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Stetson Stratoliner Milan {modern}
I thought Shantung was paper also. I'm OK with it either way - I don't mind the ability to wear a hat in the rain with no penalty. I'll be able to put in my 2 cents next week, I just ordered one in sand. It will be interesting to do a side-by-side comparison with the Akubra Capricorn. -
Stetson Stratoliner Milan {modern}
Woof - that looks nice, I think I'm sold even with a 2-1/2" brim. But where's the little airplane? BTW, for those interested I found a coupon code for free US ground shipping from menshats.com - it's "AdRoll1". (I hope that doesn't bug you too much Tom - I hate hearing about deals after the fact...) -
wtb: worn hat size 7 1/2" to 7 5/8" felt or straw
Are you looking for felt or straw? I ask, as I have a poly straw that seems too small for my 7-3/4 noggin these days - it would be a good fishing hat.- carldelo
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Stetson Stratoliner Milan {modern}
Just catching up on this thread. The Milan Strat looks pretty good, as I favor a 2-1/4" brim. I'm not really wrapped up in the historical accuracy imperative, however. The gray is quite reminiscent of my Akubra Capricorn. I called Bencraft and they're not sure whether they will stock it. I asked... -
Help to identify a Stetson please?
I had a Stetson Playboy from the late 70s / early 80s that had the same proportions as your fuzzy hat - but mine was just regular old black fur felt with a grosgrain ribbon. I've heard it referred to as a 'Playboy II', to differentiate from the original model. I think it would be worth getting... -
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Peaked lapel question
On peaked lapels, there is a often (always?) a bit of thread holding the actual peak of the lapel to the rest of the collar. I always assumed this was meant to remain in place and help the lapel lie flat. Mostly because on the couple of double-breasted jackets I have, the thread is the correct...- carldelo
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Best suspender-button thread?
Dedicated suspender buttons are slightly cone-shaped on the back and shouldn't need any stand-off distance. I've been putting the front buttons on the inside, stitched through the fabric interfacing in the waistband as mentioned above. If your waistband is popping up, you will probably have to...- carldelo
- Post #15
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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1910's Baseball Fan's Boater
Agreed, it looks like a pork pie hat, not a boater. Nice lid and ephemera. -
Wing tip shoes
I've had these Ecco shoes for about a year and recommend them highly - they are my most comfortable shoes. The brown would be good for the colors you mention. I've had Rockports in the past, and think that Ecco is a much better shoe. I too use orthotics and the insoles are removable. However...- carldelo
- Post #22
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Hat Cartoons
Three of us from Engineering went to an outdoor honors ceremony a couple of weeks ago wearing fedora (I've started a localized trend in the Bronx) --- the Dean of Students said we reminded him of the Ant Hill Mob. I hadn't thought about them in a very, very long time.... -
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My first Fedora
Nice - my first modern fedora was a sage green Chatham as well. I still wear it a lot - goes great with tan and brown jackets of any type. It's a little worn now, so it is my go-to hat for errands and the weekend. There's no better way to get used to wearing a hat than just wearing it a lot... -
The best and worst vehicles for the hat wearer
The Mini Cooper is great for hat wearers - it doesn't knock your hat off when you get in. I like to be able to take the hat on and off while sitting inside, but wouldn't drive with one on. The getting in/out is what matters to me. The head rest on any car should be adjusted so it's at the level... -
Any experience with these trousers?
I'm curious what the rise is on these - it's hard to tell from the photos - where does the waist sit?- carldelo
- Post #15
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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The Powell from Matt Deckard Apparel
This sounds very interesting - I do love a 1930s style 2-1/4" brim... -
Show off the sports coats.
I dig that crazy plaid number with the maple leaf buttons, and also the jacket with the Nova Scotia crest. I don't usually go to Halifax when traveling to NS, we usually head straight to Cape Breton. This makes me want to make the thrift store/junk store/antique store rounds up north. -
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Akubra vs Borsalino Quality
Yes, I agree, and would add that cranially-advantaged folks such as ourselves have fewer opportunities to find high-quality vintage lids that some of the small-domed collectors are blessed to be able to find at reasonable prices. For us, a nice vintage lid in 7-3/4 and a new custom lid are... -
Akubra vs Borsalino Quality
I think in the last year or two there has been less brand bashing than there was when I first joined the lounge. People seem to realize that there is a continuum of quality from every brand, and that anecdotal evidence of bad hats here and there is not the same thing as conclusive proof of poor... -
Akubra vs Borsalino Quality
I had a Sydney for a while - a nice hat, but pretty stiff. It came open-crowned and really needed to be watered to hold a bash - a dry bash just popped out. A nice soft Borso wouldn't have that problem. Also, the brim on the Sydney actually made a noise when snapped down in front, where a Borso... -
Interesting shirt feature
I dimly remember using a formal shirt with this feature in a play many moons ago - but I believe the button placket attached to the normal closing button of the trousers (on the outside) and was hidden by the cummerbund. I guess that was because they weren't the proper pants. I have a feeling...- carldelo
- Post #16
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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The Clothing of the Early Mount Everest Mountaineers
An interesting read. I've always disliked modern cold-weather gear, it makes me want to wear my tweed 3-piece the next time I have to go out in the snow.- carldelo
- Post #5
- Forum: The Great Outdoors
