As it happens, I have a young child with a passionate love for fancy hats. He's been wearing a similarly styled children's hat all summer that is made of a smooth, light-colored plaid material. I realized that he would keep trying to wear that snazzy hat even as the weather grew colder and it wasn't sufficiently warm, so I bought him this one.

Now, my kids have really big noggins, so, pre-elementary school, his head measures for an adult size small hat (21.25 inches, I think.) This hat is a little bit loose on him, but not to the point of being unwearable. I think the sizing is right on as an adult Small/Medium. For my little guy, the extra room lets him wear his sweatshirt hood up under the cool hat, keeping him both warm and stylish.

For the price, I am impressed with the quality of this hat. The only thing I don't like is the little metal badge on the hatband, and I noticed today (after owning for one week) that it has come unglued from one of its two connection points and will likely soon disappear. (I don't mind.) My son is looking for a feather whenever we are outside, as he thinks this hat could use even more flair!

The lining is a rich-looking satin--almost definitely polyester. My son doesn't find it itchy or in any way annoying. He says the hat is comfortable. All the stitching seems true and, aside from the tacky little badge, which, honestly, is pretty small and unobtrusive, the details look pretty sharp. I'm very glad I bought this, and so is the recipient.