Paper Party Hats

Stretch Your Party Budget with Paper Hats!

Paper hats aren't what they used to be. If the thought of a paper hat invokes images of classroom dunce caps or soda jerks in the 1950s, it's time to expand your knowledge of the fun that can be had with paper hats.

Cone Hats: The Global Symbol of a Good Time

Shaped like cones and typically including an elastic strap to hold the hat in place, cone hats are suitable for most festivities and symbolize a good time.

The History of Cone Hats

Cone hats actually have an interesting history, with pointed hats originally dating back to ancient Egypt, according to some historians. Mongolian women warriors were said to have worn cone hats before the distinctively shaped hats were popularized among Medieval royal women.

The Evolution of Cone Hats

Nowadays, party cone hats can take on many different forms and designs. From traditional birthday cone hats to narwhal cone hats that rival the real thing, cone hats are as varied as the people who wear them. They're a popular choice because they're inexpensive and everyone knows cone hats mean it's party time!

Versatile Paper Hats

Paper is versatile and can be fashioned into many different shapes and sizes, making it the perfect material for inexpensive party hats. Cowboy hats, fedoras, sombrero hats and even floppy sun hats can be made from paper. Guests will have a blast wearing party hats to help get them in to the mood for a party!

Head Boppers as Fun Head Toppers

Head boppers look like headbands but have fun boppers on top. Sometimes the boppers move and sometimes they sit atop the head without moving. Either way, it's a fun and easy way to give guests festive paper headgear without a chin strap. With head boppers, guests can become unicorns, Mardi Gras royalty, leprechauns or just about anything else you can imagine.

Paper Hat Costume Ideas

Whether you're pulling a costume together for a Halloween party or trying to create an inexpensive costume to wear on stage in a play, paper hats can elevate your costume without emptying your wallet.

1. Every chef needs a tall chef hat. Add some gory details to transform your costume into an evil chef who has victims on the menu.
2. A donut shoppe employee needs a paper hat for work. But a zombie donut shoppe employee might cross "donut" out and write "brains."
3. A clown might enjoy wearing a colorful accordion hat, as would a circus ring leader or someone from a fable.

Inexpensive Costume Options and Party Supplies

Paper hats can be a good option for stretching your party supply budget. There's just something about a fun hat that gives guests permission to let loose and have fun. Paper party hats are a great way to increase the fun without increasing your budget.