When do you wear your lid?
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When do you wear your lid?
As a new Fedora owner, I am excited and slightly trepidatious about wearing my hat. I have worn it like crazy at home and sent out pictures, etc., but I am wondering when people wear their hats out. Do most think of it like a ball cap, as far as wearing it whenever they go out? I will certainly wear it when I gear up, but I think it would be cool to wear when all dressed up or something like that.
I think I still am not used to the lid yet (after a whopping 24 hours ), as I still feel like it looks a tad big on me. This is most certainly just not being used to it. Here's a pic:
I think I still am not used to the lid yet (after a whopping 24 hours ), as I still feel like it looks a tad big on me. This is most certainly just not being used to it. Here's a pic:
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as long as your comfortable, it will be ok
for a while at first I would wear it take it off at the mall, put it back on when I came out, but then I realized I was being stupid, I was worried what someone might say, I have never once worried about anything else why this? So now its with me always, still wish more would wear one though
for a while at first I would wear it take it off at the mall, put it back on when I came out, but then I realized I was being stupid, I was worried what someone might say, I have never once worried about anything else why this? So now its with me always, still wish more would wear one though
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I wear mine on weekends and to and from the office, except on days when I have on a dark suit (but I'm placing an order for a grey AB, so that should solve that problem soon). Like many here have said, I feel weird not having mine with me. Sometimes you get the weird looks and comments, and other times you get sincere admiration and questions about where you got it.
Heck, my BOSS wants one now!
Heck, my BOSS wants one now!
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Mr Z.
I don't remember how long it took for me, but after awhile you almost don't even know you have it on. Once the sweatband has become formed to your head and you are used to the weight of the hat sitting there, it really becomes a part of you and you feel almost naked without it. Of course that could just be the result of my receding hair line!
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I don't remember how long it took for me, but after awhile you almost don't even know you have it on. Once the sweatband has become formed to your head and you are used to the weight of the hat sitting there, it really becomes a part of you and you feel almost naked without it. Of course that could just be the result of my receding hair line!
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Interesting and cool comments all. I always thought it looked really obnoxious on Flannery, so I hope to steer clear of that look. I haven't gotten a chance to wear it at school yet, as we are ACT testing, but it will happen soon!Mulceber wrote:Yep, I wear mine all the time too. At first it seems a bit big, but I say, relish how big it feels. Look at how it looks on Sean Patrick Flannery in the young indy series. It feels similar to that early on. :junior: -M
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My only Indy fedora right now is a wool DP which I wear out most of the time (only until I recieve my Keppler, then I'll wear it all the time). But I also have some other fedoras that I used to wear out more often, the DP has pretty much replaced them. I can't think of a single reason why one should leave his house without a hat, be it a fedora, golf cap, or even a ball cap. As far as how I wear it, I bring the back a little lower than the front, with the front resting about half an inch or so above my brow. I don't sit there and measure, or anything like that, but just adjust until I am satisfied.
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I went out one time without it and someone I knewalmost walked right by me. They said they couldn't place me without the hat.
The little kid down the block from (around 3 ) saw some one with a fedora and called out my name. His mom said no" that's not John" but he said" the hat."
My fedora and me became one somewhere in my life I just don't know when. I do feel funny without it even if I just walk two houses down to drop something in the mail box.
The little kid down the block from (around 3 ) saw some one with a fedora and called out my name. His mom said no" that's not John" but he said" the hat."
My fedora and me became one somewhere in my life I just don't know when. I do feel funny without it even if I just walk two houses down to drop something in the mail box.
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Sorry, I don't. I am not one of the experts here, just a NOOB. Just MY opinion, and you seem to be getting some other favorable responses.Mr. Z wrote:I'm not insulted at all. Do you have any suggestions how I can fix it? Is it a style thing (as far as the wrong bash for my face?)?alanseijas wrote:Please don't be insulted, but IMO that hat does look too high on you.
BTW, I wear my hat as much as I can. When I drive, at home, into and out of work -- Off for the diner table at home though. Oh yeah, not while sleeping or showering either!
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Wearing a fedora out in public can definitely take some getting used to. You get a lot of comments; some good, some bad. Once you learn to shrug off the bad ones, it's like the hat becomes part of you. I was into fedoras before I was into Indy gear, and even though I got the hat for the sake of the hat, it took some time to grow on me.
I wear a hat almost any time I go outside. As everyone says, once you get used to it, you notice more when it's gone than when it's on. And that hat really does look great on you! The ratio between brim-to-crown and brim-to-chin is very close, which is just what a good proportionate Raiders hat needs.
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Thanks Iowa. I have been really concerned about this, so that means a lot.Iowa wrote:I wear a hat almost any time I go outside. As everyone says, once you get used to it, you notice more when it's gone than when it's on. And that hat really does look great on you! The ratio between brim-to-crown and brim-to-chin is very close, which is just what a good proportionate Raiders hat needs.
I appreciate that as well Piker. I think I just need to get over the initial awkwardness. I just don't want to look like "Young Indiana Jones".Piker wrote:Can't touch the hat, man. You'll just have to get plastic surgery. Make your face fit the hat, only way to go. Proves you are a fan.
Seriously, it looks fine. You will find in a month or so that it looks right.
I kind of envy you guys for being able to pull that off in the outside world. it's not that I look bad in my hat.. but I'm only 22 and, unfortunately, have no choice but to care what other people think. as stupid as that sounds, there's just no way I'm going to walk into a bar or club and pick up a girl with a big brown fedora on. at least not without trying a whole lot harder.
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i totally understand where you're coming from....i was 22 onceztmario wrote:I kind of envy you guys for being able to pull that off in the outside world. it's not that I look bad in my hat.. but I'm only 22 and, unfortunately, have no choice but to care what other people think. as stupid as that sounds, there's just no way I'm going to walk into a bar or club and pick up a girl with a big brown fedora on. at least not without trying a whole lot harder.
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I wear a fedora and leather jacket whenever I leave the house. We've had snow lately, so I wear a fur collar A2, and my old hat's fur felt is great for keeping the almost constant rain off of my face. Come warmer/drier days, the SA hat and jacket are coming out of the closet, though.
The hat's a useful piece of clothing and gear. Keeps you dry in winter, keeps the sunburn/melanoma at bay in the summer. Don't leave home without it!
The hat's a useful piece of clothing and gear. Keeps you dry in winter, keeps the sunburn/melanoma at bay in the summer. Don't leave home without it!
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Since February, I've been wearing my Fedora every day. I used to be afraid of wearing it, except on Halloween. I mean how many women you know (let alone in New York) actually wears a fedora? It turns out there is one other woman in NY that I've seen that wears a fedora. It may not be an Indiana Jones fedora, but a fedora nonetheless.
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A question on top of the question -- When do you stop wearing your fedora? I live in NJ, and those really hot days are fast approaching. Do you guys put your lids away for the summer? I mean, if it's 95 degrees out, are you sporting your hat?
Last summer I put mine away, but this summer I am not sure. I have become like Linus and his blanket! It sure is getting hot, though.
Last summer I put mine away, but this summer I am not sure. I have become like Linus and his blanket! It sure is getting hot, though.
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I got a nice Panama hat for the summer.alanseijas wrote:A question on top of the question -- When do you stop wearing your fedora? I live in NJ, and those really hot days are fast approaching. Do you guys put your lids away for the summer? I mean, if it's 95 degrees out, are you sporting your hat?
Last summer I put mine away, but this summer I am not sure. I have become like Linus and his blanket! It sure is getting hot, though.
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I'm still upset with you that your Adventurer looks better than mine!Luke Warmwater wrote:I got a nice Panama hat for the summer.alanseijas wrote:A question on top of the question -- When do you stop wearing your fedora? I live in NJ, and those really hot days are fast approaching. Do you guys put your lids away for the summer? I mean, if it's 95 degrees out, are you sporting your hat?
Last summer I put mine away, but this summer I am not sure. I have become like Linus and his blanket! It sure is getting hot, though.
Where is the thread with your pics again? I need to see that hat again.
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The pics are here:alanseijas wrote:I'm still upset with you that your Adventurer looks better than mine!Luke Warmwater wrote:I got a nice Panama hat for the summer.alanseijas wrote:A question on top of the question -- When do you stop wearing your fedora? I live in NJ, and those really hot days are fast approaching. Do you guys put your lids away for the summer? I mean, if it's 95 degrees out, are you sporting your hat?
Last summer I put mine away, but this summer I am not sure. I have become like Linus and his blanket! It sure is getting hot, though.
Where is the thread with your pics again? I need to see that hat again.
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When do you wear your lid?
I would encourage all of you young guys to start NOW. wear your hat all of the time. It becomes part of your identity, part of who you are. People will respect and remember you, because of your classy hat. Let me repeat myself----START NOW.
I didn't start when I was younger. Where I'm from and am, if you didn't wear a cowboy hat, you were a sissy, so i didn't wear one at all. Now, as I have aged quite a bit, it's even harder to start anew identity as a hat wearer. I've always been one, just never had the courage to stand out.
So, If you feel it...start today. Wear it out and often. Don't waste so many years as I did.
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I didn't start when I was younger. Where I'm from and am, if you didn't wear a cowboy hat, you were a sissy, so i didn't wear one at all. Now, as I have aged quite a bit, it's even harder to start anew identity as a hat wearer. I've always been one, just never had the courage to stand out.
So, If you feel it...start today. Wear it out and often. Don't waste so many years as I did.
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You can see the requirements in the rules thread: viewtopic.php?t=21315Mr. Z wrote:Thanks Rick. I still feel like it's too tall for me, but we'll see.binkmeisterRick wrote:Nice hat, Z! It looks good on you. (Do you mind reducing the size of your pic a bit? )
I tried to resize the image a bit. Do you have a specific size requirement, because I will be happy to adjust it.
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Yeah, me too. I've been 22, two and a half times, already.Indiana G wrote:i totally understand where you're coming from....i was 22 onceztmario wrote:I kind of envy you guys for being able to pull that off in the outside world. it's not that I look bad in my hat.. but I'm only 22 and, unfortunately, have no choice but to care what other people think. as stupid as that sounds, there's just no way I'm going to walk into a bar or club and pick up a girl with a big brown fedora on. at least not without trying a whole lot harder.