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Had a chance this past weekend to wear a top hat to a horse derby event.

Today, Optimo and Hawaiian shirt:

Today:

I had some misfortune yesterday while sprucing up a vintage hat. I was working with a new steamer and didn't realize it would get so hot... But I was steaming like normal and all of the sudden I got too close to the leather sweatband and it curled badly on me. Needless to say I am extremely...

Just realized that this one isn't actually labeled as an "Open Road" but is a 3X

Stetson Open Road today

Champ today. Please don't mind the squinty eyes, it was pretty bright out.

Optimo style today:

Optimo style today:

My vote is for the 1/2 inch Pewter

I agree with the others that the hat seems to sit at an okay height. My concern is that this hat may actually be too large for you. It could be a trick of the camera, but the sweatband doesn't appear to rest against your head.

Crosby Square

Hello all! I have been thinking lately about the little crown pillow/cushion seen inside some montecristi and other straw hats. Does anyone have any info on how these are made? Edited to provide reference image:

From the other day... Vintage Stetson Playboy.

Can't wait to see this one in person