What to wear with a fedora....

[cyamamot]

The next one I was thinking of getting was an Indiana Jones licensed hat which seem to be about 30 bucks. Other than that, i'm looking into a more casual go to hat that's wool felt and not as expensive at this first hat i have.

 

[Yeps]

You probably don't want to go for a wool felt, or a licensed Indy hat, as you will most definitely be disappointed. The best idea would be to stalk ebay for a while. There are all sorts of great hats for cheap (I generally don't go above 35 or so), if you are really patient.

 

[cyamamot]

I do have to say after purchasing the Stetson Inwood, wool feels really rough, and i've been told wool felt is not very weather resistant and tends to deform quite easily. Is this all true from first hand experience maybe?

Also, are there a few good brands to look for? I know Dobbs, Stetson, and Borsolino are like the top of the top of things.

I've heard a few good things about stacy adams

 

[LoveMyHats2]

I do have to say after purchasing the Stetson Inwood, wool feels really rough, and i've been told wool felt is not very weather resistant and tends to deform quite easily. Is this all true from first hand experience maybe?

Also, are there a few good brands to look for? I know Dobbs, Stetson, and Borsolino are like the top of the top of things.

I've heard a few good things about stacy adams

Take heed, wool can look nice until it gets wet. They can get all bumpy and shrink up. They tend to be harder to get back in shape, as least that has been my experience. Yes they are normally cheap to buy, but as suggested just keep your eye on places like ebay or even here on the classifieds, and eventually you will come across something your style, size and color that will make you a happy camper. Keep in mind, you have been bitten by the hat bug...it can grow on you...may give you the urge to buy another....then another....and so on...it happens, but all in all, it is fun!

 

[DavidJ]

Wool will shrink very easily. As previously mentioned, Resistol is a good brand. Of course, thrift stores or garage/estate sales will land you great hats. I got a Cavanagh for 50 cents. Some hats may not have a brand, but will be nice, I also have one of those. Keep an eye out on the 'bay and locally.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Here is a photo of my hat that i promised.

I think im getting the idea of what formal and casual is now with hats being quite new to this world of clothing. I do have a peacoat, so when it gets colder out, im thinking of wearing it with that.

Nice hat...good catch!

 

[scottyrocks]

The next one I was thinking of getting was an Indiana Jones licensed hat which seem to be about 30 bucks. Other than that, i'm looking into a more casual go to hat that's wool felt and not as expensive at this first hat i have.

Don't do it. They're not good quality, being wool. If you want an Indy style hat, the best for the least expense is an Akubra Federation IV. See hatsdirect.com.

 

[monbla256]

I do have to say after purchasing the Stetson Inwood, wool feels really rough, and i've been told wool felt is not very weather resistant and tends to deform quite easily. Is this all true from first hand experience maybe?

Also, are there a few good brands to look for? I know Dobbs, Stetson, and Borsolino are like the top of the top of things.

I've heard a few good things about stacy adams

Save your money and spend it on Fur Felt hats . Stay away from wool, you will be throwing good money after bad. As for Stacey Adams, they make shoes, so their hats are made by someone else and re-branded. For one of the BEST modern factory made hats made today, you CANNOT beat Akubra! Again, wool NO, fur felt YES

 

[Allen]

Blue jeans and a button-down shirt are about as casual as I go when it comes to adding a hat to the ensemble. If it's not blue jeans it's either chinos or slacks, but I have never seen a combination involving a T-shirt that I like. I'll do a polo, but a T-shirt is just going too far. I guess it brings an image to my mind of all these punk kids walking around nowadays with those trilby-like abominations that have pinstripes or skulls, or even piercings in the brim. *shudder*

 

[cyamamot]

Haha its funny you mentioned the skulls on the trilby fedora, the first one i Officially got was a cloth one from walmart that had a skull on it. It is definitely 100% crushable after how many times people attempt to steal it, but it was only 10 bucks and not what i count as a first hat. I definitely wanted to get something nice, but looks like i started too nice, which isnt a bad thing looks like. I'll check those brands out. I do have to say i think i've caught the hat bug too!

 

[FedoraFan112390]

Could go the Archie Bunker route? Just wear a button down or polo?

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Could go the Archie Bunker route? Just wear a button down or polo?

"Awe geez Edith, I'm late for the lodge meeting"...

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Gee I wear my hats with everything. They always match with the clothes I am wearing colorwise but I always start with the hat I want to wear then go pick out clothes that match the hat an my mood.

 

[Brian Stahl]

I think you can wear a fedora with just about any outfit. Just don't dress like a bum and be sure to match your colors. Only a panama hat is appropriate with shorts and a T-shirt...

 

[1961MJS]

Hi

I just bought a couple of Off white Henley shirts like the old underwear shirts men used to wear. I haven't worn them out much yet, but they would like the scene in "The Green Mile" where the Wild Bill kills the two girls. Not exactly a scene to emulate, but the clothing looks like it is from our era.

Later

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Some casual moments before driving down to see my Bank.....

 

[HatsEnough]

Some casual moments before driving down to see my Bank.....

I'm usually armed like tha... er, dressed like that on the way to my congressman's office.

 

[samtemporary]

Today I wore a pair of dungarees, a polo shirt (tucked in - with a leather belt), a gray wool fedora (one of the Jaxon cheap-o styles), and leather boat shoes (no socks). Of course, it's 85 degrees here in South Florida, and I work in a law office where the boss wears torn jeans and sandals. Let's just say I'm considered formal when I get in!

 

[Rick Blaine]

Hells' bells! I even wear mine w/ bib overalls!

 

[RBH]

Hells' bells! I even wear mine w/ bib overalls!

BobC,Cuzin Tom and Me!