I love hats, gentlemen looked their best in the days of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s etc when it was the norm, I have around 10 of assorted styles but they suit my wife more than they suit me!
@@Johnny-py6hh - I remember lots of older men wearing hats in the 70's, too. I'm just now getting into it because I shave my head and want protection from the sun and the cold. I was going to get a panama, but I haven't had an occasion to wear one because of COVID-19.
loki2240 sounds really good, in my opinion totally bald men look better in a hat than men with hair, it just seems to look more stylish, go for it and stay safe.👍
It’s complicated - maybe a hat looks awkward if one feels awkward wearing it. I actually considered buying a broderie-anglais patterned hat in navy but somehow I still don’t dare... A guy with a hat - that can be a great look. So special and confident.
I really love Justus' nonchalant style this episode, and also begs the question: what is your opinion on rolling back jacket sleeves? As for hats, I'm with Justus on this one... all hats are awkward on me and people notice. The hat, if worn, is purely functional for me (warmth/shade/tidy hair). One of my best friends on the other hand, is rarely seen without a cap on his head. - Han
First be aware that a hat affects your head elongation as well as your head to body proportion. A newsboy cap has a low proportion effect. A beard could help balancing the proportions. Second you don't want to be The Man In The Hat. You need something else to draw attention away from the hat, e.g. a scarf or a beard. The hat is a part of an ensemble. Initially it might be easier to adapt the rest of your outfit to the hat. Finally, embrace the hat. Why do you choose it? A personal story can help, e.g. you acquired it on that journey or your grandpa had one.
I live in a tropical country and I am not gonna leave my house without wearing my straw boater hat. It feels weird & so awkward going out bare headed like no way.
Thanks! Personally, I think it’s a bit costumey. Especially when some of your favorite “influencers” wear them. They’re playing dress up. They’d never wear one in real life.
Panama's are difficult and expensive. I hope I'm not misguided but they tend to be a resort or tropical. Also if your wearing one on a plane sucks. Most Panama suck on airplanes. It's almost impossible unless you fly first class and you have a beautiful weave straw fedora and you dont want to cry when it gets squashed or rain gets on it. If your still not comfortable get what's called a crushable
If you're looking to get a hat, one experience I've made is that it really pays to search for a specialist shop selling hats only. I never thought hats (or any kind of headwear for that matter) would suit me. But I wanted to try nonetheless. So I seeked out an old-fashioned (but very grounded!) hat shop - and it worked wonders. The people there have an incredibly eye for face shapes and which hats to pair them with. It's such fun to have experienced people walk you through it. This way, I bet everyone finds a hat that fits!
I'm a major Hat Man. I have several dozen and wear one everyday in public. None of which are baseball caps. I have Fedoras, Trilby's, Pork Pies, Flat caps. Wide brim, narrow brim, tall crown, short crown, Straw, Wool, and Felt. All colors. I detest Summer. It's difficult to look your best. A nice Straw Hat is really the only thing that can make you look good in Summer. I to enjoy an Ivory color Panama Hat in Summer. Mine is very inexpensive and has stood the test of four Summers now. I purchased it on a rack at The Cracker Barrel Restaurant gift shop for twenty five dollars! Looks splendid. I have not spent a huge sum of money on my collection. Most came from second hand thrift stores. Several from antique stores, and yes a few from Walmart. Don't knock Walmart their GEORGE line comes out some presentable hats each season. I'm always on the lookout for more.
Unfortunately, I don't like how hats look on my head, though I do wear beanies when it gets cold. They work alright for my smart casual style and bald head.
I have to say I was rather disappointed with the brief conversation in this video. So we learned you like hats and the other guy doesn't. Who did that help? I'm sorry, but I am a hat person and assume you are as well. I don't feel you made your case. Let me say, saying that people look at you when you wear a hat doesn't always mean you look silly in it. That feeling comes from insecurity. I'm sure he would not feel the same if someone was looking at him in a suit. How does he know they're not laughing at him? Why? Because he feels confident in his suit. The same goes for a hat. I've been wearing hats for a few years now and a day doesn't go by when I don't get a compliment. When someone looks at me do I think they think I look silly? No. Why? Because I am confident in how I look in the hat. And THAT'S how you wear a hat.
As you can read in the description, this conversation was excerpted from a full-length podcast episode (75 mins total). We don't script our podcasts. I think you're mainly taken aback at is the fact that this wasn't a "regular" TH-cam video. These are meant to be different than that--a more easy-going conversation with back and forth. Is this a topic that I could cover more in-depth in a stand-alone, super dedicated video? You bet. So sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Rodriguez, but that you for leaving that very thoughtful comment.
@@hespokestyle I must admit I did not read the description, but the title of the video "Are You A Hat Person? How To Look Good Wearing A Hat" was a bit misleading. Don't get me wrong, I always enjoy your videos, but as someone who loves hat, I was a bit disappointed by this one.
Eric Rodriguez among the many things I’ve learned during my seven-plus years of doing this on the Internet, it’s that you can’t please everyone. So, duly noted. Thanks for your continued support.
Try a beaver, the feel is amazing. If you find the right hat shop they can reshape it into almost anything. They can also cut down the brim just be sure. A hat can be reshaped over and over, find your shape.
My feeling on hats is very similar to Justus. I'm in my twenties so maybe it will change with age but I feel ridiculous in a hat with a big round brim, will probably become a bald scally cap wearer.
I think only person who looks good in a cowboy hat is an actual cowboy, who works on a ranch and rides horses. It needs to be accompanied by boot cut jeans w/a large belt buckle, boots, a tucked in plaid shirt, and dare I say even a little dust! Function has to follow form in order for the wearer to feel comfortable, which is why wearing a hat for the sake of just ‘wearing a hat’ feels awkward for most. Back in the 1950’s and before, I think most men utilized the the true ‘function’ of fedoras & panamas. Even their hair styles (short cuts & pomade) complimented them, so “hat head” wasn’t even a thing.
Most people who have had issues wearing hats, the problem is *fit* and not the hat itself. Not knowing your hat size is as criminal as not knowing your sleve length. 90% of the time, if you buy a hat by S/M/L or (ugh) "One size fits MOST", you're going to be disappointed.
Really enjoying your collaborative videos with Justus. The chemistry is good and you both have a relaxed laid back approach. I’ve never been a “hat person” but have been thinking about taking a “leap of faith.” Any recommendations for Panama or Fedora?
People attribute president Kennedy's eschewing of the hat to be a defining point in mens fashion, although hat sales were on a steady decline since the Edwardian era. Meanwhile, our PW Botha was still wearing a bowler in the 1980s. Lol
The real problem with the hat is our times. It fell out of fashion and menswear to the point it looks out of date and trying too hard. I can't wear it and very few people can pull it nowadays. What used to be the norm, now it take a certain personality.
“Hat-itude!” That’s what they said to me when I bought my Panama but was hesitant to wear it out. Gotta rock it. Oh it’s not the norm? The norm is a sloppy tee and baggy jeans over flip flops.
@@fawkesandhound I think that a Panama hat is kinda of easier to use without strange looks. But the felted fedora!... In Portugal, where I live, if you use a mustache or a felted hat without being over 40-50 years old, you should expect to be misunderstood. Of course that us, the people who are into classic menswear, know better how to pull of a proper tie or use the the jeans cut for our body type. Don't even need to point this out! What's your take on felted hats?
I wear a black fedora and a newsboy cap frequently. I used to wear a baseball cap but since I'm 60 , I stick to my fedora and my newsboy cap. Summer time, I put on the panama hat. Sure, I have people looking at me as it's not a common practice to don hats but I take the approach, I don't care what you think, I like it and that's all that matters. I'm not awkward. Their viewpoint is awkward.
Hi Brian, back in the day I would wear a Applejack / Newsboys cap. I thought it was a good look for a young guy. I am looking for a replace cap, so the question is can a mature man like myself still wear one? Would you ever wear one ? Thanks in advance.
When I was younger, I wore a fedora all throughout the winter. I lost it in a move and never replaced it. I loved wearing it even though some people may have thought I was trying too hard...in the last few years, I’ve gotten back into hats, starting with a straw trilby-styled fedora I bought from a street vendor in Italy. Works great for casual, summer days. A couple years ago I bought a Panama hat and enjoy wearing it when we vacation in the summer. Not too long after, I added a wool fedora. I only wore it a couple times last winter but man does it elevate your look. I think you have to find a hat you feel comfortable in and you just need to own it.
I feel like viewers would have gotten much more out of this segment if you had interviewed an actual haberdasher or stylist who does a lot of work with hats, rather than a discussion between two people who don't know a ton about wearing hats or don't feel comfortable wearing and styling hats. There are tons of videos on youtube about the history of hats and the various types of hats, but they don't really go into much detail about how to shop for one or how to style one without looking like you're trying too hard. I was hoping this video might cover these topics.
Sorry to disappoint. You can read in the description that this is an excerpt of a longer conversation. There is no plan for these so you won’t get the same type of in-depth knowledge as you would in a stand-alone focused video.
I still have a young face, pushing 50. So, I can still pull off skull caps in winter just fine. But I would like to upgrade certain looks, and I'd like to get a panama for summer.
I enjoy hats a lot. All I ever used to wear was a baseball cap, but since my style has evolved over the past 9 months or so I am getting into more and more hats; especially ones I never pictured I would wear. I always prefer no hat with styled hair, but I always enjoy throwing on my cheap Panama straw hat from the Gap this summer, or my flat cap and shelby cap in the fall/winter. Adds another accessory to your outfit, but also texture
I really like hats. Unfortunately I Iook like a dofus when I wear one. I did wear one on a Caribbean cruise back in 2018 and I totally liked it. It was tropical with a narrow brim. After the cruise I checked it. It was great for its purpose, but not after that. I guess the fact that no one knew me helped too.
The podcast is amazing. I legitimately tried to see if by any chance you had a podcast on spotify literally 2 days before the first episode. Great job!
I love the look of a Panama hat, on other people. I try them on and I just look and feel awkward. I also feel like it makes me look like I’m trying to hard. I think the fedora bro/neck beard crowd also ruined hats for a lot of guys because we don’t want to be associated with that crowd. But that’s my own thing I have to get over. I’m hoping it’s an age thing. I try them on every season and hope that one year I’ll finally be a hat guy.
Interesting! How old are you. It's interesting that you mention that because now that I think about it, I certainly feel more comfortable wearing a hat now as a 42 year old than when I was younger.
I love the look of hats but on me they never look right. I am a bigger guy with a big face. Can't wear anything on the smaller side, even baseball caps look weird on me. I have only 2 that were purchased for a vacation, a Stetson Fedora and a larger outback hat. I would wear more if I can find the right one to go with my larger face and frame!
Like Brian said, you need to try on lots of hats. You also need to go to an actual hat store where people actually know hats, not a kiosk at the local mall. Real hat stores usually have a better selection, plus people who know hats, not teenagers who really who don't care whether you buy it or not.
I'm more of cap person, usually baseball cap. Because it's always hot in my country so I definitely need to protect my head. I think I would consider to buy hat when I manage to wear more formal outfit in certain occasions
@@hespokestylePanama imported them from long time ago. I heard about Montecristi hats since I was child in my hometown in Ecuador (About 40 years ago or more !) You could go there in that coastal little town. Poor people artesans made those hats and sold very cheap !) Now they are stores and even in malls sell them. I was in the beach in Ecuador in Esmeraldas province (Montecristi is one of its towns)last December and while in the beach a guy was selling them (I bought a fedora model for $ 20 !) In Ecuador in the shore is a warm summer all year long and the currency is the same dollars than here. By the way Brian I watch all your videos all are great !
I love wearing hats. My relationship of hat started when I visited the factory of Panama hat in Cuenca which is the birthplace of the Panama Hat. I also live my Fedora hat in winter or a Pie hat in Spring. Men should wear hat for sophistication, I guess.
I agree with him, I believe hats to be achored in culture quite a bit... That's why it's not normal to see someone with a hat in DE and if feels odd if you do... while wearing a flat cap in the UK feels somewhat more normal. I'm also from a place where absolutely no one would wear a hat and I find it really awkward when I try them on.
Personally I think there's a hat out there for everyone. I have a black/dark gray wool herringbone scally cap that basically goes with anything. If someone just doesn't like hats it's likely they're setting themselves up for failure, in my opinion.
I use to Only wear baseball caps then One day I was in a thrift store and saw a small brim fedora hat that I liked and put it on and walked around then next thing i know I'm a hat person for some outfits and now I'm starting a collection lol
My thing has always been the hair. I haven’t found a way to address “hat hair” when walking indoors or getting in a car. Unfortunately don’t have the great head of hair Justus does 🤦🏽♂️😂
I started wearing hats when I started balding at 24, now I’m a total hat guy. Woollen herringbone flat caps through most of the year, a Panama hat hat when vacationing through warmer countries. Find your style and be confident in it 👌🏾
I don’t really agree. It depends on how it is styled. If you wear a newsboy cap with a tweed waistcoat and trousers, yeah, it can totally look like you’re a little kid playing dress up.
I have to disagree as well. One of my favorite hats is the Stetson Open Road, a classic cowboy style hat. I'll wear it with khakis and a linen shirt and it looks great. The only thing that would make it look "cosplay" is if I threw on a pair of chaps and a long duster. In other words, it's all about the entire outfit.
I enjoy wearing hats. I don't wear baseball caps to often unless I am going really casual. There are so many styles that can work. It really is all about trying on hats to find what works and then rock it.
Like most men who have a receding hairline, I started wearing hats for golf. Golf hats included flat caps off the course; over the next 15 years (now 58), the next was on dermatologist orders, a Panama hat to avoid melanoma worn during Spring/Summer with work suits. A lack of hair then lead to a Fall/Winter warm crushable wool fur felt fedora from Borsalino (grey), then from Stetson (brown). From then on, full clothes- horse mania as hats now naturally a strategic element of an outfit; now have about 18 top quality hats, cannot imagine leaving the house without one. Love them as much as shoes. Never saw that one coming....
I love hats, gentlemen looked their best in the days of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s etc when it was the norm, I have around 10 of assorted styles but they suit my wife more than they suit me!
Ahahaha... What is your favorite style?
He Spoke Style I love a newsboy and I’m keen on a fedora but as an Englishman I love a Bowler hat, just wish I could get away with wearing one!
@@Johnny-py6hh - I remember lots of older men wearing hats in the 70's, too. I'm just now getting into it because I shave my head and want protection from the sun and the cold. I was going to get a panama, but I haven't had an occasion to wear one because of COVID-19.
@@loki2240 Tip: don't buy a black fedora to start like I did, go for a brown one.
loki2240 sounds really good, in my opinion totally bald men look better in a hat than men with hair, it just seems to look more stylish, go for it and stay safe.👍
Justus's voice is so soothing. I love his demeanour and calmness in the way he presents himself. No wonder Brian, that you and him get along so well.
Thanks! Appreciate the support!
It’s complicated - maybe a hat looks awkward if one feels awkward wearing it. I actually considered buying a broderie-anglais patterned hat in navy but somehow I still don’t dare... A guy with a hat - that can be a great look. So special and confident.
Thanks, as always, for chiming in!
I'm a hat guy. Im mad about hats.
And you’ve got the name to prove it!
Mad Hatter my dude!!!!!
I really love Justus' nonchalant style this episode, and also begs the question: what is your opinion on rolling back jacket sleeves?
As for hats, I'm with Justus on this one... all hats are awkward on me and people notice. The hat, if worn, is purely functional for me (warmth/shade/tidy hair). One of my best friends on the other hand, is rarely seen without a cap on his head. - Han
I think it’s cool sometimes. I’ll be doing it in an outfit video next week!
@@hespokestyle Awesome, will be looking forward to it! - Han
💪🏻
First be aware that a hat affects your head elongation as well as your head to body proportion. A newsboy cap has a low proportion effect. A beard could help balancing the proportions.
Second you don't want to be The Man In The Hat. You need something else to draw attention away from the hat, e.g. a scarf or a beard.
The hat is a part of an ensemble. Initially it might be easier to adapt the rest of your outfit to the hat.
Finally, embrace the hat. Why do you choose it? A personal story can help, e.g. you acquired it on that journey or your grandpa had one.
Interesting approach! I like it! Thanks for the comment.
I wear a hat every day
Stetson whippet
Panama
Derby
10X silver belly rancher
Morgan
Pork pie
Love hats
Wake up and upgrade your style
Nice!
@Michael Metler My man! 👍🏼
I live in a tropical country and I am not gonna leave my house without wearing my straw boater hat. It feels weird & so awkward going out bare headed like no way.
Nice! Thanks for chiming in, Simon!
Awesome video! What's your opinion on the straw Boater? Do you think it's still relevant and classy?
Thanks! Personally, I think it’s a bit costumey. Especially when some of your favorite “influencers” wear them. They’re playing dress up. They’d never wear one in real life.
I really loved this. I love the look of straw fedoras, panamas, etc.
Thanks!
Panama's are difficult and expensive. I hope I'm not misguided but they tend to be a resort or tropical. Also if your wearing one on a plane sucks. Most Panama suck on airplanes. It's almost impossible unless you fly first class and you have a beautiful weave straw fedora and you dont want to cry when it gets squashed or rain gets on it.
If your still not comfortable get what's called a crushable
Love the hat. Thought of buying it, then it says $55 shipping 😔
Wha?!
Straight from ecuador
If you're looking to get a hat, one experience I've made is that it really pays to search for a specialist shop selling hats only. I never thought hats (or any kind of headwear for that matter) would suit me. But I wanted to try nonetheless. So I seeked out an old-fashioned (but very grounded!) hat shop - and it worked wonders. The people there have an incredibly eye for face shapes and which hats to pair them with. It's such fun to have experienced people walk you through it. This way, I bet everyone finds a hat that fits!
I'm a major Hat Man. I have several dozen and wear one everyday in public. None of which are baseball caps. I have Fedoras, Trilby's, Pork Pies, Flat caps. Wide brim, narrow brim, tall crown, short crown, Straw, Wool, and Felt. All colors. I detest Summer. It's difficult to look your best. A nice Straw Hat is really the only thing that can make you look good in Summer. I to enjoy an Ivory color Panama Hat in Summer. Mine is very inexpensive and has stood the test of four Summers now. I purchased it on a rack at The Cracker Barrel Restaurant gift shop for twenty five dollars! Looks splendid. I have not spent a huge sum of money on my collection. Most came from second hand thrift stores. Several from antique stores, and yes a few from Walmart. Don't knock Walmart their GEORGE line comes out some presentable hats each season. I'm always on the lookout for more.
Unfortunately, I don't like how hats look on my head, though I do wear beanies when it gets cold. They work alright for my smart casual style and bald head.
A hat would be a good summer accessory too. I have some bald friends who always wear one for skin health.
I have to say I was rather disappointed with the brief conversation in this video. So we learned you like hats and the other guy doesn't. Who did that help? I'm sorry, but I am a hat person and assume you are as well. I don't feel you made your case. Let me say, saying that people look at you when you wear a hat doesn't always mean you look silly in it. That feeling comes from insecurity. I'm sure he would not feel the same if someone was looking at him in a suit. How does he know they're not laughing at him? Why? Because he feels confident in his suit. The same goes for a hat. I've been wearing hats for a few years now and a day doesn't go by when I don't get a compliment. When someone looks at me do I think they think I look silly? No. Why? Because I am confident in how I look in the hat. And THAT'S how you wear a hat.
As you can read in the description, this conversation was excerpted from a full-length podcast episode (75 mins total). We don't script our podcasts. I think you're mainly taken aback at is the fact that this wasn't a "regular" TH-cam video. These are meant to be different than that--a more easy-going conversation with back and forth. Is this a topic that I could cover more in-depth in a stand-alone, super dedicated video? You bet. So sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Rodriguez, but that you for leaving that very thoughtful comment.
@@hespokestyle I must admit I did not read the description, but the title of the video "Are You A Hat Person? How To Look Good Wearing A Hat" was a bit misleading. Don't get me wrong, I always enjoy your videos, but as someone who loves hat, I was a bit disappointed by this one.
Eric Rodriguez among the many things I’ve learned during my seven-plus years of doing this on the Internet, it’s that you can’t please everyone. So, duly noted. Thanks for your continued support.
@@hespokestyle Understood. Just sharing my thoughts, for what it's worth. 😁
Please continue to do so!
Nice Monblanc
Many thanks!
Try a beaver, the feel is amazing. If you find the right hat shop they can reshape it into almost anything. They can also cut down the brim just be sure. A hat can be reshaped over and over, find your shape.
I believe my Stofa hat is beaver felt. It's crushable too. One of my favorite hats! Always gets lots of compliments.
My feeling on hats is very similar to Justus. I'm in my twenties so maybe it will change with age but I feel ridiculous in a hat with a big round brim, will probably become a bald scally cap wearer.
Seems to be a common thread in terms of age and feeling comfortable wearing a hat.
I like ejoe....
I think only person who looks good in a cowboy hat is an actual cowboy, who works on a ranch and rides horses. It needs to be accompanied by boot cut jeans w/a large belt buckle, boots, a tucked in plaid shirt, and dare I say even a little dust!
Function has to follow form in order for the wearer to feel comfortable, which is why wearing a hat for the sake of just ‘wearing a hat’ feels awkward for most.
Back in the 1950’s and before, I think most men utilized the the true ‘function’ of fedoras & panamas. Even their hair styles (short cuts & pomade) complimented them, so “hat head” wasn’t even a thing.
Most people who have had issues wearing hats, the problem is *fit* and not the hat itself. Not knowing your hat size is as criminal as not knowing your sleve length. 90% of the time, if you buy a hat by S/M/L or (ugh) "One size fits MOST", you're going to be disappointed.
Really enjoying your collaborative videos with Justus. The chemistry is good and you both have a relaxed laid back approach. I’ve never been a “hat person” but have been thinking about taking a “leap of faith.” Any recommendations for Panama or Fedora?
Thanks for the support, Dan! A panama is a great way to break into hats, IMO. Easy to wear in the summer and look "normal".
People attribute president Kennedy's eschewing of the hat to be a defining point in mens fashion, although hat sales were on a steady decline since the Edwardian era.
Meanwhile, our PW Botha was still wearing a bowler in the 1980s. Lol
The real problem with the hat is our times. It fell out of fashion and menswear to the point it looks out of date and trying too hard. I can't wear it and very few people can pull it nowadays. What used to be the norm, now it take a certain personality.
Interesting take!
“Hat-itude!” That’s what they said to me when I bought my Panama but was hesitant to wear it out. Gotta rock it. Oh it’s not the norm? The norm is a sloppy tee and baggy jeans over flip flops.
@@fawkesandhound I think that a Panama hat is kinda of easier to use without strange looks. But the felted fedora!... In Portugal, where I live, if you use a mustache or a felted hat without being over 40-50 years old, you should expect to be misunderstood.
Of course that us, the people who are into classic menswear, know better how to pull of a proper tie or use the the jeans cut for our body type. Don't even need to point this out!
What's your take on felted hats?
I wear a black fedora and a newsboy cap frequently. I used to wear a baseball cap but since I'm 60 , I stick to my fedora and my newsboy cap. Summer time, I put on the panama hat. Sure, I have people looking at me as it's not a common practice to don hats but I take the approach, I don't care what you think, I like it and that's all that matters. I'm not awkward. Their viewpoint is awkward.
Awesome. Thanks so much for chiming in!
He Spoke Style Keep up the great work and advice . Look forward to it always Brian ! Very dapper always !
@@splksgt019 Cheers.
this has to be the most boring video I ever not finished watching. YAWWNNNNN
When you first start wearing hat it always feels strange, you just have to rock it. I love the Stetson line Stratoliners and Open Road
Yes..I am a hat guy....now that we are in the spring and summer season....I will get my panamas from the attic next month
Hi Brian, back in the day I would wear a Applejack / Newsboys cap. I thought it was a good look for a young guy. I am looking for a replace cap, so the question is can a mature man like myself still wear one? Would you ever wear one ? Thanks in advance.
I think so: instagram.com/p/B57vyeJli2K/
Hat guys these days are generally bald guys covering up ;-)
When I was younger, I wore a fedora all throughout the winter. I lost it in a move and never replaced it. I loved wearing it even though some people may have thought I was trying too hard...in the last few years, I’ve gotten back into hats, starting with a straw trilby-styled fedora I bought from a street vendor in Italy. Works great for casual, summer days. A couple years ago I bought a Panama hat and enjoy wearing it when we vacation in the summer. Not too long after, I added a wool fedora. I only wore it a couple times last winter but man does it elevate your look. I think you have to find a hat you feel comfortable in and you just need to own it.
I always love how a hat has the ability to completely change the look, feel, and silhouette of a look. Tell me, how do you feel about berets? ;)
Domingos Robinson long live the hat!
I feel like viewers would have gotten much more out of this segment if you had interviewed an actual haberdasher or stylist who does a lot of work with hats, rather than a discussion between two people who don't know a ton about wearing hats or don't feel comfortable wearing and styling hats. There are tons of videos on youtube about the history of hats and the various types of hats, but they don't really go into much detail about how to shop for one or how to style one without looking like you're trying too hard. I was hoping this video might cover these topics.
Sorry to disappoint. You can read in the description that this is an excerpt of a longer conversation. There is no plan for these so you won’t get the same type of in-depth knowledge as you would in a stand-alone focused video.
Wear a hat whenever you want and don't pay attention to the opinion of the majority. And a baseball cap is not a hat 😉
Cheers.
I still have a young face, pushing 50. So, I can still pull off skull caps in winter just fine. But I would like to upgrade certain looks, and I'd like to get a panama for summer.
Do it!
Justs might like a hat if it's on thats really made to flatter his face & build.
Sorry had to dislike, don't like odd numbers
I enjoy hats a lot. All I ever used to wear was a baseball cap, but since my style has evolved over the past 9 months or so I am getting into more and more hats; especially ones I never pictured I would wear. I always prefer no hat with styled hair, but I always enjoy throwing on my cheap Panama straw hat from the Gap this summer, or my flat cap and shelby cap in the fall/winter. Adds another accessory to your outfit, but also texture
Nice! Thanks for the comment, Logan!
How do you feel about young guys wearing a Panama hat? I love the look but I'm afraid of standing out too much since it's so uncommon
One of the topics that seems to be emerging here is age as it relates to comfort wearing a hat. If it works for you, then I say go for it!
I LOVE hats, and that’s too bad because my jaw is so wide a hat makes my face look fat because my hair kinda balance it.
Have you tried a wider brim?
I thought you like hats. Yes it's more to work with the the cooler and colder months layering is the best
I do!
I really like hats. Unfortunately I Iook like a dofus when I wear one. I did wear one on a Caribbean cruise back in 2018 and I totally liked it. It was tropical with a narrow brim. After the cruise I checked it. It was great for its purpose, but not after that. I guess the fact that no one knew me helped too.
Ah, that's interesting. Have you tried a wider brim?
I like yours. I might try one for summer wear.
I’ve recently grown my hair out on top a bit to embrace my curly hair....hats just mess it up on me now.
Roger that.
The podcast is amazing. I legitimately tried to see if by any chance you had a podcast on spotify literally 2 days before the first episode. Great job!
That's awesome! Really appreciate the support!
I love the look of a Panama hat, on other people. I try them on and I just look and feel awkward. I also feel like it makes me look like I’m trying to hard. I think the fedora bro/neck beard crowd also ruined hats for a lot of guys because we don’t want to be associated with that crowd. But that’s my own thing I have to get over. I’m hoping it’s an age thing. I try them on every season and hope that one year I’ll finally be a hat guy.
Interesting! How old are you. It's interesting that you mention that because now that I think about it, I certainly feel more comfortable wearing a hat now as a 42 year old than when I was younger.
He Spoke Style I’m 31. Perhaps when I’m 42 I’ll be a hat guy. PS, you look great for 42, I would’ve guessed mid 30s.
I love the look of hats but on me they never look right. I am a bigger guy with a big face. Can't wear anything on the smaller side, even baseball caps look weird on me. I have only 2 that were purchased for a vacation, a Stetson Fedora and a larger outback hat. I would wear more if I can find the right one to go with my larger face and frame!
Thanks for sharing, Frank!
Like Brian said, you need to try on lots of hats. You also need to go to an actual hat store where people actually know hats, not a kiosk at the local mall. Real hat stores usually have a better selection, plus people who know hats, not teenagers who really who don't care whether you buy it or not.
@@stylishlyrugged3372 Thanks for the advice
Eric! Will make a stop at an actual hat store and see what they come up with.
Nice suit, how did you match the tie, different colour but looks great
Thanks, Tarek. Green is a great complement to brown because they're both earthy in terms of color tone.
I'm more of cap person, usually baseball cap. Because it's always hot in my country so I definitely need to protect my head. I think I would consider to buy hat when I manage to wear more formal outfit in certain occasions
Sweet. Which hat do you think you'd buy for more formal events?
That panama hat in the beginning will do the job very fine, I could picture myself wear that, looks comfortable and big enough to cover my head
I love hats, but with my hair gray on the sides and dark on top, they make me look even older than I am. Alas!
Grey on the sides is nice!
I tried so many different hats with similar outfits but it just doesn't suit me sadly..
Just not your thing?
You are such an inspiration man
I would love to meet you in person when I get to America
Thanks so much for the support, Harry.
Hey ! Montecristi is in Ecuador (Those hats were created there, not in Panama)
But why do they still call it a Panama hat?!?!??
@@hespokestylePanama imported them from long time ago. I heard about Montecristi hats since I was child in my hometown in Ecuador (About 40 years ago or more !) You could go there in that coastal little town. Poor people artesans made those hats and sold very cheap !) Now they are stores and even in malls sell them. I was in the beach in Ecuador in Esmeraldas province (Montecristi is one of its towns)last December and while in the beach a guy was selling them (I bought a fedora model for $ 20 !) In Ecuador in the shore is a warm summer all year long and the currency is the same dollars than here. By the way Brian I watch all your videos all are great !
What’s Justus’s full name?
You are extremely good with colors. Care to share your knowledge about color combinations? 😅
Oh, thank you. I actually feel bit super adventurous when it comes to color. I tend to stick to the basic menswear palette-blue, grey, and brown.
@@hespokestyle Couldn't put a finger on it until you said that. Now I can't unsee this fact. 😄
Lol
I love wearing hats. My relationship of hat started when I visited the factory of Panama hat in Cuenca which is the birthplace of the Panama Hat. I also live my Fedora hat in winter or a Pie hat in Spring. Men should wear hat for sophistication, I guess.
I agree with him, I believe hats to be achored in culture quite a bit... That's why it's not normal to see someone with a hat in DE and if feels odd if you do... while wearing a flat cap in the UK feels somewhat more normal. I'm also from a place where absolutely no one would wear a hat and I find it really awkward when I try them on.
This was great! Just listened on apple podcast and sometimes you got to agree to disagree 🤣 🎩 🚤👞
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Ah! I realized I already asked you this in the community post!
Personally I think there's a hat out there for everyone. I have a black/dark gray wool herringbone scally cap that basically goes with anything. If someone just doesn't like hats it's likely they're setting themselves up for failure, in my opinion.
I use to Only wear baseball caps then One day I was in a thrift store and saw a small brim fedora hat that I liked and put it on and walked around then next thing i know I'm a hat person for some outfits and now I'm starting a collection lol
My thing has always been the hair. I haven’t found a way to address “hat hair” when walking indoors or getting in a car. Unfortunately don’t have the great head of hair Justus does 🤦🏽♂️😂
I started wearing hats when I started balding at 24, now I’m a total hat guy. Woollen herringbone flat caps through most of the year, a Panama hat hat when vacationing through warmer countries. Find your style and be confident in it 👌🏾
Bonjour combien le prix du chapeu est quelle marc.
Mercie bcp
Thanks for the comment!
I love a summer hat for style! Not day to day use!
Appreciate the comment!
A Panama hat is classic, and beautiful, I rock mine with confidence, I think it looks great.
I wear hats but the problem with hats is the look a bit "Cosplay"
I don’t really agree. It depends on how it is styled. If you wear a newsboy cap with a tweed waistcoat and trousers, yeah, it can totally look like you’re a little kid playing dress up.
I have to disagree as well. One of my favorite hats is the Stetson Open Road, a classic cowboy style hat. I'll wear it with khakis and a linen shirt and it looks great. The only thing that would make it look "cosplay" is if I threw on a pair of chaps and a long duster. In other words, it's all about the entire outfit.
@@hespokestyle Exactly. 👍🏽
It's all in the intention. You have to do it because you want to. Attitude!
This channel is for classy people.❤️ Severely underrated.
Yay
Im first again!!! Yehey!
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Hats are where it’s at. 👌
Awww, yeah!
Even i hate summer style 😅🤘
So much more you can do in the fall and winter!
I enjoy wearing hats. I don't wear baseball caps to often unless I am going really casual. There are so many styles that can work. It really is all about trying on hats to find what works and then rock it.
I love Kangol hats
Sweet Speedmaster!
Totally!
Please do more podcast episodes
If you wear a hat in Hamburg you will only wear it for 5 minutes and then it’s in some kind of river. Too bad
This I don't understand!
He Spoke Style It gets super windy in Hamburg. I even lost perfectly fitting baseball caps due to the wind
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Javi!
Like most men who have a receding hairline, I started wearing hats for golf. Golf hats included flat caps off the course; over the next 15 years (now 58), the next was on dermatologist orders, a Panama hat to avoid melanoma worn during Spring/Summer with work suits.
A lack of hair then lead to a Fall/Winter warm crushable wool fur felt fedora from Borsalino (grey), then from Stetson (brown).
From then on, full clothes- horse mania as hats now naturally a strategic element of an outfit; now have about 18 top quality hats, cannot imagine leaving the house without one. Love them as much as shoes. Never saw that one coming....
Hats look good, but went out of style when JFK was the President.