you have a big head?
My head is huge.
I have a normal-sized head.
My head is larger than most.
It depends who you ask.
From what would you prefer your cowboy hat be made?
Leather
Suede
Cotton
Silk
Do you prefer a wide brim hat?
I don't know the difference.
I like the normal brim.
It helps keep the sun out of my eyes.
Wide brims look better.

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Could you pull off a white cowboy hat?
I'm going to try!
I would prefer a natural color.
I want a black cowboy hat.
I prefer a colorful hat.
What kind of watch do you wear?
I wear a smart watch.
I don't wear a watch.
I prefer a pocket watch.
I wear a leather watch.
What kind of horse do you like most?
Clydesdale
Arabian
Appaloosa
Thoroughbred

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