Comments on: Bringing Back the Hat http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:57:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Casey http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-5/#comment-55720 Casey Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:28:55 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-55720 Tommy Phillips, Some good straw hats for you: Affordable, very good, I have several - www.sunbody.com. Probably the best anywhere, haven't got one myself (yet) - www.brentblack.com Regards, Casey Tommy Phillips,

Some good straw hats for you:

Affordable, very good, I have several – http://www.sunbody.com.

Probably the best anywhere, haven’t got one myself (yet) – http://www.brentblack.com

Regards,
Casey

]]> By: Beppo http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-5/#comment-55582 Beppo Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:23 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-55582 I had a Ridgeway Cap (similar to a patrol cap) for years and years until it accidentally went through the wash and was destroyed. I had a Ridgeway Cap (similar to a patrol cap) for years and years until it accidentally went through the wash and was destroyed.

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]]> By: Bob http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-4/#comment-55052 Bob Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:03:54 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-55052 Hi Tommy Phillips, I have a Columbia Livin Large Straw Hat. It has a really nice band, and works very well, even in mild windy situations. It even looks pretty smart. Hi Tommy Phillips, I have a Columbia Livin Large Straw Hat. It has a really nice band, and works very well, even in mild windy situations. It even looks pretty smart.

]]> By: Tommy Phillips http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-4/#comment-54989 Tommy Phillips Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:22:57 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-54989 I've been wearing a hat since the late 80's. Felt fedora for cold weather, Tilley for outdoor action, floral porkpie to go with my Hawaiian shirts, driving caps, ball caps for yard work and sports, and a succession of disappointing straw hats. Can anyone recommend how to find a good straw that doesn't scratch up your forehead? The key is clearly the headband, but they all seem to be disposable, with no staying power. I’ve been wearing a hat since the late 80’s. Felt fedora for cold weather, Tilley for outdoor action, floral porkpie to go with my Hawaiian shirts, driving caps, ball caps for yard work and sports, and a succession of disappointing straw hats.

Can anyone recommend how to find a good straw that doesn’t scratch up your forehead? The key is clearly the headband, but they all seem to be disposable, with no staying power.

]]> By: Jacob http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-4/#comment-54879 Jacob Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:20:43 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-54879 I understand your argument for dressing a bit higher than necessary, and I could wear a light suit for work, but I'm outside for most of the afternoon (in Houston - 100% humidity and 95+ degrees all summer), and I tend to get a bit dirty, so it'd be a very expensive habit for me. I have company-provided polos, and my jeans wear mild grease stains fairly well, so I feel that's most appropriate. What kind of hat would be appropriate for sun protection, while still fitting in a business-casual atmosphere? I understand your argument for dressing a bit higher than necessary, and I could wear a light suit for work, but I’m outside for most of the afternoon (in Houston – 100% humidity and 95+ degrees all summer), and I tend to get a bit dirty, so it’d be a very expensive habit for me. I have company-provided polos, and my jeans wear mild grease stains fairly well, so I feel that’s most appropriate.

What kind of hat would be appropriate for sun protection, while still fitting in a business-casual atmosphere?

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]]> By: Matt http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-4/#comment-45069 Matt Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:50:11 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-45069 I would be interested in reading more about hat etiquite. For example, what about a work situation? I typically wear my hat inside, and remove it when I get to my actual office, but I have no idea if this is correct. Also, there was a post above lamenting about the nuisance of hats, as there is no longer a place to put them. I would hear what people have to say for advice in this situation. I would love to see a follow-up post with more details about wearing a hat properly in this modern era. I feel the complaint about the hat being outdated is only true insomuch as hat etiquite is outdated -- but that doesn't mean we can't come up with modern hat etiquite! I would be interested in reading more about hat etiquite. For example, what about a work situation? I typically wear my hat inside, and remove it when I get to my actual office, but I have no idea if this is correct. Also, there was a post above lamenting about the nuisance of hats, as there is no longer a place to put them. I would hear what people have to say for advice in this situation. I would love to see a follow-up post with more details about wearing a hat properly in this modern era. I feel the complaint about the hat being outdated is only true insomuch as hat etiquite is outdated — but that doesn’t mean we can’t come up with modern hat etiquite!

]]> By: John M. Długosz http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-4/#comment-40462 John M. Długosz Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:55:16 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-40462 Like some other posters, I wonder why you didn't mention the hats being worn today in the south. I have a Stetson black felt hat which is a necessity for an evening out in the C&W dance club scene, and a nice summer straw hat too. A friend of mine wears a hat. He chose it for its practicality, as direct light (even from overhead fixtures) in his eyes bothers him. But it has become his signature piece. Reminding my wife who he was, I just had to mention "with the hat". Another practical hat around here is the beach hat. A wide brim keeps the sun off my face and neck, and it has a flat top but features a band of mesh around the can sides, for airflow. It's really the only thing that "goes with" shorts and T-shirt other than a baseball cap which gets hot and doesn't protect the neck. Like some other posters, I wonder why you didn’t mention the hats being worn today in the south. I have a Stetson black felt hat which is a necessity for an evening out in the C&W dance club scene, and a nice summer straw hat too.

A friend of mine wears a hat. He chose it for its practicality, as direct light (even from overhead fixtures) in his eyes bothers him. But it has become his signature piece. Reminding my wife who he was, I just had to mention “with the hat”.

Another practical hat around here is the beach hat. A wide brim keeps the sun off my face and neck, and it has a flat top but features a band of mesh around the can sides, for airflow. It’s really the only thing that “goes with” shorts and T-shirt other than a baseball cap which gets hot and doesn’t protect the neck.

]]> By: Bert http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-4/#comment-38459 Bert Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:49:49 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-38459 To Adam above - If you're looking for an alternative to the baseball cap but still want to stay casual and convenient, I'd recommend the patrol cap (look it up on Wikipedia). It's a military-infuenced soft hat with a flat top and a short, stiff brim at the front. I've got a great brown one with a little plaid in it and I find it extremely versatile for everything up to (but not including) business casual dress. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone over 40 though. And it should go without saying that you don't wear it backwards. If I need to dress it up a little more, then I've got a flat cap made from a white/red/black check wool that's classy, but distinctive. That being said, I'd love to get a nice Trilby or bowler that I could wear with a jacket or even a suit. To Adam above – If you’re looking for an alternative to the baseball cap but still want to stay casual and convenient, I’d recommend the patrol cap (look it up on Wikipedia). It’s a military-infuenced soft hat with a flat top and a short, stiff brim at the front. I’ve got a great brown one with a little plaid in it and I find it extremely versatile for everything up to (but not including) business casual dress. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone over 40 though. And it should go without saying that you don’t wear it backwards.
If I need to dress it up a little more, then I’ve got a flat cap made from a white/red/black check wool that’s classy, but distinctive. That being said, I’d love to get a nice Trilby or bowler that I could wear with a jacket or even a suit.

]]> By: watch movie http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-4/#comment-37831 watch movie Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:14:04 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-37831 Opinions? By the way they are Hombergs. I also got a bowler from my inlaws. The only other hat I usually wear is my top hat to go with my white tie. I appreciate advice on this. Opinions? By the way they are Hombergs. I also got a bowler from my inlaws.
The only other hat I usually wear is my top hat to go with my white tie.
I appreciate advice on this.

]]> By: John http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-4/#comment-35097 John Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:43:50 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-35097 Every man looks good in some kind of hat, the trick is being confident in what you wear. My first real hat (other than baseball caps) is a black flat cap that I still wear year round in all weather. Now I have a paper/straw fedora for summer and spring. For whatever reason, people respect a man who knows how to wear a hat and wear it well. I see a lot of people today trying to look hip with their "fashion" hats, and end up looking like they are wearing a costume. Probably because they are. After all, function comes first, and style follows naturally. Both of my hats have a purpose, and damn if I don't look good wearing them because of it. Every man looks good in some kind of hat, the trick is being confident in what you wear. My first real hat (other than baseball caps) is a black flat cap that I still wear year round in all weather. Now I have a paper/straw fedora for summer and spring. For whatever reason, people respect a man who knows how to wear a hat and wear it well. I see a lot of people today trying to look hip with their “fashion” hats, and end up looking like they are wearing a costume. Probably because they are. After all, function comes first, and style follows naturally. Both of my hats have a purpose, and damn if I don’t look good wearing them because of it.

]]> By: Tom http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-4/#comment-33922 Tom Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:44:48 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-33922 Awesome article! I spent a year looking for a good fedora - I have a big head, and could never find anything bigger then a medium. Finally, I was a Virgin Records in Hollywood (just before they closed down) and found an amazing black w/white pinstripes fedora made by Quicksilver. It has their logo embroidered (sp?) on the left side, just before the pinch and a smaller silver logo on the band above the brim. I wear it pretty much everywhere I go - when I'm at work it hangs off the corner of my monitor (which only works if you have some form of flat panel) and looks very slick. At home it hangs off the corner of a chair behind my computer - again, looking very slick. Being in Southern California it's mostly used to keep the sun out of my eyes, but on the few occasions when it's actually rained it's been a life saver. Awesome article!

I spent a year looking for a good fedora – I have a big head, and could never find anything bigger then a medium. Finally, I was a Virgin Records in Hollywood (just before they closed down) and found an amazing black w/white pinstripes fedora made by Quicksilver. It has their logo embroidered (sp?) on the left side, just before the pinch and a smaller silver logo on the band above the brim.

I wear it pretty much everywhere I go – when I’m at work it hangs off the corner of my monitor (which only works if you have some form of flat panel) and looks very slick. At home it hangs off the corner of a chair behind my computer – again, looking very slick. Being in Southern California it’s mostly used to keep the sun out of my eyes, but on the few occasions when it’s actually rained it’s been a life saver.

]]> By: mark http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/comment-page-4/#comment-33771 mark Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:35:19 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/03/01/bringing-back-the-hat/#comment-33771 Great article. Just want to second that Summer-wear for anywhere warm should include a straw Panama hat. Can be worn with anything other than a T-shirt. And why wear a T-shirt in public anyway? Great article. Just want to second that Summer-wear for anywhere warm should include a straw Panama hat. Can be worn with anything other than a T-shirt. And why wear a T-shirt in public anyway?

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