The one with the watch on is the brains of the outfit. He may not be able to tell time, but he knows he should change his shirt every three months and nobody knows his watch doesn't work.gtdean48 said:Wonder which one is the brains of that outfit?[huh]
Excellent observation!awest84532 said:The one with the watch on is the brains of the outfit. He may not be able to tell time, but he knows he should change his shirt every three months and nobody knows his watch doesn't work.
Goose. said:Yep Pat...
Like GTD, it's just not right for me to be outside without a hat. One of those rare times, drove about a block down the street and went back to get my Sydney. Felt naked without it
Pat_H said:But I do feel odd wearing a ball cap if I'm wearing a tie.
HarpPlayerGene said:Perhaps the next trend will be suits with trousers worn with the waist at mid-thigh level and the jacket tucked into the boxers on full display. lol
Havana said:You will get the occassional Indy/Bogart/Crocodile Dundee/cowboy remarks. Many people make these remarks with little thought and don't always intend it to be insulting. Just take those in stride. You will encounter some fools and jerks along life's path who can only feel good about themselves by mocking others. You'll probably encounter more of this if you're younger. Never forget where they're coming from and how lowly they must feel if they can only bring attention to themselves by mocking another person's clothing. That's quite pathetic actually.
Trebuchet64_Fal said:I think havana said it best , but if you are unsure regarding which hat suits you , ask a woman ,wife , girlfriend trusted acqaintance , they usually have a good eye for what looks right and they love to be asked to help with fashion issues.
MrBadExample said:Yeah, if your wife and girlfriend agree that the hat looks good on you, you're good to go.
Pilgrim said:...
Over time, as a style or accessory becomes part of your reflexes and habit, it comes to look more natural on you.
Yep, but there are some hats that just don't work for a person. The slap in your face along with a "snap out of it" is helpful. As much as I wanted a Hampton, I knew when I put it on that it wasn't gonna work. But I wore it once or twice anyway. Wife and a freind said "nope"...and gave their reasons why...face too fat for a shorter brim. Stated my Federation looked better on me.MrBadExample said:Yeah, if your wife and girlfriend agree that the hat looks good on you, you're good to go.
Goose. said:Yep, but there are some hats that just don't work for a person. The slap in your face along with a "snap out of it" is helpful. As much as I wanted a Hampton, I knew when I put it on that it wasn't gonna work. But I wore it once or twice anyway. Wife and a freind said "nope"...and gave their reasons why...face too fat for a shorter brim. Stated my Federation looked better on me.
So, I know the Homburg I expect today most likely won't work. But, like the Hampton, I "had" to have one. It will most likely end up back in its' box like the Hampton. Will have to sell them like a South Vietnamese M-16 rifle..."never used, dropped once".
Speaking of which, how long before an Akubra becomes "Vintage"?
So, find your style and give it a try...but don't think that every hat will work for you. It's all about finding it and being confident in it.
Like that one true love, you'll know it when it happens. Happened to me with my wife and my Federation.
aldocello said:About 12 years ago I was playing in an informal bluegrass band. I bought myself an Open Road to emulate the players of old like Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe, etc. I wore my new hat to a party we were playing at and our bass player practically laughed me out of the place and said I looked like a bad Southern sheriff. Needless to say I was embarassed. I let that Open Road sit in the closet for a few years and everytime I looked at it my face turned bright red. I finally gave it to the Goodwill (somebody got themselves a heck of a deal, I'm sure).
I just bought myself a Dobbs OR clone on ebay and I've worn it out a few times, but I have to admit I'm very self-conscious about wearing a hat. Has anybody else had experiences like this?
MrBadExample said:...if your wife and girlfriend agree that the hat looks good on you, you're good to go.