Fedoras

[Frodo]

You're not going to pull off the fedora look well in this century.  You'll look like a terrible nerd who thinks he's living in a different epoch and didn't even know how to dress himself then.

He bears a striking resemblance to this character:



Or maybe it's just the glasses. 

[Paul Kemp]

You're not going to pull off the fedora look well in this century.  You'll look like a terrible nerd who thinks he's living in a different epoch and didn't even know how to dress himself then.

He bears a striking resemblance to this character:



Or maybe it's just the glasses. 

Except the first photo is from after the Ark is opened.

[Smid]

I have a black one at home, and also a Panama Hat. I like the old cabby cap, as well, but I don't have one of those.

My Panama Hat is getting a bit battered, but it still is good for trips to the beach. My fedora, however... I don't have the right-shaped face to pull it off... I end up looking like the guy in that photo. I got it for a 1930s/40s themed New Year's Eve Party a few years back. I'd like to be able to do it, but I know I can't manage it.

 

For some strange reason, here fedoras became a basic hipster attirement in the last few years. Once nobody used hats since the late 50's (except for sport ones), I thought It was one of those imported trends, but for what you talking, I guess It isn't that way, is It?

I, too, have seen this trend. They're cheap ones, though - not especially good quality material.

[Simfan34]

Narrow brims, too. That picture has poor lighting.

[minionofmidas]

Fedoras look atrocious on nearly everyone who attempts to pull them off. I've found that they're generally unstylish tools.



Cabby hats are pretty cool: working class vibes, fits modern dress and a variety of age groups.

This is very true but they look terrible on me.

[opebo]

Cabby hats are pretty cool

This is very true but they look terrible on me.

You've too much hair.  For a hirsute like yourself only a wizard's-hat would do:

[minionofmidas]

Cabby hats are pretty cool

This is very true but they look terrible on me.

You've too much hair.  For a hirsute like yourself only a wizard's-hat would do:

Wide-brimmed straws* look fine on me.

*and similar materials. I have one that I *think* is jute, and just bought one today that is made of papyrus.

[opebo]

Wide-brimmed straws* look fine on me.

*and similar materials. I have one that I *think* is jute, and just bought one today that is made of papyrus.

Very nice!  Very good.  Sort of a medieval peasant look.

[Simfan34]

I request this thread be annexed by my dressing primer thread.