And get a hat made from the right stuff. Always 10x beaver felt. That's the finest. Leather has its place, but it will shrink up on you and you'll be in Chinese torture hell. Be very careful of that.
Straw is excellent.
There's nothing better than good Panama straw in the summer. You get those at Manny's in Texas. My hats are made by a lady in Wisdom, Montana. 5. Finally, almost any color is okay. But no pink .