Abraham
One of the Regulars
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Two weeks ago my wife and I attended an Christmas parade, followed by dinner with some friends. I figured when I got home I could change (I was wearing a charcoal business suit, white shirt, tie and black brogues) into some more casual, warmer clothes until I was informed about dinner.
Since it was going to be near 40 and lightly breezy (which is COLD for CA), I broke out my navy blue overcoat, black leather lined gloves and wool scarf. My only warm hat choices were ball caps and beanies. My wife nixed both. Then I remembered the black Akubra top hat I had received while being in a wedding this last summer. It would provide some warmth (which is all I really cared about) and it was OK with my wife. Done deal.
We make our way to the parade (it's a 2.5 hour event) and the outfit I described above raised no eyebrows other than a few "hey, cool hat" from a few around us. I figured I would look like a dork but who really cares for a parade (save my wife)?
Are top hats making a comeback of sorts? No, it didn't look steampunkish in the least...
Since it was going to be near 40 and lightly breezy (which is COLD for CA), I broke out my navy blue overcoat, black leather lined gloves and wool scarf. My only warm hat choices were ball caps and beanies. My wife nixed both. Then I remembered the black Akubra top hat I had received while being in a wedding this last summer. It would provide some warmth (which is all I really cared about) and it was OK with my wife. Done deal.
We make our way to the parade (it's a 2.5 hour event) and the outfit I described above raised no eyebrows other than a few "hey, cool hat" from a few around us. I figured I would look like a dork but who really cares for a parade (save my wife)?
Are top hats making a comeback of sorts? No, it didn't look steampunkish in the least...
