Looking for a hat....

[Caity Lynn]

Okey dokey...first of all....I'm not sure if the ladies are allowed to post in this section...I haven't seen very many so....heres hoping.

Second: I hope threads like this are allowed

Third: I'm looking for a hat.I have a fedora (purchased at DEBS shops, so it's a modern fedora with pinstripes) and while I love it, It is really a tall hat, and I was wondering if they
A: make lower/shorter fedoras
B: if anyone would know where I could buy one.

Thanks and I hope you guys can help!

 

[RBH]

Welcome and of course you can post here.
Check out some of the shops that are at the top of the page i.e. Fedora Store - Bencraft ect.


here is one that I think would look great on a lady.

http://www.bencrafthats.com/product.php?pid=199&subcname=Felt+Hats


They will be glad to help you.

 

[Justdog]

Fedora

Okey dokey...first of all....I'm not sure if the ladies are allowed to post in this section...I haven't seen very many so....heres hoping.

Second: I hope threads like this are allowed

Third: I'm looking for a hat.I have a fedora (purchased at DEBS shops, so it's a modern fedora with pinstripes) and while I love it, It is really a tall hat, and I was wondering if they
A: make lower/shorter fedoras
B: if anyone would know where I could buy one.

Thanks and I hope you guys can help!

You'll get tons of help suggestions here. What is your size(hat size) color preference size of brim lined unlined hat favorite style and crease?

Enjoy

 

[Caity Lynn]

You'll get tons of help suggestions here. What is your size(hat size) color preference size of brim lined unlined hat favorite style and crease?

Enjoy

Thanks for the help and...I have no clue what most of that is...and I don't know my size

This is me in the hat I have now

(lol, Ignore the makeup, We were goofing around) and I'd like pretty much the same thing, in mainly black (pin stripes, plain black or plain all would be fine as well) only shorter.

 

[dhermann1]

No Womens Allowed!!!

Uh uh, nope, not allowed!!! We're all members of the He Man Woman Haters Association here!

(NOT!)

 

[B. F. Socaspi]

Uh uh, nope, not allowed!!! We're all members of the He Man Woman Haters Association here!

(NOT!)

 

[Yohanes]

I guess you need to find out your size first. Just a get a measuring tape as usually used by a tailor and measure the circumference of your head on the area just above your ear. Many online hat store also provide specific instruction on how to do this. Anyway, as far as I know most ladies' hat are sold in one-size fits-all, or medium. If you're not a statuesque amazon I presume your size is about 7 or 7 1/8 at the most.

Need lower crown? Try porkpie style, either in straw or felt. RBH's suggestion is worth looking too.

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with tall crown on you you look very nice in that pic

 

[skwerl-hat]

ive got a beautiful womens borsalino hat with felt as soft as butter, which im trying to get rid of if your interested.

 

[kaosharper1]

I'd suggest a porkpie hat with a snap brim. You can pick up nice ones on ebay. Being a lady you could also find a good vintage hat since they usually come in small sizes.

 

[Tomasso]

In addition to measuring your head to determine your hat size you might want to measure the dimensions of your current hat (crown height (front and rear) and brim length) in order to have a frame of reference if you plan to shop online. Of course if locally convenient it would be to your advantage to visit a well stocked hat shop and try on an assortment of different styles and colors; that's really the best method to find a suitable hat.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

If you're willing to try mens hats, once you figure out your size (only pull the tape measure as tight as you'd want the hat to be), try searching Dobbs and Stetson brands at places like Bencraft and the Fedora Store websites. There are plenty of low crown fedoras and porkies to be had.

For ladies fedoras and such, try;
http://www.e4hats.com/

And look in every category that uses the word fedora or bucket hat, because many of the hats are not cross-listed for some reason.

Oh, and tell your friends that the ladies are always welcome here.

 

[Caity Lynn]

Thank you gentlemen so much for the assistance, you've given some great info! I'm afraid hats are a foreign language to me!

 

[Woodfluter]

Caity -

It's been my observation that women, especially those like you, look smashing in men's hats...or any hats.

Here's a shot of my Carole in a hat I was planning to sell:



Don't go away! We like having you here. And I think it would be great to see more photos of you or other women in hats.

- Bill

 

[carter]

FYI

I like a lot of the ladies' hats at the shushan.com website.

http://www.shushans.com/parkhurstwinter.html
http://www.shushans.com/parkhurst.html
http://www.shushans.com/scalaspring.html
http://www.shushans.com/scalafall.html
http://www.shushans.com/sandiegohat.html


Here's what Shushan's has posted regarding ladies' hats.

"HAT TIPS FOR WOMEN

It is the opinion of everyone here at Shushan's that you should wear what you like. Hats should be fun! But - here's what the fashion experts say:
Petite women should wear small brimmed, small crowned hats.
If you want to look taller, go for a little higher crown with a slope crease.
Tall women should wear wider brimmed, shorter crowned hats.
Full figured women should avoid high crowns and go with curled brims and dramatic creases.
If you have a long face, put a big curl in your brim and keep away from narrow brims.
If you have a round face, go with a higher crown, but stay away from round brims.
If you have a triangular face, go with a small brim with a big roll and a high crown.
If you have a square face, try a peaked crown and a curled brim, and wear your hat at an angle.
If you have an oval face, you've got the perfect face for any hat you want to wear.
Whatever way you go, never wear your hat on the back of your head. Tilt it, pull it down, or wear it straight. "

 

[Caity Lynn]

lol, that advice about tall/full figuredwomen is why I'm looking for a shorter hat lol.

 

[Justdog]

Hats

Thanks for the help and...I have no clue what most of that is...and I don't know my size

This is me in the hat I have now

(lol, Ignore the makeup, We were goofing around) and I'd like pretty much the same thing, in mainly black (pin stripes, plain black or plain all would be fine as well) only shorter.

First off you look great and your style is personalized and refreshingly individual.
Looks like stingy brims from the 60"s suit you. The one you are wearing is quite modern and suits you perfectly.. Although it appears you could probably wear anything and make it look good. So just take some time to look as 60,s hats on eBay for vintage and search through hat sellers on the net. If your lucky you might have a local hatter around your area to measure your head and present you with some choices. Have fun welcome to hats. Your avatar is great as well.

 

[Aerol]

You might want to check out Urban Outfitters or H & M. They seem to have hats similar to the one you're wearing.

 

[Caity Lynn]

I think I should change the name of this thread from "looking for a hat" to "My Never Ending Quest for a Hat." I've been severely disappointed TWICE this weekend.I went to visit my Grandmother, who offered me a BEAUTIFUL black felt fedora of my grandfathers. The crown wasn't too tall, the brim was perfectly shaped...and it was way too small!!!

Then I went to the mall...walked into a store and found yet another "perfect" hat. Charcoal with a black and white hat band.It was far to LARGE, as were a few of the others on the rack. I'm determined I WILL find a perfect hat though

 

[bolthead]

Too Bad.....

That's too bad that your Grandfather's hat didn't fit you. That would've been perfect, to carry on the tradition for him. If it's not that small though, you know they could be stretched......[huh] What size was his?

 

[Justdog]

Hat size

The great advice about measuring your existing hat and posting it here or keeping it for your reference is important. If you can measure your head with a seamstress tape that would help. We could be of more assistance if we new your preference and hat size.