What are you wearing today??

[Jennifer Jones]

As I was leaving our local co-op, a lovely older woman edged her way over to me. She started, 'your hat...,' but paused. I replied, 'yes' to urge her to continue. She then explained that her dad had a black Stetson, and she was wondering if she could wear it. I enthusiastically replied, 'of course,' and asked if it fit. She said it did and well. I told her that the felt wears well for warmth, shade and helps in the rain. Told her I had received two recently since my 6 3/4 head can find vintage hats at great prices. I was wearing my olive Long, by Adam with its burnt sienna grosgrain band. She asked the color of my other hat, I mentioned brown with a burgundy band, which happened to be a Knox. As we walked through the parking lot, she paused at her car and smiled. Thanked me. I told her I looked forward to seeing her in her father's Stetson.

Seems all she needed was permission. I do hope I run into her again in our small town, that is becoming a mecca of vintage hat wearers!

You may have seen pictures of the horrid packaging of the two fedora, but here's a couple pics prior their creasing:


DSC_0003 by mattface, on Flickr


DSC_0001 by mattface, on Flickr

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I love the last photo.

Yes.

 

[Jennifer Jones]

Hi Marc, congratulations! The pictures are beautiful of you two! Lots of happiness always!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Jennifer: for accuracy's sake, I've edited this.

Hi Will, congratulations! The pictures are beautiful of you two! Lots of happiness always!

 

[rue]

I love the last photo.

That's what I said! I've never seen a better engagement photo

 

[thunderw21]

Many thanks!
The expression on her face in that last pic really makes it, at least for me.

A few more from the second half of the session.

Last but not least:

 

[thunderw21]

Thank you rue!

I actually felt a bit insecure showing off that jacket as it is one of those 70's-does-the-30's sports coats...

I think it's a nice looking jacket.

 

[rue]

Last but not least:

Again... gorgeous photos, but that last one is a contender for the other one we all love. I love your fiancé's hair clip

 

[Effingham]

!

This is SO my favorite. It's really sweet, and you're a lucky SOB. You probably know that, of course.

Congratulations, by the way, on the wonderful news.


Tony

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Will, your pictures are very very good. Your gal looks beautiful and you know it. Nice clothes too

Crazy Daisy! Hooray for knitwear! I like it!

Miss Tuppence: Perfect 30s style as usual. You never disappoint us :eusa_clap

Mario: The jacket doesn't look 70s at all. But I noticed something else: You wear a bold 40s tie! I thought you were the solid tie guy!

 

[AntonAAK]

So it's that bad, eh?

I like it.

 

[Mario]

I just have to chime in with the others: this photo is absolutely adorable! Go spread some hope!

You wear a bold 40s tie! I thought you were the solid tie guy!

lol Yes, I'm working on it, mate. I'm working on it! BTW: This one came to me via cookie.

I think it's a nice looking jacket.

I like it.

Thanks!

 

[Jannie]

Ok, I believe that by now you are heading towards the knit-tolerance-limit (I am not, but then I'm an addict) - so I'll quickly show you the last one before I disappear to look up more yarns
3 piece ensemble , of which 2 shown, of mid 30's inspiration. The piece missing is a short sleeve sporty blouse.

I have to say I am very happy with this and very grateful for my mother's hard and wonderful work which is now bearing the right sort of fruit.

What a beautiful ensemble—it is just so elegant...!

I understand perfectly well that you can't remember how to tie that knot again.
Matrix guys, on the other hand, who live more or less in a world turned inside out, can course also any time re-turn the inside out on a tie...

 

[mattface]

As I was leaving our local co-op, a lovely older woman edged her way over to me. She started, 'your hat...,' but paused. I replied, 'yes' to urge her to continue. She then explained that her dad had a black Stetson, and she was wondering if she could wear it. I enthusiastically replied, 'of course,' and asked if it fit. She said it did and well. I told her that the felt wears well for warmth, shade and helps in the rain. Told her I had received two recently since my 6 3/4 head can find vintage hats at great prices. I was wearing my olive Long, by Adam with its burnt sienna grosgrain band. She asked the color of my other hat, I mentioned brown with a burgundy band, which happened to be a Knox. As we walked through the parking lot, she paused at her car and smiled. Thanked me. I told her I looked forward to seeing her in her father's Stetson.

Seems all she needed was permission. I do hope I run into her again in our small town, that is becoming a mecca of vintage hat wearers!

You may have seen pictures of the horrid packaging of the two fedora, but here's a couple pics prior their creasing:


DSC_0003 by mattface, on Flickr


DSC_0001 by mattface, on Flickr

I love this story!!! :love:

I hope to see this woman sporting her father's Stetson around town too, and I'm very excited that your example could encourage her to do so!

 

[Denso]

Modern 8 panel hat
Modern shirt
1940's tie
1940's clasp
1940's sweater
Modern belt
1950's (or late '40s) pants

 

[rue]

Very nice Denso!

Welcome to the Fedora Lounge

 

[MarkL]

Denso! I love that look!
Welcome to the lounge!!!

Mark

 

[Dinerman]

 

[coble]

really digging that coat dinerman, and the cap of course you know i think its amazing. You can definately down food, making me want to go get some diner food, looks good.:eusa_clap

 

[Two Types]

I thought it was right at the time, but I really shouldn't have worn that tie with this outfit.