scottyrocks
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Put it on and sweat in it if it's not so small that it makes your head hurt.
I have spent a bit of time with this exact issue. I believe that (though it is true that different manufacturers can size/shape differently) the stiffness of a bowler creates a sensation of it being tighter. Some of mine are also heavier which along with the stiffness can enhance the same effect. I really only discovered fedoras "for real" less than a year ago and was SO amazed that I could wear a wider variety of sizes and ovals and still be comfortable! In a bowler-- shape matters, size matters... ...much more than in a fedora.
My two cents.
Is it acceptable to wear a Panama hat in the winter if you live in warm climate? Always told not to wear white after labor day
Is it acceptable to wear a Panama hat in the winter if you live in warm climate? Always told not to wear white after labor day
It looks like I'm going to have enough money for both a wide brim walking/working hat and a dressier hat without breaking the bank (if I play my cards right). Gotta love having a rich uncle that you didn't know existed.
Which of the OR style fedoras will give me the most bang for my buck and where is the best store to order said hat from? I'd rather not save money on shipping if my new hat gets crushed in the process. Right now I'm leaning toward a Campdraft from Everything Australian, but I don't enough about brands as of yet to decide between that, an original OR, or a resistol. I also have no idea how well any of the online stores pack their hats for shipping. (I'd prefer to buy new rather than get a vintage hat from ebay
Which of the OR style fedoras will give me the most bang for my buck and where is the best store to order said hat from? I'd rather not save money on shipping if my new hat gets crushed in the process. Right now I'm leaning toward a Campdraft from Everything Australian
Well, I am not sure how your weather is, but I have noticed that in warm places, the winters tend to be wetter, which makes panamas tough to wear. If you find it to be appropriate to your weather, go for it. I am having a tough time lately justifying a fedora over a stocking cap around here (except for the rain, the rain demands a brim).Is it acceptable to wear a Panama hat in the winter if you live in warm climate? Always told not to wear white after labor day