What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Cleo’s Daddy]

Dear Sir:

I'm a man after your own heart. I too wear my fedoras when going to Church, usually on a Sunday, in the SW English market town where I live. I personally feel that a good hat just finishes off a jacket-and-tie sort of outfit, as I feel is appropriate for attending church.

Thinking back on it, many years ago, when I lived in the midwest United States, on a Saturday I would see Orthodox Jewish families walking to Synagogue. All of them (including little children) appropriately dressed. And the husband/father would invariably be wearing a proper dark hat. At the time I reflected how much respect I felt for those people, walking - not driving - to their place of worship in a place where nobody walks. Because. I decided, many years later, to adopt that same sensibility to my own life.

A good, proper hat just finishes off a gentleman.s nice outfit. And yours does the job perfectly.

I am conducting a stealth campaign, one I call "Operation Chapeau". Its really about giving other gentlemen "permission" to wear a proper hat when circumstances or weather suggest. If other men see a gentleman, such as yourself, wearing a good hat, then they themselves might feel empowered to do the same. And we all end up the better.

As I was waiting on my hat coming in the post, I remembered an old woman in a movie from decades ago. She was talking to a man in a train compartment and she said she was going to get out and go someplace (can’t remember where exactly) and the man said” are you sure you’re allowed to do that?” and she said “ I’m 82, I don’t ask permission for things”. I’m 69 so I was prepared to use that line if anyone said anything sarcastic etc.. I really enjoyed my first wearing of the hat.

 

[Frunobulax]

Stetson P l a y b o y

 

[Blare]

On the Eleventh Day of StingyMas…

For this final day of StingyMas something a bit different. This rather old Borsalino with its wry large rolled welt edge come in at just 1 and 3/4 inches and in a fitting end to my StingyMas celebration. Thank you to all who joined in enjoyed… (or tolerate) the festivities. I bid you all a Merry and Happy Stingymas.

And with that….

 

[jeffgarf]

On the Eleventh Day of StingyMas…

For this final day of StingyMas something a bit different. This rather old Borsalino with its wry large rolled welt edge come in at just 1 and 3/4 inches and in a fitting end to my StingyMas celebration. Thank you to all who joined in enjoyed… (or tolerate) the festivities. I bid you all a Merry and Happy Stingymas.

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And with that….
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Saved the best for last!

 

[Blare]

Saved the best for last!

Thanks Jeff!

 

[hatophile]

Good to see you Perry!

Thanks Joe. I like your Stingies, particularly today's gem!

 

[Blare]

Thanks Joe. I like your Stingies, particularly today's gem!

Thank Perry!!

 

[rogueclimber]

Hi this is the first time I’ve worn a fedora in public.

Welcome

You've discovered the secret:

Just wear the damn hat!

Amazing how quickly you'll become used to wearing a hat daily

 

[M Hatman]

Today, ......50's Bayerland, FGM (Franz Gober München). Deep green velour, nice 2 1/2" brim, crown 4 1/2" as creased. The old pin (I added) has a real Edelweiss flower preserved in it. Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a green hat and Edelweiss! Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!!!

 

[Dan718]

I found that as I got older I cared less what other people thought. Not that I don’t care, but that in balance, how I feel is more important than what other people think about what I wear in my head.

Hi this is the first time I’ve worn a fedora in public. Yesterday I wore my new hat to church. It’s the Shirwell in dark charcoal grey from Gamble & ***n. Instead of feeling self conscience, I felt really good. The customer service from Gamble & ***n is superb. I was sent a brown hat by mistake but when I phoned them, the very nice lady sent the correct one along with a returns label even though I told her there was no hurry as it was for me and not someone’s Christmas present. I was stunned that she put such trust in me. I’ve wanted a fedora since decades ago but never had the courage to wear one.
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Congrats on the new hat, it looks completely natural on you.

 

[rogueclimber]

Wearing my Watson Hat Company Monte Carlo

 

[Rollin Rains]

Well, it's a Festivus miracle!
The Post-Master General came through for me.

After 15 days of being "Lost in Transit", my Wegener finally arrived.

Paired it with a vintage tie from Porter's of Birmingham.

You can see the Porter's in this vintage Christmas photo. I remember the Bon-Ton Hatters, but I don't remember the Wormser dealer.

 

[BobHufford]

Stetson P l a y b o y

<whisper> P l a y b o y </whisper>

 

[VoodooSan]

Thank you kindly, and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family, Mark!

Thank you kindly, Charlie. All my best Christmas wishes to you and yours.

 

[VoodooSan]

Dobbs

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MAGNIFICENT colors!!!

 

[Blare]

Today, ......50's Bayerland, FGM (Franz Gober München). Deep green velour, nice 2 1/2" brim, crown 4 1/2" as creased. The old pin (I added) has a real Edelweiss flower preserved in it. Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a green hat and Edelweiss! Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!!!
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Beautiful hat, Mark

 

[Blare]

Well, it's a Festivus miracle!
The Post-Master General came through for me.
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After 15 days of being "Lost in Transit", my Wegener finally arrived.
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Paired it with a vintage tie from Porter's of Birmingham.
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You can see the Porter's in this vintage Christmas photo. I remember the Bon-Ton Hatters, but I don't remember the Wormser dealer.
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Congratulations

 

[Dan718]

A rainy cold day here in Tochigi, exactly the kind of weather the Fed IV excels at.

45 minutes solid walking in the rain this afternoon and dry as a bone inside, my feet were not so lucky and should have worn something a bit more stout.

To think I almost wore my Borsalino out today, I suspect I’d have regretted if if I had.

 

[The Shoe]

Hi this is the first time I’ve worn a fedora in public. Yesterday I wore my new hat to church. It’s the Shirwell in dark charcoal grey from Gamble & ***n. Instead of feeling self conscience, I felt really good. The customer service from Gamble & ***n is superb. I was sent a brown hat by mistake but when I phoned them, the very nice lady sent the correct one along with a returns label even though I told her there was no hurry as it was for me and not someone’s Christmas present. I was stunned that she put such trust in me. I’ve wanted a fedora since decades ago but never had the courage to wear one.
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Welcome to the lounge. The first hat looks great.

 

[The Shoe]

Yesterday’s StingyMas hat. Following Joe’s lead again with a Stefan Tirard.
I only took one super quick selfie. ****** awful photo, so I threw a sepia filter, some grain, and a vignette on it…the result? Still an awful photo. Never mind, here it is.