Casual Fedora: from T-Shirt to a Shirt & Tie

[duggap]

Mustang, I have four of Art's hats, one of which is the Tucker. I dress casual, but not to the extent of t's. The Tucker would probably work. You might also look at the LaSalle. I posted mine in the threat on diamond bashes. I believe a raw edge brim is less dressy than a bound edge brim. Just my opinion.

 

[apipeguy]

I agree with RBH on page 1!

 

[Mustang]

Mustang, I have four of Art's hats, one of which is the Tucker. I dress casual, but not to the extent of t's. The Tucker would probably work. You might also look at the LaSalle. I posted mine in the thread on diamond bashes.

Do you by chance, have any photos of you wearing them? That would be most helpful.

I believe a raw edge brim is less dressy than a bound edge brim. Just my opinion.

I've come to the same conclusion. Mine will definitely have a raw edge brim.

 

[duggap]

Mustang, sorry I don't have pics of me wearing them. I hate to admit it but I have never learned how to post pics. I have always had help. I will try and learn. You really should consider that LaSalle as it is my most favorite hat and I feel like it has a real good casual look to it. I am definitely considering having Art do one in a light blue color as well but that sand color is very handsome.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Well, here's my 'attempt' to convince...

Paddy, You certainly convinced me! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

Paddy, You certainly convinced me! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

I agree!!!!
I like the 1st photo !:eusa_clap

 

[indycop]

I think for hats to make a comeback however big or slight, it would be moreso on the backs of the t shirt & jeans crowd rather than getting people to also start wearing better clothes all the way around.
I started with the Indy type with jeans and moved to button up shirts and khakis. And as budget will allow I will pickup even nicer clothes, I have some nice clothes but would have to lose weight for most of them :eusa_doh: . But if I thought I could only wear it with a shirt and tie then I would not be as into them.

 

[surely]

I dressed more formally than I usually do now. Many of my hats are vintage dress hats. I love to wear any of them, they feel and look cool to me. So,no matter what I'm wearing, I look to see which hat makes the best "look" Sometimes I'm surprised how a hat I thought might not work looks just right. Go figure

 

[Sefton]

I was wearing one of my hats by Art today and although I was dressed casual I still got the "you're dressed up today" comments. A good fedora will do that for you. BTW, I was wearing dark indigo Levi's LVC 1937 model, blue plaid work shirt and black oxfords with an M-1943 field jacket. Art's lid "dressed me up".

 

[Mustang]

I think for hats to make a comeback however big or slight, it would be moreso on the backs of the t shirt & jeans crowd rather than getting people to also start wearing better clothes all the way around.

I absolutely agree. I think I'm a good example. I fully intend to dress up more often. If for nothing else, so my fedora (when I get it) will look appropriate. Of course "dress up" is a relative term.lol

 

[Mustang]

I figured this would be fitting:

You be the judge:

 

[Viper Man]

That looks fine. IMO, the only rule is there are no rules. You should be able to take a hat (or any accessory) and make it work with your style. The perfect contemporary example would be the guitarist, Slash. I don't really care for his music much but he took what was long considered a formal hat style and worked it into a rock and roll context, mainly because he had the confidence to pull it off. Be true to yourself.

 

[D.W. Suratt]

It's good to know there are others who have this issue. I really like hats, and dress up every now and then, but am mostly casual. A lot of the the photos posted on the Lounge was one of the deciding factors for me to purchase my first fedora.

 

[Edward]

Formal:

Casual:

Both work equally well for me.

 

[B R A N D X®]

I think for hats to make a comeback however big or slight, it would be moreso on the backs of the t shirt & jeans crowd rather than getting people to also start wearing better clothes all the way around.
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Yep.....baby steps!

 

[Edward]

Certainly. It seems to me that a lot of folks nowadays are as like to don a suit as their 30s counterparts were white tie and tails. Unless there is a serious cultural shift in terms of what is acceptable, I should imagine that the trend towards casualisation in clothing won't reverse much. I gather, though, that a lot of places here in London dropped "casual Friday" in recent years.

 

[TimBer]

Just not with sneakers.

I have not hesitated to wear my fedora with everything from a suit and top coat to tee shirt and jeans. It is still pretty cold so I am seldom outside in short sleeves. I have also not hesitated to wear my fedora with a snow jacket even though I prefer to wear a coat.

I draw the line at sneakers. I have not worn my fedora - outside of the house - while also wearing sneakers. It just doesn't feel right. When the time comes to start wearing shorts again, I imagine I will not wear my fedora with shorts either.

 

[Mustang]

I draw the line at sneakers. I have not worn my fedora - outside of the house - while also wearing sneakers. It just doesn't feel right. When the time comes to start wearing shorts again, I imagine I will not wear my fedora with shorts either.

I definitely agree with you there!

 

[schuface]

The Tucker seems like it would be a very good choice for a casual hat. For a long time all I had was a warm color fedora and a generally cool toned one. Between the two I was always well corked. The "Tucker" on my monitor seems like a perfect warm colors hat. Treat yourself to a Tucker and a Sportaire and You should be good to go with any t-shirt event. "More is better"?? or wait If "Less is More" and "More is Better" Yeah! Get Both.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

When the time comes to start wearing shorts again, I imagine I will not wear my fedora with shorts either.

I remember a "MASH" episode in which Hawkeye Pierce wore a cowboy hat with shorts!