Panama Hat

[DnSchlng]

Im going to Hawaii for a business meeting. Can someone tell me a good type of suite to wear with a high end panama hat- fedora with black hat band.

 

[CharlestonBows]

Anything in a tropical weight will work. From an earlier post...

"Obviously, the rules governing the uses of linens, cottons, silks, blends and light worsted do not apply. Same goes from light colors, creams or even whites. (There is a reason all of those Greeks towns are painted white - it reflects the light away, and thereby the heat!). So get those constraints off your mind.

Anything you can find vintage in those fabrics, from a 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 ounce worsted, Venetian linen, linen blends, mohair and dupioni silks are all great choices, and lend themselves to a more classic styling. Worsteds in a pick-and-pick style, or black and white sheppards check make great dressy statements. A cream dupioni silk has been favored by many a Prince of Wales in more tropical climes. And of course, you can't miss with the classic colonial tan plain weave fabrics. Finally, for a dressy suiting that keeps a crisp apperance, go with a wool mohair. Perhaps the best thing for you for everyday wear is cotton, maybe the occasional seersucker (a fabric of Indian origin) or cotton twill done in British Khaki or Stone. It'll have a little wrinkle, but that adds some character and comfort for everyday.

You may also elect to have something made up in any of these lightweight fabrics. This gives you ample opportunity to create and personalize your garment with very vintage touches. Like I've mentioned in previous posts, we elect for a more late-20s inspired, fuller cut leg lending more drape from waist to knee, and less taper from knee to cuff. This allows for more air circulation, and facilitiates the cooling of the body. (This works by moving more air faster around your skins surface, allowing moisture from perspiration to wick into the air, thus cooling you faster and keeping your more comfortable).

In neckwear, there is a reason that Southerners are typified by the bowtie. You may also want to try something like a neckscarf. This allows you to loosen the top button yet still maintain a manner of formality."

Hope that helps.

 

[Feraud]

Anything similar to these sharp cats will suffice.

 

[scotrace]

Especially the sharp cat in the center.

 

[Feraud]

Especially the sharp cat in the center.

Not sure about him.. too easily distracted.