I have always loved the hat Dana Andrews wore in 'Laura', but had given up on finding one, so ordered a custom and then as fate would have it this turned up on Ebay, with 'cav' edge and just about in my size, perhaps a tad too small but I really dont care.
The felt is incredible...
I've just purchased my first vintage hat, a Sak's fifth avenue which I'll post pictures of later. I had always imagined that the perceived greater quality of vintage was perhaps exaggerated. But I really am amazed at the difference in felt between this hat and the winchester beaver hats I own...
Thanks for all the replies. I decided to go hatless as I didn't want it to get in the way, having constantly to take it off etc. I'm glad I did as I was given a wreath to hold and would of run out of hands. Felt really strange though. I don't feel properly dressed now without a hat.
Many thanks.
It seems obvious, but it is so easy to forget one is wearing a hat.
I'm actually part of the family, which makes it important I get it right.
Hat etiquette at a funeral
Hi
I need some advice.
I'm attending a funeral tomorrow and don't want to offend anyone. Obviously I'll remove my hat during the ceremony, but should I be bare headed throughout or just during the ceremony itself.
I guess this question will seem self evident...
Thanks, it's interesting how black seems to alter how it's perceived depending on the colour it's paired with. I think I'm right in saying JLee had a black hat with a burgundy band that seemed appeared to be black cherry. I guess one cannot tell whether it's our colour perception being fooled or...
Lovely day here, but still a little cold for straw, but perfect for my VS Silvermist:
Apologies for the poor quality, one day I must get a better phone.
Greg
Thanks everyone for the kind words.
Hopefully we'll have some decent weather and I'll have the chance to wear it. I see it as being my spring/autumn hat. With a panama for summer and my darker and thicker felts for winter. That's the plan anyway!
The ribbon is actually a really really dark blue, midnight blue, but it does look black in my photos.
On my monitor at least the 3rd image comes closest to its actual colour.
Greg
Thank you. I think it's perfect for those spring days when it's still too cold or there is some rain in the air, making it unsuitable for a straw or panama.
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