What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[BJBAmerica]

True Alan, they seem to have been very popular. This one is in great shape but I am not convinced that it looks good on me though.

Well, you've managed to convince me, Douglas....I think it looks outstanding, and the clothes do as well....Love the entire combination of the boater, fantastic vest & tie!!!

Always well put together, Douglas!! :eusa_clap

 

[BJBAmerica]

I think Douglas should start a fashion line.

I second that.....We could all benefit from a touch of Douglas' panache!!!

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Douglas, On you, that boater looks really good. I've always been fascinated by them, but every time I try one on it just makes ME look goofy. Now, this on the other hand...

A few weeks ago, we were watching one of the "Beach Party" movies on TCM. I think it was "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini." Buster Keaton was sporting this model. I just happened to have a spare black fedora going to waste, so I made one like Buster's.

 

[DanielJones]

Douglas,

Sharp looking boater my man! You do wear it well. Good looking vest to boot. I also like the hat & vest combo you have in your avatar. Your hat & vest collection never ceases to amaze me.:eusa_clap

Cheers!

Dan

 

[BJBAmerica]

Douglas, On you, that boater looks really good. I've always been fascinated by them, but every time I try one on it just makes ME look goofy. Now, this on the other hand...

A few weeks ago, we were watching one of the "Beach Party" movies on TCM. I think it was "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini." Buster Keaton was sporting this model. I just happened to have a spare black fedora going to waste, so I made one like Buster's.

J.T., you've nailed the Buster Keaton lid.....Looks sharp to me!!! Nice work on the "Keaton Bash"!! :eusa_clap

 

[DOUGLAS]

Thank you gentlemen for the kind compliments.
Hey JT, you've done well with the Keaton style. That type seems to have been common back in the day. This is a photo of my Grand Mothers family in the Teens

Most of the hats to me seem to ride pretty high on the head and have shallow crowns. I don't think that I could pull it off.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

I like the way they look, I'm just not sure it looks good for my shape. I will get another that is my size and see how it looks. I definitely need the taller type though.

It looks GREAT on you. They all look GREAT on you.







And I hate you for that...

 

[J.T.Marcus]

:eusa_clap Love those old photos!!! Keep 'em coming. :eusa_clap

 

[DOUGLAS]

I hate you for that...

If it is any consolation Mr.Lucky I look ridiculous in Pork Pies,stingy bimmmed hats and most Cowboy and Western wide brimmed hats. I am most comfortable with 5"t0 5.5" crowns and 2.5" to 2-5/8" brims. Once I start showing the western Hats you will see what I mean.

 

[DOUGLAS]

J.T., I have a bunch of old photos in the GAA forum under the thread
photos back then

 

[deanglen]

J.T., your expression even does justice to Buster!

dean

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Deanglen, Thanks for the compliment. The crazy thing is, I'm not sure I was trying to look like him. My camera does wierd stuff! lol

 

[bolthead]

Great job JT.
Was the crown of that hat originally that short to begin with? If not, how did you get it so short? Also, what is the height of the crown anyway?

BTW, am I missing something? I don't see a vest on him? [huh]

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Thanks, bolthead. The hat started out as a standard black Resistol, with a 2" brim and about a 4 1/2" crown. I pushed the crown into an open dome, then down in the center till the crown height was about 2 1/2". The next step is easier than it sounds. I pushed the dome from the inside, till the peak came up just about even with the existing crown edge. I know it sounds like too much material is folded into the crown, but remember, it now sits higher on the head. (Heads, like hats, are also tapered) It was fun, and I will wear it, from time to time.

 

[DanielJones]

Nice looking Keaton style lid. You pull it off well.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DOUGLAS]

Stetson Open Road

You have all seen this one before but it is too good to keep on a shelf.

 

[deanglen]

Open Road. Open Road? You've got to admire the variation among models. Could it have been re-ribboned?

dean

 

[DOUGLAS]

I don't think so Dean there is fading behind the ribbon now at the same line as the present one.

 

[K.D. Lightner]

What am I wearing today?

The lightest clothing I can find (cotton) and a straw hat when I go outside in the sun.

It is hot, hot here.

karol

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Douglas, That edge treatment intrigues me. Looks like maybe three rows of stitching. Does it have a name for the edge, anywhere inside the hat?