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Optimo style today:

Optimo style today:

My vote is for the 1/2 inch Pewter

I agree with the others that the hat seems to sit at an okay height. My concern is that this hat may actually be too large for you. It could be a trick of the camera, but the sweatband doesn't appear to rest against your head.

Crosby Square

Hello all! I have been thinking lately about the little crown pillow/cushion seen inside some montecristi and other straw hats. Does anyone have any info on how these are made? Edited to provide reference image:

From the other day... Vintage Stetson Playboy.

Can't wait to see this one in person

I believe this is the PDF you are searching for:

Crosspost from New Hats Thread:

On the derby/bowler train myself as well:

I could be wrong, but that almost reminds me of Barathea fabric.

I'd vote trilby on that one.

Pre-Stetson Mallory Twelve-Fifty

Not sure on the era, but based on the fabric, I would call this an orphaned suit jacket.