What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[DNO]

Wow, that Whippet of Aureliano's makes my '40's Whippet look like a distant, impoverished second cousin! And that fabric hat is really interesting...it's great to see cloth items of that vintage. And I have yet to find a cap as nice as that one, Big_e.

It makes me hesitate to post my pics! Today it was pretty chilly so I wore my Sammy Taft custom beaver stingy brim. I was delighted to find this hat. Sammy Taft was a local legend as a hatter...a real Toronto institution.

 

[bowlerman]

Whippet Thursday 1930s.

Thursday Thirties? Thirties Thursday? Is that a thing now? If not already, it should be a loungewide initiative!
Ale, I always get inspiration from your ubercool photos, but this one really takes the cake-- awesome!

I enjoyed the rare experience of watching a gentleman in his late 60s walk come into the coffee shop where I was sitting, wearing a beige topcoat and matching fedora (probably a 2 1/2-3 inch brim I'd guess), beige or natural colored, with a sage green ribbon and felted edge. Didn't seem like he was from these parts, and I have to admit it was rather refreshing.

DNO, that Sammy Taft is really nice. Just how stingy is it?

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks, Jeff!

 

[bowlerman]

Anytime!
I'm on my third day of Black Brooks Beaver this week, I think, and have been prowling around town in almost your spectral inverse!

 

[RBH]

Some really great hats today gents!
But Aurelianos takes the prize!
By the way that Brooks Beaver looks sharp on you BMan.

 

[Big_e]

Wow, that Whippet of Aureliano's makes my '40's Whippet look like a distant, impoverished second cousin! And that fabric hat is really interesting...it's great to see cloth items of that vintage. And I have yet to find a cap as nice as that one, Big_e.

It makes me hesitate to post my pics! Today it was pretty chilly so I wore my Sammy Taft custom beaver stingy brim. I was delighted to find this hat. Sammy Taft was a local legend as a hatter...a real Toronto institution.

Now that hat I like, it has a subtle warm look about it.
Ernest

 

[DJH]

Some really great hats today gents!
But Aurelianos takes the prize!
By the way that Brooks Beaver looks sharp on you BMan.

Agree 100%!!

Thanks for the nice comments on the Tumwater as well, Mike and Alan.

 

[randooch]

Man you guys rock the hats.

Ernest, that's a comfy, warm-looking cap. I bet you had a tough time resisting the urge to bust a grin!

Aureliano, Jeff already said it. :eusa_clap

Jeff, "spectral inverse" indeed! That's a great look.

Today I received a featherweight Borso that Robert was kind enough to part with. Fits preternaturally well, like it was waiting all these decades to alight upon my head. Thanks again, Sir Robert!

 

[Lefty]

Last night, we went to meet our new puppy, Rhubarb. Full name heard here, at around the 50 second mark.

She's somewhere in there with her mom.

visiting with dad

 

[Michaelshane]

Wormser.....

 

[Aureliano]

Rusty, Randall, David thanks for the award! My whippet feels proud.

 

[Aureliano]

Cute puppies, Lefty!

 

[alanfgag]

Cute puppies, Lefty!

more than cute... a d o r a b l e!

Michael, Randall... you look sweet too.

 

[Michaelshane]

There's nothing like a Lab puppy,I can smell that puppy breath.

 

[DNO]

DNO, that Sammy Taft is really nice. Just how stingy is it?

Thanks...I've started taking a real liking for this hat. It's the only beaver I have and the felt is wonderful. The brim is 1 7/8"....stingy but not miserly!

 

[DNO]

I'll admit I'm a cat guy, but how can you not gush over puppies! Great puppies (and a great cap, as well).

 

[thamesmeister]

I'm wearing a black derby with my tux. I've read on here about the Homburg and Fedoras being the proper head gear for a black tie tux. I'm here to say that I really like the derby. It's quality and since I like it, I'll wear it.

I don't think many attending will be wearing a hat in the first place so, that puts me above the rest of the pack anyway. I say Kudos to anyone these days that tries to revive the hat should be commended and not castigated for wearing the wrong one.

I know the history of the derby, but lets face it guys, the people on this site, want to bring back hats in general. I think its cool to do so.

Having said that, baseball caps, straw hats or anything weird should not be worn with formal attire. Don't you guys agree with my philosophy..?

 

[DNO]

Bundled up for my evening stroll. That's a black Jaxon Bogart that I picked up for a buck at an estate sale...couldn't beat the price! I've been working with some steam and even an iron to redo the brim and alter the crown. They certainly put a lot of stiffener in their hats...but it's starting to soften up. I must admit, I much prefer my vintage hats.

 

[DJH]

Randall - congratulations on the Borsalino - looks fantastic!

Lefty - congratulations on the new addition to your family! Your images remind me of when we went to see our little baby Boston Pearl for the fist time a couple of years ago.

Michaelshane - very cool look!

David - you may prefer your vintage hats, but that one looks great on you as well.

 

[DNO]

Thanks...from one David to another.