For my first post, I...

[inappropriate]

...wanted to ask the kind of question that will immediately reduce everyone's respect and expectations of me to nil. That way, nowhere to go but up! So the idiocy is best when served as the first-course, logically.

I succeeded, when I asked for a kind of "pictorial encyclopedia" of hats. And then realized moments later, oh, yes, the link to the hatter at the top of this very page would provide exactly that.

So now the question becomes (after a quick edit) -
Any resources with "hat theory"? For example -
If your neck is so many inches, and your head is such a shape, and you're this many feet-and-inches tall, you should give the _____ a try.

like that.

Thanks.
maybe

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Welcome aboard, and I wish it were that easy. You can't tell what kind of hat will look good until you've tried a few. I've gotten compliments on everything from top hats to bowlers to straw boaters, and I have over 50 fedoras of every brim width.

It just depends what mood I'm in, I guess.

 

[luvthatlulu]

Try this first for some hat/face shape advice:

http://www.millerhats.com/hatcare_index/hatfaces.html

then, find a hat shop somewhere and follow Tony in Tarzana's advice and just start trying some on!

Good Luck...and Welcome to the Lounge!!!

--Not the Lulu

 

[RBH]

Welcome to the Lounge!
I wish you much luck in your search for a fedora, this is the place to find any help you will need!
GOOD LUCK!

 

[Colby Jack]

Welcome to the lounge

And I believe an encyclopedia of hats etc would be great!...with perhaps sample pieces of felt, so you can feel the difference....and of course tons of pics! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[deelovely]

And I believe an encyclopedia of hats etc would be great!...with perhaps sample pieces of felt, so you can feel the difference....and of course tons of pics! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Yes... Wouldn't that be great! Oh and swatches of all the colors the different hats come in! lol lol

Welcome to the Lounge, Inappropriate!

 

[carter]

Welcome to the Lounge, Inappropriate. Don't worry, if you soak up information like a sponge and ask plenty of questions, you'll know a lot more in just a few months.

Just watch out for the couple at the corner table. Word is they're grifters.

Looks like deelovely and Colby Jack are cookin' up a new project. Let's give them a lot of encouragement...and a deadline.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Based on your description of yourself, you might like to give this a try:

http://www.colbubbie.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=333

 

[Martinis at 8]

Just find yourself a nearby hat store. Generally you won't be rushed into making a purchase, IMO.

M8

 

[bolthead]

Welcome....

Just find yourself a nearby hat store. Generally you won't be rushed into making a purchase, IMO.

M8

That's probably the best thing you can do, depending on where you're from, if there are any nearby? Then once you're able to actually physically try them on & see what they look like on you, you can go from there. Good Luck.

 

[Ecuador Jim]

Welcome aboard, and I wish it were that easy. You can't tell what kind of hat will look good until you've tried a few. I've gotten compliments on everything from top hats to bowlers to straw boaters, and I have over 50 fedoras of every brim width.

It just depends what mood I'm in, I guess.

50 fedoras?? Where do you find the storage space? :eusa_clap

 

[Akubra Guy]

Welcome Inapropriate

When it comes to hats there is no hard and fast rules to follow--just try different types/styles and you'll be suprised at what looks good and what doesn't. But wait a minute (or a day) because you'll find that that what you initially thought didn't look that great on to you at that moment actually works and looks great! Happens to me all the time.

My collection ranges from stingy 1 3/4" to wide 4" brims and other styles all of which are worn depending on mood and time of year. It all makes for great fun! A warning though--it will become an addiction, ENJOY!lol

 

[deanglen]

Try a cap!






dean

 

[John in Covina]

What are you going to wear it with?

IF you are going to wear your hat with a suit our a certain set of clothing you may wish also to consider the color scheme as well for a better match.

 

[inappropriate]

Hello again, thanks for all of your replies!

I don't know of any hatters within a reasonable drive.

I do have another question though - is there any particular property of a hat (in any style, or in any particular style) that would help it not to muss my hair? A problem I had in my early attempts to wear a hat, years ago, was that it would cause my hair to fall flat against my scalp, and pressed-out the natural waves in my hair.

Thanks again.

 

[thunderw21]

Hello again, thanks for all of your replies!

I don't know of any hatters within a reasonable drive.

I do have another question though - is there any particular property of a hat (in any style, or in any particular style) that would help it not to muss my hair? A problem I had in my early attempts to wear a hat, years ago, was that it would cause my hair to fall flat against my scalp, and pressed-out the natural waves in my hair.

Thanks again.

If this is a problem definitely go for a hat with a high crown that won't smash your hair so much. The sweatband will give you a line around your head depending on how long you wear the hat but partial hat-head is the small price we all pay for wearing such stylish headgear.

Welcome aboard!

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

50 fedoras?? Where do you find the storage space? :eusa_clap

What storage space? I have to move hat boxes to find my bed when I go to sleep.