Hawaiian shirts and fedoras

[GHT]

It's Mother's Day here in the UK. Both of my parents and that of my wife have long since passed away, so with all of our friends either taking out an elderly mother or being taken out by their adult children, we shall enjoy breakfast at The Truck Stop near Portsmouth. On the first Sunday of the month, they turn the café into a 50's American style diner. All the aficionados of 50's American metal, all chrome and fins, turn up. We shall have a full blown English breakfast with a little fifties rock & roll and then have a look at the cars. And as the weather, although bitter cold, is being very agreeably sunny, a shirt to match. Enjoy your Sunday.
Robert.

 

[RJR]

It's Mother's Day here in the UK. Both of my parents and that of my wife have long since passed away, so with all of our friends either taking out an elderly mother or being taken out by their adult children, we shall enjoy breakfast at The Truck Stop near Portsmouth. On the first Sunday of the month, they turn the café into a 50's American style diner. All the aficionados of 50's American metal, all chrome and fins, turn up. We shall have a full blown English breakfast with a little fifties rock & roll and then have a look at the cars. And as the weather, although bitter cold, is being very agreeably sunny, a shirt to match. Enjoy your Sunday.
Robert.
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Sounds like a very special day,hope it goes well.

 

[Trenchfriend]

@GHT

Looking great vacational!

 

[GHT]

The hat that Esther made has been burning a hole in the box. I've tried to pretend to be all nonchalant about it, like it's just another hat in my collection, but it's such a beauty, I'd wear it in bed. Aloha shirts and fedoras are a combination that I wouldn't have thought went well until I saw this thread. But they do and I am hooked. Now I have, not only a personal shirt maker, but my very own milliner too. Both are so talented.

 

[RJR]

The hat that Esther made has been burning a hole in the box. I've tried to pretend to be all nonchalant about it, like it's just another hat in my collection, but it's such a beauty, I'd wear it in bed. Aloha shirts and fedoras are a combination that I wouldn't have thought went well until I saw this thread. But they do and I am hooked. Now I have, not only a personal shirt maker, but my very own milliner too. Both are so talented.
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That hat is sharp.

 

[GHT]

This morning I'm off to see a good friend, he's recovering in hospital from a hip replacement operation. I'm keeping tabs on his progress, not just because I want to see my friend up and about, but I have a more mercenary reason. I too need a hip replacement, my friend's recovery will influence my decision about surgery.
The guy is ex-military, an army officer, but I couldn't tell you which regiment. He has some sort of military insurance that is allowing him to recover in a private medical care hospital. He tells me that the place is a bit pompous. Ha! A Stetson fedora and naked ladies will brighten his day. It might get me thrown out though.
Loz Dawes posted his naked ladies a while back, here's the version my wife made. (She's the one hiding behind the palm leaf,) only joking dear.

 

[GHT]

Today, whilst deliberating on what to wear, I flippantly tried on a novel shirt that I wear to Halloween events. I just had to see if it went with my new hat. Sorry Esther.

 

[Zombie_61]

Today, whilst deliberating on what to wear, I flippantly tried on a novel shirt that I wear to Halloween events. I just had to see if it went with my new hat. Sorry Esther.

I'd say that's a versatile hat that could be worn with anything short of a tuxedo (and maybe even that). To quote Ira Gershwin, "Who could ask for anything more?"

 

[RJR]

I'd say that's a versatile hat that could be worn with anything short of a tuxedo (and maybe even that). To quote Ira Gershwin, "Who could ask for anything more?"

Agree .

 

[mikespens]

First post of the season for me, finally. BSHW Duplex and Tori Richard with an Atomic theme

 

[dh66]

Way to get the party started right Mike!!!! Super sweet match-up, bro.

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[mikespens]

Thanks Dale, it was a long stretch to suffer

 

[hatsRme]

We're here for each other, Mike, and you know I feel your pain!

 

[mikespens]

Your time is soon Charlie, I can feel it in the air!

 

[GHT]

We're here for each other, Mike, and you know I feel your pain!

Pain? You've probably got your hat on too tight!
Glad to see my monopoly of this thread finally broken. That is an unusual and lovely coloured hat Mike, good combo with the shirt too. We are blessed with warm sunshine, I'm loving it. By the way, the hat Esther made me is having a custom shirt made to do it justice, watch this space.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Pic from this past weekend. My humble contribution. It is not a vintage, but a Patagonia brand Hawaiian inspired shirt. I have only a couple vtg. shirts and they are delicate and require attention cleaning. They do not see as much action as the easy care modern shirts, like above, for me. I do enjoy seeing you folks lovely shirts.


Aloha, Eric -

 

[Bamaboots]

Great colors on that one, Eric.

 

[GHT]

That shirt and hat compliment one another beautifully, Eric. Add sunshine and it's a recipe for a lovely day.
Have to admit, my wife nagged me: "You wore that shirt yesterday, when you went and had your hair cut. Give it here, I'm doing some hand washing." Married men will recognise that's not an instruction, it's a command, best do as she says. Seeing the lovely blue hats on here, and with a certain Belgian lady telling me that regular wear will soften the sweatband stiffness, what can I do but comply?

 

[Bamaboots]

Great shirt, GHT. The hat as well.

 

[GHT]

Great shirt, GHT. The hat as well.

Thank you kind sir, it sure is a privilege to have such two talented ladies sending me out dressed for compliments.