sucker for the high crowns

[Matt Deckard]

Dobbs furry brown:
open crown height 5 3/4"
Brim width 2 1/2"
Ribbon 1 5/8"


cool thing about the ribbon is that is has a stitch running across the top.

The hat is pretty darn soft and really easy to reshape.

 

[Wild Root]

Yeah, it's a looker!

 

[jamespowers]

Nice high crown and thick ribbon combination. It reminds me of one of mine where the ribbon is so wide that it nearly interferes with the two forward dents. I suppose it would be good for covering moth damage---if it had any! LOL LOL

Regards to all,

J

 

[Matt Deckard]

If you think this ribbon is wide you will have to see some of my other hats.

 

[Matt Deckard]

 

[Canadave]

Great pic...what's the "back story"?

Very nice outfit - you look great!

David

 

[jamespowers]

Originally posted by Canadave
Great pic...what's the "back story"?

Clarke Kent enterprising reporter adds the final touches to his latest masterpiece before flying off to fight crime. LOL

Regards to all,

J

 

[The Wolf]

I hate to say I'm not too wild about the high crowns. Few people can pull off the look. You obviously can. Me? I've already got a tall forehead, with a high crown I look like an obelisk.

 

[Wild Root]

Matt, or should I say Jonny 20's? Ah, You're the limit! That's a swell photo!

As for me, I like high crowns. Some don't look very good on me, but I wear them any way! I love the early 30's look and just wish I wasn't so tall.

Any way, keep them photos coming Master 20's! LOL

Root.

 

[The Wolf]

Did you just call me Matt?

 

[Matt Deckard]

I think he was reffering to me as Matt (I have no clue why).

The pic is one I took testing out my timer on the camera. Never used the timer before
That is me standing behind my desk.

 

[Canadave]

Where do you work? Are those clocks your personal touch, or are they required by the office?

David

 

[The Wolf]

Sorry Mr. Deckard. That does make more sense.
Although I have been called "Johnny Twennies" by my co-worker when "Man of the Century" came out.

P.S. Anyone who hasn't seen "Man of the Century" should definately check it out.

 

[Wild Root]

Sorry Wolf, I was talking to Mattdeckard. I have seen that movie and it's on the top of the list.

Take care,

Root.

PS. Lets see some of your outfits Wolf.

 

[gcollins]

I love that fine balance between hat-to-face dimensions and confidence. Some hats with high crowns that seem a bit conspicuous on a person's head, given their facial and body types....can look good in person due his confidence in wearing the hat and his personality.

From the photos, I'd recommend a bit of a smaller hat for Matt Deckard--both the photo and avatar hat seem to kind of eat him up...but he obviously makes up for that in character and penache when wearing the hat. And that, my friends, is what makes this whole hat thing work, and when someone says, that hat works for you!, there's more to it than physical dimensions.

Rock on!

G

 

[jamespowers]

Originally posted by gcollins
when someone says, that hat works for you!, there's more to it than physical dimensions.

Hmmmm... That's what some of my friends say about my huge cowboy hat. I don't know whether to take it as a compliment or a statement of eccentricity. LOL

Regards to all,

J

 

[Wild Root]

gcollinsn, That is very true! You know, I have friends that try and dress vintage. They tend to steer away from what really looks period for some reason. I ask them why wouldn't they wear it and they say, oh I couldn’t' ever wear that, it's just not me. So, I say to them that they can make it work if they want it to. They lack the confidence and courage to go 100% and look authentic. Wile I love every thing about clothing from the era and have no problems with it. I wear it like regular clothes and I pull it off. Lost of people tell me that it suits me and that I look well in vintage, well, I wear it with pride and I feel good when I look good. So, it's not like going around in a trick or treat getup.

Highest regards,

Root.

 

[Canadave]

I agree with gcollins comments as well...except when he writes, "I'd recommend a bit of a smaller hat for Matt Deckard--both the photo and avatar hat seem to kind of eat him up..."

I'm no expert, but in my opinion, they both look great, particularly the brown one.

David

 

[Andykev]

OINK

Originally posted by Canadave
I agree with gcollins comments as well... to kind of eat him up..."


David

I hereby warn you to STOP this incessant mentioning of "eating up" type of thing. You obviously saw my photo at Arts, and well ...this eating thing. DO YOU HAVE TO RUB IT IN MY FACE?

LOL

 

[gcollins]

LOL Kev. I'll say no more.

Actually, I looked back to the hat of Matt in the photo with the high crown, and I was reminded of something that Andykev might have told me at Art's: you have to get used to seeing yourself in a higher crown or wider brim if you are used to a lower crown. That does make sense to me.

And Root, you make a good point about authentic period wear. Matt is looking very authentic in the photos, and wears it well! Perhaps my uninformed modern sensibility needs a good vintage washing. I;m learning, learning.

Cheers!
G