Downton Abbey captured audiences from the moment it first aired in 2011, all the way through its third and final film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025). The drama and history are a big part of the appeal — but for us, the real showstoppers are the hats. The post-Edwardian setting was an era when your outfit was only as good as the hat that topped it. Here are the styles that define the Downton look, and how to wear them today.
The official trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025), from Focus Features.
The top hat
Nothing says post-Edwardian Yorkshire like a genuine top hat — the crowning touch of white-tie evenings and grand occasions at the estate. A soft wool topper like the Renegade Vivienne Top Hat brings that formal elegance within reach. See our full range of top hats.
The homburg
For refined daywear, the homburg — with its single crown crease and stiff, upturned brim — was the dignified choice of the era’s gentlemen. The Bailey Godfather Homburg captures the look perfectly. Browse all homburg hats.
The flat cap
Downstairs and out in the countryside, the humble wool flat cap ruled — the everyday hat of chauffeurs, gamekeepers, and estate workers. A classic Kangol Wool 504 is a timeless pick. Explore our flat caps & ivy caps.
For the ladies: the cloche & wide brim
The ladies of Downton moved from sweeping wide-brim Edwardian hats into the sleek, close-fitting cloche of the 1920s. A bell-shaped cloche like the Scala Grace Wool Cloche is the perfect finishing touch — or make a grander statement with one of our women’s wide-brim hats.
Ready to bring a little Downton elegance to your own wardrobe? Explore our top hats, homburgs, flat caps, and cloches — with free US shipping on orders over $100.
