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If you could take only one hat

Edward

Bartender
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London, UK
For cold climates, I would typically take one felt fedora and a couple of wool caps tucked in my case. Warmer climates, a roll up Panama, a couple of cotton caps in the case, and on my head, more often than not, my trusty safari-ised Akubra Riverina. I've worn it in places I'd ideally have taken straw, and it's the perfect all-rounder for wearing with a linen suit, with casual wear, sun and rain. I have half a mind to buy another, similar Akubra in a grey so that I have something that matches a little better with blacks.
 

Neophyte

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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Location
Chattanooga, TN
One of my Akubras, definitely a lighter color felt. When the temp rises, I take out the liner. Plus they're easy to replace (who knows what's going to happen?) :).

I may be biased, though, as I'm a big Akubra fan and all of my hats have been Akubras from the start (early this summer).
 

Wildblue

One of the Regulars
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214
Location
Alaska
If it truly was just one hat for all purposes, I'd take my Akubra Lawson in Loden. (chocolate brown)
 

BobC

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,378
Location
Central IL
I brought one felt with me to the Bahamas this year, a Borsalino Alesandria, and one straw. my Sunbody go anywhere do anything beach/mowing hat. It will serve me well to keep the sun off my head while I'm relaxing on the beach and the Borso makes a fantastic casual, go with anything lid for the evenings.
 

Mobile Vulgus

One Too Many
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1,144
Location
Chicago
Well, I will be making use of this concept this weekend! I was just hired for a five day reporting gig in Houston, Texas.

So, I will be taking this Open Road in Silberbelly:

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I've got a diamond bash with a little back pinch in her.

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Oh, and yes I'll shave before I leave!
 

Viola

Call Me a Cab
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2,469
Location
NSW, AUS
A broad-brimmed ladies' hat be dressed down for the beach or up with a ribbon and pin very quickly. It can even go fairly formal with the right ribbon and a brooch.

I think straw might edge out felt, but just barely. Best in gray, if its felt.
 

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