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Wow, this thread has grown! I'm glad I came across Ms. L on Esty and I'm also glad you guys are mostly as happy with yours as I am with mine!!!
Wow, this thread has grown! I'm glad I came across Ms. L on Esty and I'm also glad you guys are mostly as happy with yours as I am with mine!!!
OK, received the hat yesterday. Sorry, no pics as of yet. I got my mail about 5:30 and we went right out to the ballgame last night, so it went on a hook. I'm wearing a different hat to work today, as I didn't think it went with what I'm wearing. I promise pics soon.
First reactions: It's a very nice hat. Very lightweight felt. It's a little snug, but then I'm a fairly generous 58, and I think it will "breathe" out a bit with wear. It did show up with a light line around the crown of the hat, caused by the packing materials; however, I'm going to tackle that with a little steam today and I think it'll come right out.
Photos and a full report later.
I'm a dead on 24"/61 & ordered 61 which fit fine...Hi, I'm planning to order a hat from Luisa. I was wondering what size you ordered and if the hat stretched a bit as you hoped. My melon measures 59cm, so I'm wondering if I should order 59 or 60.
Thanks,
Sergej
I'm a dead on 24"/61 & ordered 61 which fit fine...
I'm a little larger than a 58. I ordered a 58, and it was somewhat snug, but quickly conformed to my head; the FEPSA bodies seem to be pretty resilient in that regard. I love the way it feels now. I'm currently awaiting delivery of another 58, and I asked her to block it a little larger for me, if possible. She has been known to make half-sizes for some, as seen earlier in this thread.
I just wish I knew where my hat was. Luisa made a mistake in my address, so it sat in the PO in Lisbon for a week. CTT still isn't tracking the hat. If my past experience is to be believed, I should get it late next week.
I'm a dead on 24"/61 & ordered 61 which fit fine...
She said, weeks ago, that she would be on vacation until June 15th.
Well, my hat emerged from the fog of the postal system on Wednesday.
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It's gorgeous. It ain't Tan (but it is close to the photo Luisa sent)! I had chosen this ribbon color as a complement to the Tan I had in my head. I still think that would look good, but to me, this is stunning. The color pops right off the hat in contrast. I'm sure my photos in my crappy fluorescent-lighted office don't do it justice. I want to see it in the sun, but the rain here has been so persistent!
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That's a seriously great hat!! I really admire the colors and ribbons you choose on your daquinos (really liked the navy/burgundy combo too)
Bummer, now you'll have to order one in beige too [emoji15]
My new hat should be ready in a day or two.