What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[johnnycanuck]

Douglas, what hat are you wearing there and where did you get it? Looks pretty sharp.
Johnny

 

[DOUGLAS]

Hey Johnny, That is a vintage Essman waterproof straw. It was sold by Dinerman and then I bought it from Ebay.

 

[BJBAmerica]

Ever the epitome of Class & Style, Douglas.......Fantastic hat and clothes to match!!!

 

[BJBAmerica]

The Akubra Federation.....Always thought the crown looked a little too high for me....Any thoughts?

 

[BJBAmerica]

I received many compliments today from both men and women.

Douglas.....Would that GREAT hat be considered an "Optimo" style? Doesn't look quite a rounded in the crown as pictures of Optimo style Panama's I've seen.

I like the shape of yours much better!!!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Spitfire]

Nice ones Barry. :eusa_clap Also like yours too Douglass.:eusa_clap

For some strange reason I have been sitting in front of my PC almost the whole day, and it's not until now, I realise that I am wearing my RAF Cap...:eusa_doh: (Glad someone asked!)

It was propably lying around on the table, when I opened the computer this morning and the only empty space to put it was obviously my head.
Well, I think I will take it off now...no luftwaffe in sight anyway.

 

[deanglen]

The Akubra Federation.....Always thought the crown looked a little too high for me....Any thoughts?

I hate to admit this, but those crowns on the "screen" accurate Indy hats always look a little too tall to me, on anyone. But campaign hats probably look silly to most Loungers, regardless of the bash style, so it really is a matter of what you like on your head. Crown too high? Bash it down! You'll get some terrific reverse taper.

dean

 

[RBH]

The Akubra Federation.....Always thought the crown looked a little too high for me....Any thoughts?

Thats what I like about the Federation, is the tall crown. I think it looks great on you Barry.
I think most people have gotten used to the short[er] brim and short crown on modern hats, that a tall crown at first looks strange to them.


Barry, direct yourself to this thread..
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=21783&page=2
look at Chanop's bash, that style may suit you better.

 

[DOUGLAS]

That hat looks great on you Barry.As RBH alluded the taller crowns and wider brims take some getting used to but after a while it will feel strange wearing a lower crown style.

 

[DOUGLAS]

Borsalino Pocket

 

[BJBAmerica]

GREAT Hat, Douglas.....You wear all of your hats with panache, BRAVO!!! I love the ascot/cravat too....Must give one of those a try myself sometime!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[BJBAmerica]

Nice ones Barry. :eusa_clap Also like yours too Douglass.:eusa_clap

For some strange reason I have been sitting in front of my PC almost the whole day, and it's not until now, I realise that I am wearing my RAF Cap...:eusa_doh: (Glad someone asked!)

It was propably lying around on the table, when I opened the computer this morning and the only empty space to put it was obviously my head.
Well, I think I will take it off now...no luftwaffe in sight anyway.

Great Cap, Spitfire, you wear it well, dashing!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[DOUGLAS]

Thanks Barry, I need for some one to show me how to tie an ascot properly,

 

[DOUGLAS]

PLEASE

Tell me this is not a 7-1/4

Absolutely grand Tom!!

 

[The real Henry]

The Akubra Federation.....Always thought the crown looked a little too high for me....Any thoughts?

IMHO shortening the brim of your Fed down to 30s dimensions might help.




Regards,
Henrik

 

[MattC]

Today

Art Fawcett "Fino/Fino" low c crown montechristi, body by Panama Bob.

 

[Spitfire]

Thanks Barry, I need for some one to show me how to tie an ascot properly,

Totally nice Borsalino, Douglas. Tying the ascot? - check out the Ascot/Cravat thread in GA&A. There is a great - and easy - Ascotknot.

 

[Jerekson]

Tell me this is not a 7-1/4

Absolutely grand Tom!!

Nothing gets my blood pumping like a pristine open crown hat.

Wow.

 

[DOUGLAS]

Nothing gets my blood pumping like a pristine open crown hat.

Wow.

You can say that twice!

 

[DOUGLAS]

Thanks for the info Spitfire