shortbrimmed

Shortbrimmed is a descriptive term used in fashion and millinery to describe hats whose brim width is shorter than is typical for their style. It can apply to various hat types, including fedoras, trilbies, porkpies, sun hats, and other brimmed caps. The term is sometimes written as short-brimmed or shortbrimmed and is used to distinguish these hats from broad- or wide-brimmed designs.

A shortbrimmed hat projects only a modest amount from the crown, often resulting in a cleaner silhouette. The brim may be flat, curved, or upturned, depending on the style, with the shorter brim contributing to a more compact overall profile. Brim width is a primary factor in the look and function of the hat, affecting shading, face visibility, and wearability in warmer weather.

Usage and context: The descriptor appears in fashion writing and retailer descriptions when a hat is intentionally minimized in brim width to produce a sleek, urban aesthetic or to suit practical considerations in hot environments. It is commonly applied to classic men’s styles such as trilbies and some fedoras, though the term can describe other brimmed headwear as well.

Related terms include wide-brimmed, brim, trilby, fedora, porkpie, and sun hat. While not a formal category, shortbrimmed serves as a concise stylistic note to differentiate designs with reduced brim projection from their wider-brimmed counterparts.