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  1. Abraham

    Hat for a Cleric in a Plain Black Suit?

    Quite beautiful...
  2. Abraham

    Hat for a Cleric in a Plain Black Suit?

    Outside of the Vatican City and perhaps Rome, the Capello Romano would look very silly/odd.
  3. Abraham

    Cowboy Boots with Business Suit?

    Cowboy boots, bolo tie and a Stetson in the financial districts of LA or SF? No way... ;)
  4. Abraham

    Hat for a Cleric in a Plain Black Suit?

    I think a hat has to have some kind of function today or it (and its wearer) is looked upon with a bit of suspicion. Cardinal Dolan's "sells itself" as a hat that appears to provide good sun protection (he is red haired/fair skinned) and a bit of warmth (he is also folically challenged.) I...
  5. Abraham

    Hat for a Cleric in a Plain Black Suit?

    I think the color black is fine. It's not pretentious but some styles are -- like the homburg which also happens to have a negative godfather/gangsta connotation these days. Similarly a bowler would look cartoonish. From a functional standpoint, anything with a stingy brim would offer less sun...
  7. Abraham

    Hat for a Cleric in a Plain Black Suit?

    Wow, you sure know your hats! On average, what is a better made hat -- a Bosalino or an Akubra? Thanks again.
  8. Abraham

    Hat for a Cleric in a Plain Black Suit?

    Cardinal Dolan of NYC pulls off this hat with a black suit pretty well I think. I'm not sure exactly what style it is, but it looks like it would provide good sun protection. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-u3Zj36baE
  9. Abraham

    Hat for a Cleric in a Plain Black Suit?

    Thank you very much for all the great inputs -- I will pass them along. I especially like the narrow headband look. My friend the priest asked for input because has keratosis pilaris and needs protection from the sun. He very much considers the clerical "blacks" to be a uniform of sorts and...
  10. Abraham

    Hat for a Cleric in a Plain Black Suit?

    For example, here is Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles. He's outdoors and needs sun/wind protection but I think he could have made a better choice than a light blue baseball cap (even though the cap was likely advertising the event)...
  11. Abraham

    Hat for a Cleric in a Plain Black Suit?

    What would be an appropriate hat for a Catholic priest in a plain black suit with a black shirt and a Roman collar? This would be without an overcoat here in California in a multi-hour outdoor event in mild/cool (for CA) weather. A black bowler or homburg would look silly and/or pretentious...
  13. Abraham

    Which Presidents Wore Hats>?

    What if a Future US President Always Wore a Hat? What would happen if a future US President always wore a hat? Presume he was a handsome, well-liked man (work with me) who had outstanding taste in clothes. Would such a president possibly rekindle the wearing of hats in the USA?
  14. Abraham

    Pocket Knife

    I do carry a pocket knife but I NEVER clip it to my pocket as is all the rage today...
  15. Abraham

    Please help me source a western belt buckle set like this one?

    I would prefer 2" but it looks like I might have to do with 1.5". I sure appreciate the help searching.
  16. Abraham

    Please help me source a western belt buckle set like this one?

    Could anyone here please help me source a less expensive version of a western belt buckle set similar to this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/180958986847?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619 I am looking for a western belt buckle set that can handle a 2" wide belt. I just don't want to pay $600 for a...
  17. Abraham

    Top Hat with Business Attire?

    The "coachman's" hat looks a lot like a woman's dressage hat.
  19. Abraham

    Top Hat with Business Attire?

    Thanks for all the replies. From a historical viewpoint were top hats ever part of everyday business ware? What sort of hate would JP Morgan have worn to the office in NYC in 1900? A bowler? Thanks again. I just found this picture of JP and his son Jack from 1913. Are those Chesterfield...
  20. Abraham

    Top Hat with Business Attire?

    Would it ever be proper in this day and age to wear a black felt top hat with a conservative suit, overcoat and muffler in a formal, business setting? If the top hat is a bit too much, how about a bowler? I'm thinking of a crisp winter day in Manhattan or London. Thanks!
  21. Abraham

    Cowboy Boots with Business Suit?

    Thanks for all the feedback, I really appreciate it. I agree that roper-style boots are so understated that they would not cause a problem just about anywhere. Now a pair of Bluchers with real tall heels might cause some rather non-positive comments:
  22. Abraham

    Cowboy Boots with Business Suit?

    That means he was out of uniform too...
  23. Abraham

    Cowboy Boots with Business Suit?

    Is it acceptable from a standpoint of good taste to replace one's wing tips or tasseled loafers with solid black cowboy boots when wearing a business suit? A suit that does not have "boot cut" trousers as some western suits do. To be more specific a navy pinstripe suit with a fairly...

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