Recent content by SlyGI

Congratulations, that is so awesome!

You ain't that old! I have an uncle who fought in WWII and still going strong -- he's 98 and owns his own business (He has been married more than once. Never divorced he outlives all of his wives). Unfortunately he doesn't sport a beard, but I'm sure he has a few fedoras lying around. LOL

Oh man, Ft. Polk. I've never been there but I've heard it's the armpit of the US Army. LOL. I was 13B, 82C, then a 96H. Do you have a photo, the fuzz might have been hemmingwayesque. My family and I thought I looked a little weird after my ETS and I grew a beard. Especially at first. They just...

I've been wearing a beard since I ETSed from the army (US) in 2013. I will never go back to clean shaving. For the Covid-19 lock-down, I do believe that at times it may make my face more hot, when wearing a mask. However, with a little beard oil, I find that I really enjoy the scent with the...

I love the idea of penny loafers but I can't wear them. They don't really stay on my feet. I think it's because the top part (the Vamp?) doesn't cover the needed amount of my foot for it to be secure when walking. I do think penny loafers look good on others. I really think women in penny...

A watch cap seems to be the go to when it's cold here in Minnesota as well.

As to the question, do women hate men's hats? Well, I think it depends on the woman and her friends (we are all influenced by the people around us). There are some who belong to a "subculture" that will wear a hat, usually a fedora, with just about anything. With Birkenstock sandals, socks...

I think the link below speaks to part of the problem: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/785ag4/the-history-of-the-fedora Unfortunately, most people in the USA are followers when it comes to style: Everyone wants to be different but in the same way. Vice is just capitalizing on this to make $$.

Beside the point of historic humor in a large man with a small hat. How do women, and men, and society, perceive hats on men these days? I'm sure it depends on culture and sub-culture (I would consider us on the Fedora Lounge a sub-culture of American culture). I think I get more complements...

I was born and raised in Texas. I can confirm with jswindel2 regarding hats in small town Texas. Now, Texas is a big state and I haven't lived in every part of the state nor do my relatives. But I've never received a weird look or anything in the Tyler, Wills Point, area, or in the the Bartlett...

I would have to say, a muffuletta that I had in New Orleans. I was born and raised in west Harris County and I went to school in Austin. I was a friends-with-benefits with a beautiful red head from New Orleans named Sara(h)--- I don't know if she put an h on the end or not. She took me to a...

I totally agree. I spent 9 years in the Army and very much hated that stupid beret. It was good for nothing. Luckily, I ended up in a unit whose Sgt. Major hated the beret also so we got to wear our soft caps. Okay, now for a rant: I also hated the digital uniforms. They always looked sloppy...

I've just had my seventh or eight piece of skin cancer removed. I've been a full time hat wearer since about 2008.

I saw that at the store when I was there, it did get my attention. Well, New Years is coming up, I should be finished with the Koval by then.

Oh yes! Amaretto and eggnog. I think I have a plan for this weekend too! LOL