Question

Head coverings were probably the first forms of apparel put on by early humans, probably for protection from rain and sun. Hats for men have been considered proper fashion for centuries, but the popularity of hats, aside from baseball caps, declined in the second half of the 20th century. Now, in the early 21st century, the fashionable men's hat is seeing a resurgence in popularity. Led by styles such as the fedora and the panama, men are again choosing to add a "lid" to a stylish outfit when dressing up is required. Men are again finding that the hat is an accessory capable of expressin

Answer 1

What is the best summary of this passage?
After being popular for centuries, hats declined in popularity in the last half of the 20th Century.
Hat styles such as the fedora, the panama, and the baseball cap are popular.
After a decline, hats are seeing a resurgence in popularity as part of a fashionable outfit.
Early humans first used hats to protect themselves from rain and sun, and hat popularity is growing.

Answer 2

There's a few key pieces in this passage:
"...but the popularity of hats, aside from baseball caps, declined in the second half of the 20th century."
"...the fashionable men's hat is seeing a resurgence in popularity."
"Men are again finding that the hat is an accessory capable of expressing..."

I hope this helps. Just know that, a summary has to cover the main points. If there are five main points, and three secondary details, they will exclude those details. Some of the information in this passage is irrelevant and can be left out.