Boston's Best Places To Buy A Hat

Maybe you've always been known for your love of hats. Or maybe you're looking for a new way to spice up your style. Either way, hats aren't just fashion forward, they're a great fashion choice with the fall weather in full effect. So no matter if you're looking for something practical to keep yourself warm against the fall and winter chill or if you're just looking to warm up your wardrobe, Boston has some great places to buy hats.

Galvin-ized Headwear
450 Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 834-2910
www.galvinized-hats.com

There is absolutely no way to talk about hats in Boston without mentioning Marie Galvin and her amazing millinery Galvin-ized. The shop is a favorite world-over of both hat and art lovers. If you've ever been awed by the types of fanciful hats seen on the Royal family or worn at the Kentucky Derby, this is absolutely the best shop for you. Marie Galvin's creations are unique, beautifully made and sure to be a conversation piece.

Salmagundi
765 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-5047
www.salmagundiboston.com

Salmagundi is Boston's go-to store when it comes to hats. The shop really offers a little bit of everything from the tried-and-true styles that have stood the test of fashion time to the hippest looks out there this season. The incredibly friendly staff is well versed in hats and, if you're new to this kind of accessory, are a great resource for finding the right fit and style for your face.

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Goorin Bros.
130 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 247-4287
www.goorin.com

Historically, everyone wore hats. Today, that's not the case. So it's not surprising that for most shops, hats are tucked away in one little corner of the accessory section and not given much thought. Goorin Bros. is the exact opposite. Its entire business is hats. And, as you can imagine, since hats are the center stage in this little Newbury Street shop, it has a discriminating collection of them. Add in a staff that treats customer service the old fashioned way and you have a cannot-be-beat retail experience that will have you quickly filling your closets with hat boxes.

Fat Tony's
273 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-4990
www.fat-tonys.com

Of course, not everyone is looking to bring hats back as an everyday fashion accessory. And, let's be real, we're talking Boston. Boston lives for its sports. The vast majority of hat buyers in Boston are looking more to show their support for their team than to show off their own fashion sense. Fat Tony's has probably the biggest selection of licensed sports team hats in the entire city of Boston. And when you're talking Boston, that's saying a lot.

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Helen's Leather Shop
110 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 742-2077
www.helensleather.com

This little Charles Street shop holds a big secret. Walking by it can be easy, but Helen's is actually the largest seller of cowboy boots in the Northeast. You may have noticed that the shop is not called Helen's Boot Shop. That's because, along with an amazing array of leather shoes and cowboy boots, the store also has a splendid collection of hats. They are leather, so vegans beware, but if you want a true-to-your-boots western style hat, Helen's Leather Shop is the place to get one.