Also, my current silk topper collection (not inc. opera hats):
Where do you get all of your top hats? I have already searched for long but every hat has been too little, a couple ones have been slightly too small to be worn in the traditional way and one has been too big.
My size is 7 1/4 and I want one out of silk and not a modern one out of mumbo-jumbo.
What defines an opera hat?
That makes me wonder, would you wear an opera hat during the day time, say with a morning suit? I'm thinking not. Also, you wouldn't wear a felt topper with a morning suit, right? When, if ever, would a black felt top hat be appropriate, other than if you're a door man?
They're all from eBay. Prices I paid for them from L-R: £32 (size 6 7/8), £36 (7), £200 (plus £100 renovation) (7)
TBH, 7 1/4 UK is just within the range of affordability (at least £100-200); 7 3/8 and you'll be paying at least £300-500. Mind you, I'm interested in your too big one as I have several friends who have large heads that want silk toppers!
That was some interesting info, when googling I have always found it should be tilted. Thanks!
What would we do without your expert knowledge?
Looks like a great job! I should send you mine to replace. And if you only did edge binding...
Brad
I finally got myself a top hat from 20's-30's(?) with a hat box included, or did I make the mistake and bought a riding top hat?
The crown is 13,5cm (5 1/4 inches) tall and the inner circumference is 57,5cm (Either I have measured wrong, it has maybe shrunk or has it been a measured work? Anyway a 58cm equals to 7 1/8 UK and 7 1/4 USA, which are my size).
The sweatband is "Real Russian Leather" and is at some points loose from the lining. The hat is on the limit of not fitting even when the cork is removed but I guess I'll have to endure the slight pressure and have it a little bit higher (Don't worry, not too high though).