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[rogerstg]

Thanks . How can you tell just from that info? Lol

I've been wearing it where it looks right, as I feel a Panama should. Think they look goofy if they're too high on the head, no?

Can easily fit my fingers between my ears and the brim, and the crown just almost touches the top of my head. Is this not right?

Thanks,

Joe

I think I misread/misinterpreted your post as that you had no space between your earlobe and brim. Speaking for myself, I went down almost one hat size from when I began wearing fedoras because I was wearing them where they felt familiar, like a ball cap. Now I wear them higher on my head, like you currently wear yours. I mistakenly thought our experiences were similar.

 

[Jschaefer7406]

I think I misread/misinterpreted your post as that you had no space between your earlobe and brim. Speaking for myself, I went down almost one hat size from when I began wearing fedoras because I was wearing them where they felt familiar, like a ball cap. Now I wear them higher on my head, like you currently wear yours. I mistakenly thought our experiences were similar.

Hahahaha, no worries. Mistaken advice is still good advice, was meant well and trying to help .

Here is a pic of when I first unboxed it:

Look about right?

Thanks all,

Joe

P.S. - Anyone have recommendations on traveling with a Panama? Know the expensive ones can be rolled, but this is not one of them lol. Thinking a hat box, any recommendations?

 

[hatsRme]

Hahahaha, no worries. Mistaken advice is still good advice, was meant well and trying to help .

Here is a pic of when I first unboxed it:

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Look about right?

Thanks all,

Joe

P.S. - Anyone have recommendations on traveling with a Panama? Know the expensive ones can be rolled, but this is not one of them lol. Thinking a hat box, any recommendations?

Never a guarantee, but I always place my straws in the very back of the overhead compartment. It seems there is more of a tendency for the contents to move forward during breaking than back, on takeoff. So far, so good for me. It means you need to try to board as early as possible.

 

[FedOregon]

Never a guarantee, but I always place my straws in the very back of the overhead compartment. It seems there is more of a tendency for the contents to move forward during breaking than back, on takeoff. So far, so good for me. It means you need to try to board as early as possible.

I wore one of my hats back, or held it in my hand. The others were in actual carry-on bags for protection from savage airline bag handlers!

 

[Jschaefer7406]

Thanks, guys. Guess I should have been more specific, this past trip was by car .

SUV was packed to the gills, so no room in the back. Didn't want to wear it while driving, would hit the headrest and deform I'm afraid.

So Wife held it when I wasn't wearing it, but felt like a burden to her. Also, when on the beach, times I wasn't wearing it were not the best either. Had it upside down in our beach bag, covered with a shirt (as my kids like to approach us dropping wet or covered in sand lol). Felt like I had to be overprotective of it, and felt I was growling at the kids to keep out of the bag. Not fair to either of us lol.

What to do in situations like these?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[FedOregon]

Thanks, guys. Guess I should have been more specific, this past trip was by car .

SUV was packed to the gills, so no room in the back. Didn't want to wear it while driving, would hit the headrest and deform I'm afraid.

So Wife held it when I wasn't wearing it, but felt like a burden to her. Also, when on the beach, times I wasn't wearing it were not the best either. Had it upside down in our beach bag, covered with a shirt (as my kids like to approach us dropping wet or covered in sand lol). Felt like I had to be overprotective of it, and felt I was growling at the kids to keep out of the bag. Not fair to either of us lol.

What to do in situations like these?

Thanks,

Joe

A dedicated hat box is what I use for stowing hats in the trunk or the back seat. There are hard-sided boxes but I just use a cardboard shipping box that a hatter sent me for a custom I ordered. On the beach is tough, but we always have one person stay behind and watch our stuff.

 

[hatsRme]

Thanks, guys. Guess I should have been more specific, this past trip was by car .

SUV was packed to the gills, so no room in the back. Didn't want to wear it while driving, would hit the headrest and deform I'm afraid.

So Wife held it when I wasn't wearing it, but felt like a burden to her. Also, when on the beach, times I wasn't wearing it were not the best either. Had it upside down in our beach bag, covered with a shirt (as my kids like to approach us dropping wet or covered in sand lol). Felt like I had to be overprotective of it, and felt I was growling at the kids to keep out of the bag. Not fair to either of us lol.

What to do in situations like these?

Thanks,

Joe

Easy answer on this one, Joe. You need a bigger SUV! Think Suburban, GMC XL, or, if you must, a Ford Expedition. Plenty of headroom, and if you need to, adjust the seatback up or down to better-accommodate the back of the brim. Although I do find myself removing my hat while driving long distances, simply so that my old posture while sitting isn't adversely affected.

The best advice I can think of for beach problems is to go only to freshwater lakes where the lawn goes right up to a short sandy entry into the water. Park your blanket on the grass. I always have felt that beaches would be much nicer if someone would clean up all that nasty sand!

One (three, really) final word on emergency temporary shelter for Panama hats... plastic grocery bags. They're easily stowed almost anywhere, even a back pocket. I keep a couple stuffed under the seat of my bicycles for this purpose. Good for emergency rain protection, keeps the kids from dripping on them, and lowers your blood pressure. Just don't forget it's in there, and place it out of the way!

 

[RJR]

Easy answer on this one, Joe. You need a bigger SUV! Think Suburban, GMC XL, or, if you must, a Ford Expedition. Plenty of headroom, and if you need to, adjust the seatback up or down to better-accommodate the back of the brim. Although I do find myself removing my hat while driving long distances, simply so that my old posture while sitting isn't adversely affected.

The best advice I can think of for beach problems is to go only to freshwater lakes where the lawn goes right up to a short sandy entry into the water. Park your blanket on the grass. I always have felt that beaches would be much nicer if someone would clean up all that nasty sand!

One (three, really) final word on emergency temporary shelter for Panama hats... plastic grocery bags. They're easily stowed almost anywhere, even a back pocket. I keep a couple stuffed under the seat of my bicycles for this purpose. Good for emergency rain protection, keeps the kids from dripping on them, and lowers your .pressure. Just don't forget it's in there, and place it out of the way!

Hat rain covers are pretty cheap;I have them stashed in several places.

 

[hatsRme]

Hat rain covers are pretty cheap;I have them stashed in several places.

THAT's the ticket, Bob! Much better planning than I came up with, and you can actually continue to wear the hat. A plastic grocery bag is for emergency use only...

 

[zaleskb1]

I posted earlier in wrong area about this hat I got. Cannot find one iota of info, such age, who this hat maker is, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Found tag in ribbon.

 

[alanfgag]

It's fabulous. Likely 1920s - photos of the outside of the hat would be helpful. Please post your photos here:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/boater-faction.26728/

 

[zaleskb1]

Here are more pics. Would appreciate it if anybody had info

 

[hatsRme]

Another incredible example, zaleskb1! Unique in the weave of the crown, fantastic shape. Was this somehow connected to the Dobbs?

 

[RJR]

Another incredible example, zaleskb1! Unique in the weave of the crown, fantastic shape. Was this somehow connected to the Dobbs?

+1

 

[Rockwater]

L

Anyone out there heard of this Hatter?
Philadelphia, turn of the 20th century. I tried to do a new bash from the center dent that it had, and this is what it wanted to be.
Pristine long hair beaver I'm guessing.

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

I would suggest searching Etsy for the right kind of ribbon, namely a cotton-rayon blend straight edged grosgrain, and making a new one yourself. You would then have the choice to go with a replica of the original, or any width, bow style and color you desire. There are tons of photos of awesome bands and bows here on this forum from which to draw inspiration.

If you still need a ribbon, give me a shout. I need to see what you'd be needing. I have several thousand yards of vintage, true 40's 50s vintage cotton rayon woven edge ribbon.

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[MikeR]

I am getting married in late September (morning church wedding, brunch reception that will end by 4pm), wearing the suit below (different tie, black shoes). I'm not certain I will don a hat on the big day (though I think the bride-to-be would love for me to!), since we won't be spending much time outside anyway, but thought it might be fun to throw around ideas for what would go well. So...any thoughts? The tag has since been removed

 

[Redfokker]

To and from the church and reception, a nice dress weight fedora or even a homburg would be appropriate. Not so much during a church ceremony. A navy colored hat would be super looking. Some ideas...

 

[moontheloon]

a grey hat
a brown hat ... (but only with brown shoes in my opinion ... just won't work to my eyes with black shoes)
a navy hat
an ox blood hat
if it is hot out a nice straw will look great

Something semi formal and definitely not the hat in your avi

 

[johnnycanuck]

Hell yes. Give Art a call. (Art Fawcett) Give him the photo and ask him to make you look like a million $. That's what I would do at least. Congrats on the big life move and finding a woman that appreciates hats.
Johnny