Okay, I Can Take It... Me in a Homburg

[Ande1964]

I have now owned three homburgs. The first two I just didn't think worked for me. Both of those ended up in the capable hands of Tonyb.

But, I recently acquired a third from our own Cookie, and I think this one has potential. It's a lovely gray Barbisio, and I think it kinda suits me somehow. What I have feared about the homburg is that I will look like a giant moonface. Something about the way the brim reacts with my giant head and my profile. I blame my stupid nose, and my lack of self-control around sausages.

Anyway, I think I like this one on me, but I would like some objective, expert opinions. What do you guys think?

Oh, and no fair telling me it's awful, and then offering to buy the hat!

Thanks,
Anj

 

[Goose.]

Well, allow me to say that I hope I look half as good in my first that I expect next week. That seems to work well with you. I'll be wearing mine closer to the eye brows though.

Summary: looks good and congrats.

 

[Caity Lynn]

I think you look dashing!! :eusa_clap

 

[GWD]

I think it looks great! I think a Homburg warrants a tie and jacket though, I believe it's a bit more formal than a fedora. Correct me if I'm wrong please.

 

[handlebar bart]

Homburgs don't really do it for me generally, but for whatever reason that one looks really good on you and it doesn't seem too dressy to me. I give it a big thumbs up.

Good to see you posting again Gary:eusa_clap

 

[GWD]

Good to see you posting again Gary:eusa_clap

Thanks!

 

[Michaelshane]

I think it looks perfect on you.:eusa_clap

 

[Lefty]

Be careful!!!

I've heard that wearing a homburg in the same room as any Johnny Cash item creates such a conflict of ideals that spontaneous combustion of one or the other is to be expected.

I think it's OK, but agree that I'd have to see it "dressed up" a bit more to really form an opinion.

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

Looks great! Love the dents... they somehow make the lid work with a more casual outfit. Congrats!

 

[Caity Lynn]

^ how'd you notice that!? :eusa_doh: I'm way to unobservant!

 

[Feraud]

The homburg looks good on you. It looks maybe a smidge on the large size but the style is right on.

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

^ how'd you notice that!? :eusa_doh: I'm way to unobservant!

But you look great in stripes.
(I know, off topic...)

 

[jazzncocktails]

What I have feared about the homburg is that I will look like a giant moonface.

I'm definitely not seeing a moonface in those photos...they all look fantastic on you. I've been considering a homburg, but frankly I don't think I'd pull it off nearly as well as you do. :eusa_clap

 

[Ande1964]

Cool!

Thanks for the comments, all. Nice to hear you all think it works pretty well.

Here's a shot a little more dressed up. You're right... I would probably wear it out with a jacket, or tie and suspenders, or something.

Still self-taken, so you can't get the full-length, but maybe it gives you some idea.

Thanks again,
Anj

PS- Johnny Cash was wincing as I took this one!

 

[Lefty]

He changed his clothes and shined his boots
And combed his dark hair down
And his mother cried as he walked out...

better

 

[Justdog]

Homburg

Looks excellent:eusa_clap

 

[Gilgamark]

PS- Johnny Cash was wincing as I took this one!

IMHO, this is a good look. Makes me want to rethink Homburgs.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

They do take getting used to, as the brim does nothing to hide the brow like a fedora does. But once you get accustomed to seeing more of your own face, they really are great. Also, I think you have the right face and head shape for one. So, wear it with confidence.

 

[GWD]

Thanks for the comments, all. Nice to hear you all think it works pretty well.

Here's a shot a little more dressed up. You're right... I would probably wear it out with a jacket, or tie and suspenders, or something.

Still self-taken, so you can't get the full-length, but maybe it gives you some idea.

Thanks again,
Anj

PS- Johnny Cash was wincing as I took this one!

Very Nice! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[carter]

They do take getting used to, as the brim does nothing to hide the brow like a fedora does. But once you get accustomed to seeing more of your own face, they really are great. Also, I think you have the right face and head shape for one. So, wear it with confidence.

:arated:
You have nothing to fear. A Homburg looks good on you.