Men's Hats: A Discussion Thread, Questions, Opinions, Suggestions...

[johng70]

But why havent you worn it out yet? It is definitely summer straw weather

Right now I'm working from home and I haven't had an excuse to go anywhere the last couple days. It'll get out there though

 

[TheVestedInt]

The "Apollonia" by Goorin Bros. I'm a Prince fan so, this was an easy choice for me.

 

[sam67]

I just bought a hat box for my Optimo. Didn’t have one and it was making me nervous. Can’t wait to break this out . I’d like a straw and brown. Why did men give up on hats? They are practical. Love mine

 

[mr monty]

My new Wellema Milan teardrop. View attachment 1416475

I love this hat!! Details??

 

[suitedcboy]

Those of you that have changed your bands, are you leaving them loose on the hat after the change or are you throwing a few stitches on it to hold it in place?

I have stitched mine. I am no expert but I first make sure that the new band is where I want it and then I go from inside though the band with the matched color thread and then pass it back through as close as I can through the same spot so as to have the least "footprint" on the band and then snug the thread just a little and knot it. I do this in 4 places off to either side of front and back. I think the expert hatters can do this and only catch the back of ribbon so it is invisible. My handiwork is hardly noticeable and much better than the Stetson hats I have seen in the last few years. I place hats on the crown upside down and if not sewn they can and do often fall off. I have replaced a few sweatbands and had to re-do my sewing a couple of times on each I did to get the hang of it and the ribbons were sewn back on I was happy with the sweatband attachment. I like challenges and did some saddle repairs and have sewn on buttons so I figured hats were not more than I could do.

 

[Dr Nemo]

The "Apollonia" by Goorin Bros. I'm a Prince fan so, this was an easy choice for me.
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Awesome. AND love the matching socks.

 

[Terrence O'Connor]

Toyo straw, perfect for Summer

 

[HollyJoint]

Good Morning
which of these colors should i choose to wear with neutral colored clothes?

upload your image

 

[Phileas Fogg]

The first one. I’ll call it burgundy. I just like it more than the bright red.

 

[Encathol Epistemia]

The first one. I’ll call it burgundy. I just like it more than the bright red.

I concur; I prefer darker reds and I think that the brighter red is more distinct and conspicuous in a way that would lead it to clash with more colors than the burgundy.

 

[HollyJoint]

The first one. I’ll call it burgundy. I just like it more than the bright red.

yes i agree but i think burgundy is a dark and closed color for summer, red is more preppy

 

[johng70]

yes i agree but i think burgundy is a dark and closed color for summer, red is more preppy

Nothing wrong with bright colors - you just have to be more cautious in pairing it with the rest of your outfit.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

yes i agree but i think burgundy is a dark and closed color for summer, red is more preppy

And yet it was a choice you presented. Just pick one and wear it.

 

[daizawaguy]

Some new hats soon to be received from the fine folks at Hornskov

 

[daizawaguy]

An Art Fawcett blocked Montecristi