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Wearing a Homburg

Tony in Tarzana

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Ha! That "discretionary" fund is probably closed now, I scared myself! :eek:

(Yeah, he says that now, just wait until a 7-3/8 long oval Stratoliner pops up...)

I've only paid big bucks for one or two hats (besides my brand-new Stetsons, before I discovered the Lounge, dammit!)

That Cavanagh Homburg is a honey. It looks great on my build and face and head shape, and it fits wonderfully. I really need a 7-7/16 hat, most 7-3/8 are too snug and 7-1/2 hits my ears.

And after wearing my vintage British Bowler to work and having everyone just take it in stride (got a few compliments) I no longer have any diffidence about wearing a Homburg. ;)
 
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thefedorastore said:
I must chime in and agree how Homburg hats belong on YOUR head.
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Thanks, and congrats on getting those two sweet Stetson Homburgs!

The black one with the maroon band was sooooo tempting, even though it's too small. I can sorta wear a 7-1/4, but very high on my head and it's not comfortable.
 
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ortega76 said:
I don't think I could wear anything less than a suit with a homburg. It looks too "Kid Rock" otherwise.
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Yep, I agree. I will wear mine with a dark business suit. It really looks good with my Chesterfield coat.
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Tony in Tarzana said:
I wonder if having a little grey hair brings the "Homburg look" together? ;)
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That is known as having a "little snow on the mountaintop."

The snow in the photo is on one of the lions at the New York Public Library.
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Tony in Tarzana said:
I wonder if having a little grey hair brings the "Homburg look" together? ;)

And I definitely need a topcoat. :) Well, not right now, as it's hot and humid, but in a few months.
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:eek:fftopic: I have a beautiful topcoat I picked up in Italy. It's not vintage, but it's 70% Cashmere and I picked it up for almost nothing.

I live in Florida, and it didn't get cold enough once last winter to wear it. I think I've worn it twice in three years. Don't even ask if I want to sell/give it away.
 
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Tony in Tarzana said:
Thanks, and congrats on getting those two sweet Stetson Homburgs!

The black one with the maroon band was sooooo tempting, even though it's too small. I can sorta wear a 7-1/4, but very high on my head and it's not comfortable.
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The length of the topcoat along with the homburg creates, I think, a gentelmanly look...a nice walking stick or an umbrella would also go nicely!

The homburg is a 'grown-up' hat. Worn with a slight tilt will let all know that there is a lot fun yet to be had!
 
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Musher said:
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I wore this D'Aquino to my nephew's wedding last Saturday. I also have a black Beaver Brand Homburg I wore to my mother's funeral in April. I used to think Fedoras were way cooler but I think I have changed my mind and plan to look for more homburgs.
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Can't recall ever seeing this thread before, but good to see it revived. It takes a bit of time to adjust yourself to wearing a homburg, but once you're in....
 
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I usually i had´nt the proper attire to wear with my hats, but that doesn´t stop me to wear a hat. Been the model that been. Homburgs( or how ive learned this week orion is called in Buenos Aires), fedoras, trillbys( well those that i have are cheap an wore it when i wear very casual), Funyis ( the tango singer´s and dancer´s hat) derbys ( or how is called here bombin). REally im thinking in aquire a couple of suits for my hats, but is expensive, Here in Argentina we are in crisis, and im planing a trip to Europe next year; provided that the economie doesnt blow up.
 
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sebastian czentner said:
I usually i had´nt the proper attire to wear with my hats, but that doesn´t stop me to wear a hat. Been the model that been. Homburgs( or how ive learned this week orion is called in Buenos Aires), fedoras, trillbys( well those that i have are cheap an wore it when i wear very casual), Funyis ( the tango singer´s and dancer´s hat) derbys ( or how is called here bombin). REally im thinking in aquire a couple of suits for my hats, but is expensive, Here in Argentina we are in crisis, and im planing a trip to Europe next year; provided that the economie doesnt blow up.
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If money is tight you will be amazed at what you can find on eBay or thrift shops in New condition at a fraction of what new costs.
 
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