Well you are at least a month ahead of us up here in the north....perhaps two months ++ before I dare break out the straw.
This hat is far too good to be in the wardrobe of just one hat wearer. You will box and post it to the following UK address...................................
We have been sending it all up to you guys for the last week or so. Patience Grasshopper...
I like it Jay! Classic lines and a cool ribbon.It’s about 70 degrees today, so I guess that’s warm enough for straw. This is my new one from Panamahatsdirect.com.
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I only have the one straw hat--a Sunbody made from oak-colored Guatemalan palm--but I still have options.
The "ribbon" it came with...
...a band made from polished coconut husks and cheap plastic beads...
...or a khaki-and-floral-print puggaree I bought on Amazon.
Same hat, three different looks.
I feel pretty much the same on all counts. Truth be told, I do have one other straw hat but it's one of those cheap "tourist" hats that I bought just to offer some sun protection on a Caribbean cruise years ago, and I'm certain the only reason I still have it is because I haven't worn it since. I also much prefer my felt hats, but with summer temperatures here being regularly over 100°F and the accompanying high humidity those felt hats get pretty uncomfortable. So, Sunbody--more comfortable in high temps than my fur felts, decent sun protection, and won't bankrupt me.
If you had to pay British prices for your utility bills you would suddenly develop a fondness for the heat. There again I suppose that the raise in blood temperature after opening the envelope...........................
Your kind compliment has gone down well with both of us. For me, well I'm always grateful whenever somebody comments about my choice of attire. But my missus was particularly pleased because she made the shirt and trousers. The pants, known as baggies, are a genuine 22 inch bottoms, made from an original 1930's pattern. You can get the more readily available 18 inch bottoms, but the 22 inch are as rare as rocking horse droppings.
This is my new summer straw. My buddy, fellow Lounger and Stetson Rep, Jeff Dyer helped me on this hat. {thank you Brother!}
It is a Stetson Montagna... I really like it.
The crown, crease, brim and overall style is great!
Stetson ...you did good!
