What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Bob Roberts]

True.

I would be going after Labor Day around mid Sept staying for one month. I think that is when the weather starts changing to fall right ?

The 3rd week of Sept in Sicily was very hot. Regardless, I don't think you'll need a black Homburg.

 

[FedOregon]

Just got home from Saturday errands (taking the wife always increases time...). Spent the day in my Dobbs c1950s Boater. Didn't seem to cause much of a stir in the crowds, but I served me well in the sunshine.

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Sweet boater Red, all decked out in Beaver Orange/Black!

 

[Sonero]

The 3rd week of Sept in Sicily was very hot. Regardless, I don't think you'll need a black Homburg.

Thanks.

I will definitely be monitoring the weather situation before I go. I was assuming europe is very close to NYC weather. NYC can get chilly towards the end of september.

 

[Chamuco]

Later, flea market and my Afrika Korps Pith Helmet

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[FedOregon]

Later, flea market and my Afrika Korps Pith Helmet

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Stay cool, my friend! And don't take any pith off anybody!

 

[bowlerman]

Ultrafino montecristi for "jazz yoga" this morning.

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[Jeremy T Garner]

Rocking the look today Jeremy. Great suit and hat. And shoes and tie and shirt. Ha ha.

Thank you Michael!

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

I look for excuses to wear those shoes! I usually order a 10.5 EE, but they only had E and EEE sizes so I got the E. They may work in a bit and be fine. You never know, but maybe I should have gone for the EEE.... but hey, I bought them to wear to church and social functions, not backpacking!

Boy I don't blame you for trying to find an excuse to wear those they are real dandies!! Hopefully they stretch a little to fit your feet Doug.

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

He's swapped ribbons and added a brim binding to one of mine. Biltmore Naples. View attachment 79331

That's the hat!! I remember when you wore this a week or so ago and you and this hat were actually my motivation to try it. Its on my black Temple I got from Goodwill and I really don't find myself wearing it much. I thought if I could do something similar to yours Bob it would get more use.

 

[Chamuco]

I like that straw, but isn't there another one in your stable yet?

Yep, it's sitting in El Paso waiting for my customs broker to come back from vacation to be shipped to me !!

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[Jeremy T Garner]

Time to lose that jacket and grab the Cuenca semi-calado!
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What a great hat!! Perfect dimensions. I love the shirt too!

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

Just got home from Saturday errands (taking the wife always increases time...). Spent the day in my Dobbs c1950s Boater. Didn't seem to cause much of a stir in the crowds, but I served me well in the sunshine.

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TOP NOTCH Mike!!!

 

[Chamuco]

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Nice !!

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[Sonero]

New Polo Shirt arrived today. It deserves a panama hat.

These Ralph Lauren Rugby Polo's are fantastic.

 

[Rogera]

Knox Westlite again this weekend.

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[FedOregon]

Knox Westlite again this weekend.

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You sure that Knox well, Roger!

 

[Rogera]

You sure that Knox well, Roger!

Thanks Doug! The light color works great for hot, sunny days

 

[Redfokker]

Knox Westlite again this weekend.

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Classic. Love everything about this Knox. Is it unlined and lightweight?

 

[Redfokker]

Later, flea market and my Afrika Korps Pith Helmet

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A pith helmet I can get into. I would love to see more of it, like the little top knot! Real WWII?

 

[totallyfrozen]

Later, flea market and my Afrika Korps Pith Helmet

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I think the combination of the invention of air conditioning and the sun helmet's association with colonialism caused it to fade out of common use sometime in the mid 20th century. I'm glad to see that there are a few of us trying to keep it from becoming completely extinct like the tricornered hat. Here in south Texas, I've tried a number of various hot weather headwear and, honestly, I haven't found anything else that works as well as a properly fitting pith helmet.
Honestly, I've tried mesh ball caps, do rags (wet and dry), cowboy hats, straw hats, boonie hats (wet and dry), even just a wet towel on my head. The pith helmet is king of sun hats, IMO.
Today, I was doing some heavy yard work (digging up bushes with a machete and a spade). It was humid and around 100°. Wet my head with the garden hose, put the pith on, and felt comfortable. I was able to work for a couple of hours straight. I felt so comfortable that at one point I stopped and took the helmet off to see if it was really doing much. I'm not exaggerating to say that the sun heated my head to being uncomfortable in less than one minute. Honestly, it was just a few seconds maybe 30 or so. Even after all my past ranting about the efficacy of the pith helmet, I was actually surprised at how much of a difference it had made. I know I sound like a broken record about these hats. People will have to get past the stereotypes and historical associations if they're ever to make a comeback, but they really are ingenious and effective.


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