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Chasblount

New in Town
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41
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Amarillo, Texas
I'm overwhelmed. There's so much information here. I like hats, but this place is insane in a perfectly wonderful way!
My sentiments exactly! I grew up on the coast of South Carolina in the 60's-70's and virtually no one wore fedoras, especially felt. Twenty-five years ago I put down roots in Amarillo, Texas. As you can imagine, out here cowboy hats are plentiful; fedoras virtually non-existent. I'm a white collar professional thus 5 days a week it's Brooks Brothers & Allen Edmonds, definitely not blue jeans & boots. Not being a native Texan I could never imagine wearing boots, much less a cowboy hat. A couple of years ago I became interested in classic men's wear and pouring over hundreds of photos of gentlemen from the 20's - 50's I formed the opinion that a gentlemen dressed in a suit not only looks better with a fedora but almost naked without one. So, earlier this year I took the plunge and bought a Stetson straw fedora off eBay and after I wore it and got over the initial "strangeness" I developed a deep emotional attachment. Now I can't go anywhere without a lid on. I now have 5 fedoras and expect 3 more to be delivered tomorrow. With guidance from this forum I'm awaiting delivery of a vintage gray Stratoliner, a vintage chocolate brown fedora with a 2 1/2 brim and mode edge, and a vintage tan Lee Adventurer. Nothing special compared to many of the incredible hats you regulars possess but I'm happy for now. I want to thank the regulars who post often. I haven't decided whether y'all are inspirations or crack dealers hooking unsuspecting ball cap wearers on fedoras. For now I'm going with inspirations.

Chas
 

RJR

Messages
10,620
Location
Iowa
My sentiments exactly! I grew up on the coast of South Carolina in the 60's-70's and virtually no one wore fedoras, especially felt. Twenty-five years ago I put down roots in Amarillo, Texas. As you can imagine, out here cowboy hats are plentiful; fedoras virtually non-existent. I'm a white collar professional thus 5 days a week it's Brooks Brothers & Allen Edmonds, definitely not blue jeans & boots. Not being a native Texan I could never imagine wearing boots, much less a cowboy hat. A couple of years ago I became interested in classic men's wear and pouring over hundreds of photos of gentlemen from the 20's - 50's I formed the opinion that a gentlemen dressed in a suit not only looks better with a fedora but almost naked without one. So, earlier this year I took the plunge and bought a Stetson straw fedora off eBay and after I wore it and got over the initial "strangeness" I developed a deep emotional attachment. Now I can't go anywhere without a lid on. I now have 5 fedoras and expect 3 more to be delivered tomorrow. With guidance from this forum I'm awaiting delivery of a vintage gray Stratoliner, a vintage chocolate brown fedora with a 2 1/2 brim and mode edge, and a vintage tan Lee Adventurer. Nothing special compared to many of the incredible hats you regulars possess but I'm happy for now. I want to thank the regulars who post often. I haven't decided whether y'all are inspirations or crack dealers hooking unsuspecting ball cap wearers on fedoras. For now I'm going with inspirations.

Chas
Think "enablers";).
 

AbbaDatDeHat

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,638
My sentiments exactly! I grew up on the coast of South Carolina in the 60's-70's and virtually no one wore fedoras, especially felt. Twenty-five years ago I put down roots in Amarillo, Texas. As you can imagine, out here cowboy hats are plentiful; fedoras virtually non-existent. I'm a white collar professional thus 5 days a week it's Brooks Brothers & Allen Edmonds, definitely not blue jeans & boots. Not being a native Texan I could never imagine wearing boots, much less a cowboy hat. A couple of years ago I became interested in classic men's wear and pouring over hundreds of photos of gentlemen from the 20's - 50's I formed the opinion that a gentlemen dressed in a suit not only looks better with a fedora but almost naked without one. So, earlier this year I took the plunge and bought a Stetson straw fedora off eBay and after I wore it and got over the initial "strangeness" I developed a deep emotional attachment. Now I can't go anywhere without a lid on. I now have 5 fedoras and expect 3 more to be delivered tomorrow. With guidance from this forum I'm awaiting delivery of a vintage gray Stratoliner, a vintage chocolate brown fedora with a 2 1/2 brim and mode edge, and a vintage tan Lee Adventurer. Nothing special compared to many of the incredible hats you regulars possess but I'm happy for now. I want to thank the regulars who post often. I haven't decided whether y'all are inspirations or crack dealers hooking unsuspecting ball cap wearers on fedoras. For now I'm going with inspirations.

Chas
Greetings Chas:
Thanks for the intro and welcome to the hat lounge.
I loved your statement about looking naked without a fedora. Spot on.
The 3 you have coming are outstanding and very special compared to many and much posted here. No question.
I think the Lee Adventure might just maybe surprise you in a very nice way. Hope so. I’ve compared that felt to some serious nice felts and, you bet it’s there!
Again welcome and thanks.
Guess you got some postin to do! Ha
Be well. Bowen
 

Chasblount

New in Town
Messages
41
Location
Amarillo, Texas
Greetings Chas:
Thanks for the intro and welcome to the hat lounge.
I loved your statement about looking naked without a fedora. Spot on.
The 3 you have coming are outstanding and very special compared to many and much posted here. No question.
I think the Lee Adventure might just maybe surprise you in a very nice way. Hope so. I’ve compared that felt to some serious nice felts and, you bet it’s there!
Again welcome and thanks.
Guess you got some postin to do! Ha
Be well. Bowen
Thanks, Bowen. Hopefully the incoming hats will be as advertised and fit. We shall see
 

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