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The floppy hat typically has a deep crown and a very wide, unstructured brim without stiffening or wiring. They were popular from the late 1960s through the 1970s. They can be plain or embellished, but the distinguishing factor is the loose brim.

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1960s/1970s Mr. John Jr. straw hat - Courtesy of thespectrum

1960s/1970s Mr. John Jr. straw hat

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1960s floppy hat  - Courtesy of bigyellowtaxivintage

1960s floppy hat

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c 1970 Henry Margu floppy hat - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

c 1970 Henry Margu floppy hat

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1970s pink chiffon floppy hat  - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1970s pink chiffon floppy hat

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1970s floppy hat  - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1970s floppy hat

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1970s Betmar floppy brim hat - Courtesy of alleycatsvintage

1970s Betmar floppy brim hat

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1970s Betmar floppy hat -  Courtesy of alleycatsvintage

1970s Betmar floppy hat

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1970s floppy bridesmaid hat - Courtesy of Deco to Disco Vintage

1970s floppy bridesmaid hat

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1970s houndstooth floppy brim hat  - Courtesy of alleycatsvintage

1970s houndstooth floppy brim hat

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1970s floppy garden hat - Courtesy of thespectrum

1970s floppy garden hat

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1980s wide brim hat  - Courtesy of alleycatsvintage

1980s wide brim hat

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