AOL Buddies | Y2K Denim Dad Hat

$37.95

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Color CRT Static Black Dial-up Midnight Blue

It was 12:07 AM on a school night in 2002 when the dial-up finally gave in.
Not Bing. Not Google. Just that low-fi “you’ve got mail” hum that felt like home.

The buddy list glowed against the CRT haze.
Hot4U92 flickered online. SkeetKing popped back up after his “BRB pizza rolls” exile.
Even MsPacWife re-emerged, dropping away messages like AIM was her diary:

“buffering feelings…”
“still loading…”

The screen was grainy, the avatars blocky, and the Angelfire links?
They took nine whole minutes to load, and every one felt like treasure.

That washed-out, lived-in haze?
This hat carries the same energy.
Like your buddy list, but worn into fabric.

Specs & Size

Dad cap with a washed-out vintage feel. Embroidered nostalgia. Big retro soul.

US Embroidered
Blank product sourced from OTTO®, largest blank cap source in America
100% cotton twill, vintage-washed finish
Unstructured, 6-panel, low-profile
Curved visor, 6 sewn eyelets
Adjustable strap with metal snap antique brass finish buckle
Black sweatband
Head circumference: 18″–23″ (47 cm–59 cm)
Made on demand to reduce overproduction

Disclaimers:

The hats are distressed, so there might be some color differences between hats of the same color making each item even more unique.
Due to printing specifications, lighter-colored prints may have a visible seam pushing through.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Size guide (inches)

	A	B	C	D
One size	18 ½-23 ¼	4 ⅜	2 ⅞	7 ⅛

Returns & Shipping

Free Shipping

Your hat is made just for you after you order, so it takes a little longer than Amazon.

Making your hat: 3–7 business days.
Getting it to your door: 3–8 business days after that
If anything runs late, I'll keep you posted. But honest average is 8 days from checkout to doorstep.

Real Shipping Stats

I track every order. The honest average is about 8 days from checkout to doorstep, weekends included, anywhere in the US.

For data nerds: average shipping time (from dispatch to delivered) is around 4.44 days including weekends. If you count days from when ordered to delivered, average delivery time is around 7.89 days, including weekends.

Returns

Every hat is made to order just for you, so I can't accept returns on worn hats (T^T) but I want you happy with it.

Arrived damaged or not what you ordered? Email me within 30 days and I'll make it right with a replacement or refund.
Sizing worries? Check the size guide above. The adjustable strap fits most heads, and if it's truly off, email me and we'll figure it out together

Bottom for legal purposes:

No returns/exchanges unless damaged/incorrect item. We will only accept unworn, unwashed products back.
Ensure to review the sizing guide prior to placing your order. Returns will be handled case by case for fit issues.
Contact within 30 days for damaged/incorrect items. Returns need to be shipped back to the address listed on your packing slip. You will be expected to pay the return shipping cost. For more information check the refund policy details here. And send us an email for more instructions.