Bigs Novelties Steampunk Accessories Mens Large Top Hat Tall Black Satin Regency Hat for Circus Ringmaster, Victorian, Roaring 20s, Magician, Formal, Costume, Tuxedo, Deluxe High Crown

APPEARANCE: Up close, it closely resembles a real hat, although it doesn't look authentically vintage. It will serve well as a costume piece if handled with care. The finish is durable enough to withstand light to moderate handling. (See Photos)MATERIALS: The materials are reasonably sturdy and well-constructed, with no loose pieces found. They have a pleasing satin finish. I suspect that the finish will withstand light to moderate use. For both appearance and durability issues, I would recommend using both hands when putting it on and taking it off. I would not recommend attempting to change the external brim's existing bends.FIT: This hat has a ½-inch internal horizontal elastic band that runs along the inside of the internal brim edge. I suspect its purpose is to accommodate various head sizes while ensuring a secure fit. I usually wear a size 7 1/8 in Western hats, and this one fits comfortably on my head. The pressure I apply to secure this hat, and its snugness afterwards, is similar to that of my Stetson.There is enough space inside the hat for me to pull it down further over my head, so the top of my head is less than an inch from the internal crown of the hat. Thus, individuals with head sizes slightly smaller than 7 1/8 can wear this hat, but for those with significantly smaller heads, I recommend adding a filler band. Additionally, the hat can comfortably accommodate heads slightly larger than 7 1/8.VALUE: For a costume piece like this, I am good with the $20 price tag.

It doesn't fit my head as well as it may others, but that's not the hat's fault (I have a weirdly shaped dome).For those of us with bigger or oblong skulls, this hat may not be the best fit for you, but you probably already know that, as this is doubtfully the first hat you'll try on and have it not fit. C'mon, fellow bigheads, you know it's not the hat's fault.Bigheads: You will need to squeeze your skull a bit, but eventually you'll break the hat in. Or your skull. Give it time and it will fit one way or another.For those with normal or below average sized domes, this hat should fit quite well.The material is sturdy and should be able to take a few blows before denting or breaking.

I love the look of the hat, it’s lovely for the price, the problem is that it kept coming in crushed. The first time I bought it, it came in a big box and packed safely, but when I opened it up the hat was completely crushed. I try to uncrush the hat, it was so bad it wouldn’t bend out and had rough creases. I returned it, ordered a new one and hoped for the best. It came in an even smaller box and still crushed. This time it wasn’t as bad but you can notice it. Luckily I’m covering it up, I just wish they would package it properly..

Didn't fit my husband and barely fit me when I tried it on. Disappointing; it went back. Also, a little wavy on top and not very carefully packed - just stuck in a box with any protection. That said, it did have a nice satiny look to it that a lot of costume hats don't have. I'd get it for a smaller person -just not a grown man.

My son waited weeks for this hat, local post office said it attempted delivery but I know they didn’t, I watched for the post all day. Finally drove down to the post office and I wasn’t disappointed, great hat and my son won’t take it off. He’s got a bigger head and tons of hair so it fits him perfect! He loves it and that’s what really counts!The reward of him loving it erases the annoyance of the delivery hang up.It’s a nice little hat too, great quality for this price. His next hat will likely be a custom made top hat because he loves this one so dearly. Thanks!!!

These have good potential - nice enough materials. But, the inside of the hat is not stuffed to protect them - which is a disappointment b/c we paid $15/hat - you would expect quality care for that per-hat price. We ordered two hats and BOTH hats arrived seriously dented - and I do not think the issue was JUST shipping to final destination. Each hat was pre-packaged in a plastic wrap, probably from the original manufacturer. Nothing in the original packaging was inserted in the top hat area, allowing the denting to occur on both the brim and in the top hat itself. In terms of "fit" both hats fit an adult, but we ordered ours for children. Unless they are "stuffed" with something in the top, they will be too large for elementary-aged kids (or hang down to their eyebrows).

I had purchased this for a one-day show, and I'm going to be honest with you it was quite a good product. I paid for it and then I brought it back with me after the show. The satin ribbon is quite nice and what the product people do not tell you is that it's slightly smaller at the top than on the base so is built kind of in a pilgrim hat Style. However if you just want to do a one-day magic show or a one-day something or other that you need to Top Hat in this is probably the best price for your money thing on Amazon. It made a great addition to my costume.

I have been looking for a top hat for ringmaster costumes for a parade performance. I have ordered several different hats- most are junk. This one actually looks decent and gets a pass. It is a bit more expensive than the felt hats, but It looks much better and I think it will hold up better. The ribbon gives it a classy look as well.