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Great choice:eusa_clap
Great choice:eusa_clap
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Proper hat, proper apparel?
- Thread starter JJWord
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scottyrocks
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JJWord said:
At least you have a 65 zone within spitting distance. The nearest one in my state is about 2+ hours away. I guess the man feels that 11 over in a 65 is worse than 11 over in a 55. 66 here will barely get a head-turn.
JJWord
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Update!
I was able to snag an Akubra off e-bay (already posted this in "ebay victories" to discuss). I'll post a pic of me in it once its in-hand.
Again, thanks to all for your valued and educated input!
I was able to snag an Akubra off e-bay (already posted this in "ebay victories" to discuss). I'll post a pic of me in it once its in-hand.
Again, thanks to all for your valued and educated input!
Goose.
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Obviously not counting me in that mix.JJWord said:
Cool choice. Looking forward to the pics.
Woodfluter
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Welcome JJWord!
Well, I'm with Goose on this...wear whatever pleases you and the rest of the world can just learn to deal with it!
I wear fedoras with most anything but shorts and sandals, but on that odd day, ya know, I just might!
My friends never make any comments anymore...I think they're used to seeing me with a variety of hats and it doesn't register with them. From strangers I used to get the occasional "hey Indy!" remark, but it was well-intentioned. Now...never. All I hear is "nice hat" or "where did you get that?" or "perfect for a day like this". Just compliments. I've also noticed, in general, the following:
1. People tend to treat you better, smile at you more often, when you are wearing a fedora. Really and truly. For some reason they assume you are more trustworthy.
2. Here in Atlanta, there are more people wearing hats. Yes, mostly stingy-brimmed cheapies, but still...it isn't so strange to see hatted men anymore. Even in more rural parts of Georgia, where most have taken to ballcaps, I haven't gotten any comments lately.
So please yourself! Nothing to lose.
Best wishes,
- Bill
P.S.
The suggestions about the Akubra Fed are worth heeding. You'll find it higher-crowned, more adaptable than the Snowy River. Really reasonable in cost via direct mail.
Well, I'm with Goose on this...wear whatever pleases you and the rest of the world can just learn to deal with it!
I wear fedoras with most anything but shorts and sandals, but on that odd day, ya know, I just might!
My friends never make any comments anymore...I think they're used to seeing me with a variety of hats and it doesn't register with them. From strangers I used to get the occasional "hey Indy!" remark, but it was well-intentioned. Now...never. All I hear is "nice hat" or "where did you get that?" or "perfect for a day like this". Just compliments. I've also noticed, in general, the following:
1. People tend to treat you better, smile at you more often, when you are wearing a fedora. Really and truly. For some reason they assume you are more trustworthy.
2. Here in Atlanta, there are more people wearing hats. Yes, mostly stingy-brimmed cheapies, but still...it isn't so strange to see hatted men anymore. Even in more rural parts of Georgia, where most have taken to ballcaps, I haven't gotten any comments lately.
So please yourself! Nothing to lose.
Best wishes,
- Bill
P.S.
The suggestions about the Akubra Fed are worth heeding. You'll find it higher-crowned, more adaptable than the Snowy River. Really reasonable in cost via direct mail.
JJWord
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Update!
Just had the pleasure of chatting with Gary White in his shop. An amazing place indeed. Dropped the hat off to be overhauled. Clean, block, trim the brim down, streatch to my size and long oval, and maybe a new ribbon. Basically converting the snowy river into a fedora fit for my head.
Just had the pleasure of chatting with Gary White in his shop. An amazing place indeed. Dropped the hat off to be overhauled. Clean, block, trim the brim down, streatch to my size and long oval, and maybe a new ribbon. Basically converting the snowy river into a fedora fit for my head.
