How do folks react to your hat wearing?

[belfastboy]

I agree. Though as hot and steamy as it has been here recently…. I would think it might just steam itself back into shape.

BUT it is the hat that gets to decide!!!!

 

[dkstott]

From the general public, most comments are great.

Once a gentleman at a breakfast diner commented "nice pounce in that felt". After I got over the shock of someone else knowing what pouncing in a felt hat was. We had a great conversation about hats.

The guy at Staples always calls me "Connecticut Jones". It doesn't matter which fedora I'm wearing.

The 1st time I wore a flat cap in front of my wife. She said that I looked "old". I had to remind her that I was in my 60's.

 

[Zombie_61]

...The 1st time I wore a flat cap in front of my wife. She said that I looked "old"...

The only comment I've received that could have been interpreted as negative was from my wife. I bought my first stingy-brimmed fedora from a fellow Lounger who had converted it (sort of) to a Porkpie by giving it a Telescope Crease. My wife, accustomed to seeing me in my wider-brimmed Fed IVs and Campdrafts, said simply that she didn't like it because it looked "too small" on my head.

 

[Neiru]

I was very shy to wear a hat in public, but slowly I put them on here and there. I think most people don't care, I mean look at what others wear these days. Blue hair, facial piercings, they wear their pajama's in public, I mean they look horrific. So being well dressed or having a hat on, yes makes you stand out but in a good way. I also think wearing a hat with confidence or just forgetting that you have it on period makes it easy. Like someone said in an earlier post we only have one life, do what you like. Wearing a hat is harmless and if it makes you happy than do it. I still feel uneasy putting on a hat sometimes, I'm not one for attention, but I love hats so I will do it. My father used to tell me as a kid to wear my cap/hat whenever I went outside.

 

[dkstott]

The only comment I've received that could have been interpreted as negative was from my wife. I bought my first stingy-brimmed fedora from a fellow Lounger who had converted it (sort of) to a Porkpie by giving it a Telescope Crease. My wife, accustomed to seeing me in my wider-brimmed Fed IVs and Campdrafts, said simply that she didn't like it because it looked "too small" on my head.

I bought a pork pie hat several years ago.. my wife hated it immensely and made me return it...

 

[Rmccamey]

I have been wearing brimmed hats for the past decade or so for sun protection and I’ve discovered I like them as an umbrella alternative as well. I never really thought about what others would think - I bought my first hat and started wearing it. I liked it and bought another. I do usually get my wife’s and daughter’s opinion before buying or wearing to an event. They’ve got a good eye for fashion and are brutally honest with me if I’m about to wear something stupid looking. It’s good to have people like that.

During the cooler months you’re more likely to see me wearing a bowler than anything else. I’ve got several and I absolutely love them. My wife says she likes the way I look in them and that I pull it off well. It DEFINITELY gets attention when I walk into any kind of gathering place with one on. People either look away, look at me and smile, look at me and laugh (not insultingly, but like they enjoy seeing it), or actually come up to me and start a conversation about it. Once in a while somebody will say something awkward or even insulting if I were to take it that way. Regardless - I think almost everyone in the area notices and reacts in some way.

I think it‘s because it’s so different and unexpected - especially bowlers. It’s something that’s just not done. So when somebody is seen wearing one confidently and owning the look, it gets attention. Fortunately my family and friends have all reacted very positively and don’t seem a bit embarrassed to be seen with me. It helps when I’m with them and random strangers of all ages come up to me and say they love my hat!

Bowlers are great conversation starters and people often compliment me and want to know more about the hats. My Cambridge bowler also attracts a lot of positive comments.

 

[Zombie_61]

I bought a pork pie hat several years ago.. my wife hated it immensely and made me return it...

My wife never even so much as hinted that I return any particular items of clothing, but she did once request that I not wear certain hats when I was out in public with her. Such a simple request; I was happy to comply.

 

[Who?]

My wife never even so much as hinted that I return any particular items of clothing, but she did once request that I not wear certain hats when I was out in public with her. Such a simple request; I was happy to comply.

Can you show us an example?

 

[Frunobulax]

My wife never even so much as hinted that I return any particular items of clothing, but she did once request that I not wear certain hats when I was out in public with her. Such a simple request; I was happy to comply.

The Jughead hat?

 

[Bamaboots]

Just when you thought it was over.

 

[Zombie_61]

Can you show us an example?

Sure. Here is the hat I mentioned upthread that started me down the path of being a fan of the stingy brim:

Winston Fedora that originally had a Center Dent crease. Admittedly not a perfect hat for me, but It's comfortable, rather lightweight, and I like it, so... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The Jughead hat?

No, those arrived about a week after she died, so she never saw them. I'm pretty sure she would have hated them though, so good call.

 

[JJ Katz]

Anyone minds if I quote them (first name only) in the article?

 

[hatsRme]

Anyone minds if I quote them (first name only) in the article?

What Article? Where?

 

[JJ Katz]

If you go back a couple of pages you w

What Article? Where?

The one I mentioned in post #3213. I am looking at how various vintage style choices might (accent on MIGHT) affect not so much the wearer/enthusiast but also those around them.

 

[Frunobulax]

If you go back a couple of pages you w


The one I mentioned in post #3213. I am looking at how various vintage style choices might (accent on MIGHT) affect not so much the wearer/enthusiast but also those around them.

I think if you would like to quote anybody, an individual request via PM would be more appropriate.

 

[JJ Katz]

I think if you would like to quote anybody, an individual request via PM would be more appropriate.

Will do...

 

[Hurricane Jack]

What I am researching are situations / anecdotes when your wearing "vintage" clothing such as felt hats, etc. has affected your close friends and family, both positively or negatively.

None of my Goth friends come around anymore.

Just kiddin’.

 

[Bamaboots]

None of my Goth friends come around anymore.

Just kiddin’.

Post of the day.

No you're not.

 

[Who?]

If you go back a couple of pages you w


The one I mentioned in post #3213. I am looking at how various vintage style choices might (accent on MIGHT) affect not so much the wearer/enthusiast but also those around them.

Can you explain the precise definition of “vintage” which you are using?

It seems to be a rather flexible word.

 

[GHT]

Post of the day.

No you're not.

Post of the day? More like best post ever. I just love the members and comments of this forum.