Black leather-look bucket hat for women and men

A plague doctor hat is a black headpiece with a low, flat crown and a wide, flat brim, similar to those worn by the figures from the plague epidemics. The hat is made of leather-look polyester and is designed for women and men. Wear it for Halloween, a horror party, or a medieval-themed party.

Features of the plague doctor hat

• The hat is completely black, with a matte leather look and stitching along the brim.
• A narrow band in the same black color runs around the crown, keeping the silhouette sleek.
• The material is polyester, so the hat is lightweight and retains its shape throughout a long party evening.
• The dimensions are 33 x 10 x 36 cm, with a wide brim that extends well over your temples.
• Do not wash, dry clean, bleach, tumble dry, or iron.

Why did plague doctors wear this kind of hat?

The plague doctor is a figure from the seventeenth century: physicians who visited plague patients wearing a long cloak, a beak mask, and a wide black hat. This hat was part of their professional attire and made them easily recognizable on the street. Since the Venetian carnival and modern horror culture adopted the image, the combination of a beak and a black hat has become one of the most famous spooky silhouettes. Unlike a top hat or Tyrolean hat, this style has a low, flat crown, allowing the wide brim to cast extra shadow over the face.

How to wear the black plague doctor hat at a party

Position the hat slightly forward so that the brim covers your eyes and the silhouette remains menacing. Pair it with a long black cloak or cape, tall boots, and dark gloves for a complete historical look. If you are walking in a parade or procession, keep the wide brim in mind and choose a hairstyle that stays flat. The hat looks best under a beak mask, as the brim will extend above the beak.

Order the plague doctor hat for your Halloween look. Customers rate us 8.7, and you have 14 days to return it.