I completely accept anyone wearing a homburg in an informal situation. I say go for it! It's just hard to overcome one's gut instincts, if that makes sense. And looking at Edward VII, I must say his hunting attire is more formal than most of the formal wear I own or wear. The world is...
For all the pedantic hatters out there, that Dobbs appears to be an overwelted brim, not underwelted. It's a good looking hat, and I have no clue as to age.
I'm glad you can wear it informally, Mayser. Speaking personally, it feels like a formal hat to me. I remember going with my Grandfather as a youngster, when the Hunts were trying to corner the silver market and gold was at a peak somewhere around $800 an ounce (sometime around '74.) My...
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There's a few threads here on the Lounge that deal with this topic, notably, a Jimmy the Lid tutorial on creasing hats. I don't have that link, but take a look at this video clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6hq2sNrU4g&feature=related
I think what this shows best is you don't...
Another banner hat day on the Lounge... Daizawaguy, Michaelshane, ScottF, Woody, Lefty, Lefty's wife, Johnny, E. Tutt!! Solid, solid work out there, folks!
JB, I admire your ability to know what you are comfortable with and stick to it. I believe your situation really comes down to you and your siblings' ages. Let's face it, at your age and in the place you are living, your way of dress sticks out, and apparently not in a flattering way according...
Scott, you did an incredible job on that one - Unbelievable!! I think you may have a career as a hat flipper, buying beaters, renovating, and selling for premium $$.
Douglas And The Playboys
That should be the name of your band, Douglas! You deserve a nod of appreciation for posting those 'boys. I think we're all just used to seeing you in fantastic lids - we've come to expect it! :eusa_clap
RLK - that hat, including style, color and crease, suits you very well, and the tooled leather works :eusa_clap Hey, when it works, it works!
Kilo November, that is a beautiful Tumwater - fantastic ribbon!
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