55 yrs old and just ordered my first few hats, 2 flat caps and a fedora. Not gonna lie im a little nervous about wearing them with my suits but I don't know why more men don't wear hat. They're such a cool accessory. Everytime I watch an old black and white movie, I cant help think, why don't guys dress like this anymore?
Thanks for sharing, you made some sound choices there, flat caps are becoming a mature persons baseball cap (even though the flat cap lead to the creation of the baseball cap in the first place). and a fedora is the most flexible of hats to wear, formally or informally. Trust me the more you wear the fedora the more your confidence will grow. If it is any consolation - I have seen an increase in people wearing trilbies in my local town, which is not dissimilar so the hat is becoming a little more popular and a great way of expressing yourself and looking cool👍🙂
During the 1920's, (and perhaps s a few decades prior) 30's, 40's,50's and early 60's, men wore dress hats even if they worked in factories were dressing up was not expected. Even farmers wearing "bib overalls" might remove their hats momentarily to wipe the sweat from their brows while laboring in the hot sun but you can bet that that hat (perhaps a sweaty fedora) went right back on their heads before they resumed working. I own a few dress hats (only two but very elegant yet simple) and almost never wear them and yet I adamantly chose to wear the black one along with my black suit, black necktie, and black dress overcoat when attending my mother's funeral and while participating in the carrying of her casket. Therefore, men's dress hats may fall in and out of fashion, but will never cease to be one of the most important items in men's attire.
I’ve only come across your channel this morning and have now watched 2 videos - plus subscribed. I hope this might help readers. I’m 70 years old and now semi-retired. We live in the country which influences my clothing choices. I guess that I have 4 clothing styles As we are finishing building our barn conversion, and there is still a lot of second fix work to be done, my first style is anything old. Jeans T shirts - who cares as they will all get stained and ripped Second style. Out for walks in the fields around us. Good quality tweed coat plus jeans plus flat baggy cap (think Jeeves and Wooster) Third style. Local towns when shopping. Trilby or Fedora, jacket (cord or tweed), shirt with cravat or neck scarf. Cord or flannel trousers. Suede or highly polished shoes. Fourth style. London. Trilby or Fedora. Suit. Shirt and tie. Highly polished shoes. Of course, these styles intermingle to an extent but I hope you get the picture. I have to say that I have only ever had compliments to my face. I’m sure that, behind my back, there are snuggles about old fashioned - but I couldn’t care less; I wouldn’t even care if they were to my face. The reality is that I have become confident enough in myself (many thanks to a very supportive and loving wife) that the only opinions by which I evaluate are mine and my wife. When I was young, all men wore hats. Most men wore shirts and ties even when gardening or similar. I am actually glad that those “rules” relaxed in that anyone and everyone can now wear what they like. The fact that I don’t appreciate older men walking around in skinny jeans, trainers, T shirts and baseball caps is my opinion - if that is how they feel confident, then good luck to them. Truly try to be yourself. Dress as you want. Take advice on what suits your body shape (in my case, somewhat expanded girth; okay, very expanded girth) and your face shape, but then wear what makes you feel good. Don’t dress for compliments from others (apart from very close family); don’t dress to fit in; don’t dress to fashion (however gossamer that concept is), dress for yourself and buy for the long term.
Hi Theo, Glad you enjoyed the videos and thank you for your subscription. What a thoughtful and inspiring message. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your journey and perspectives. Your approach to personal style is both practical and refined, and I love how it’s shaped by your surroundings, lifestyle, and, most importantly, your confidence. It's wonderful to hear how you've grown to embrace your own style, and I completely agree that true confidence comes from dressing for yourself, not for others. Your message about wearing what feels good to you, and taking advice but ultimately making choices based on your own comfort and identity, will resonate with so many. It’s refreshing to hear someone speak so positively about being unapologetically themselves, and your confidence is inspiring. Thank you again for sharing your words, adding such a valuable perspective to the conversation, and I’m sure many will find them just as uplifting as I did 👍🙂
@@TheBritishDapper thank for the reply. I think I should perhaps add that I suffered from all the anxieties, self-doubt, lack of confidence issues that probably most of the population has. I had an unhappy first marriage and, as MD of a large business, a lot of stress in making decisions that would affect many, many others. Perhaps I went through self-therapy but not consciously; I just tried to analysis what made me happy; what my fears were and what I could do about it. The biggest catalyst was/is my second wife but I would be deceiving if I said that every man must have a partner. For me, it’s true but for others, perhaps not. To end this rather long explanation, I would just urge all others to look in the mirror and see the person that you are - and the person you would like to be. Make a list of what wrongs you and set about an action plan for each point. I’m hardly the first person to talk about life not being a rehearsal; that this is all we get - but it’s true.
Great content, Chris. Always an education and much appreciate. Whenever I see a trilby I automatically think of George Cole's Arthur Daly character from the Minder TV series. I don't yet own a fedora, but one is on my wish list. I will get it from Lock & Co. I have three drop Panama hats for summer and keep the best one for special occasions. It is something I have got used to wearing over the years and now I think I am ready for a fedora for the winter instead of a flat cap / cheese cutter. It is strange how, pre WW2, every man wore a hat, and yet today, some people view the wearing of a traditional hat as a sign of eccentricity. I say, not so, just a gent expressing his own personal style, and a perfect excuse to doff it briefly when greeting a lady. BTW, I couldn't help but be impressed by your jacket, waistcoat, tie and pocket square combo. Very dapper!😎 P.S. If you don't mind, I would like to drop you an email asking for some more sartorial advice...😊
Who can forget the Arthur Daly character in the Minder and his trilby 🙂, Great choices of hat with the drop Panama and as for the fedora - Lock & Co have a great selection 👍. I have noticed that a few more adventurous pop stars are now wearing wide brimmed fedoras as part of their fashion style, which is great news for the hat industry. I think wearing a hat is the next step up in sartorialism and doffing a hat for a lady is still a gentlemanly thing to do. Thank you for your ongoing support and great content for the channel. Glad you enjoyed the ensemble for the video. I look forward to your email and I'm please to offer my views and advice 🙂
I have been wearing a fedora since the 1980s. In the summer I wear a Panama straw. I try to hold the hat by the brim when putting it on to keep from pinching the front. I forget sometimes though. Always at a jonty angle. I always get compliments on my hats. Cheers Ron
Hello Ron!, great to hear of your enduring fondness for the fedora since the 80s. Quite the feat, I must say and when summer arrives, you smartly switch to a Panama straw, a choice that evokes a sense of tropical sophistication. Now, when it comes to donning your beloved headwear, you make a valiant effort to grasp the brim, thus preventing any unfortunate pinching of the front. Alas, like you I also have the occasional slip of memory and it is bound to happen, but for such negligible mishaps I would suggest in no way does it diminish your overall elegance. Ah, the jonty angle! Forever a delightful touch. A slightly askew position that adds a touch of rakish charm to an already dapper ensemble. It's no wonder that your splendid taste in hats gets you a steady stream of complimentary remarks. Thanks for your comments and your continued support for the channel Ron and keep wearing your fedora and Panama, great choices of hat.🙂
@@TheBritishDapper my grandfather gave me his Stetson fedora in 1979 and I wore it with pride throughout the 80s. I had it cleaned steamed and blocked twice. It is now in need of a complete refurbishment. It needs another band and it needs to have the sweatband. I have a couple of other fedoras but this one holds a special place in my heart. The hat was made in the late 40s early 50s. And still bears the price tag from a local store for $12.50. cheers Ron
@@ronaldpoppe3774 Thank you for sharing such a meaningful story about your Stetson fedora. It's clear that the hat holds a special place in your heart, given its history and the memories associated with it. It's wonderful that you wore it with pride throughout the 80s, and I can imagine how important it must be to you. The fact that it was made in the late 40s or early 50s and still bears the original price tag from a local store adds to its uniqueness and charm. I understand that the hat is now in need of a complete refurbishment, requiring another band and a new sweatband. It's great that you're considering restoring it to its former glory. A skilled hatter (milliner) or a specialty hat shop should be able to help you with this. They can provide the necessary repairs and refurbishments to bring back the hat's original splendour while ensuring its longevity. I hope you're able to find the right professionals who can give your fedora the attention it deserves. It's great to see how this cherished item carries so much sentimental value. I hope your hat continues to bring you joy and serve as a reminder of your grandfather's gift and the memories it holds. 🙂
Hi Yoric, glad you enjoyed the video and great choices for your hats. I am extremely lucky that in this area, people no longer wear them, and when people clear out relatives clothing, they end up in charities shops, where no one gives them any attention. Good news for me though😆😆Thanks for your continued support🙂
Thank you for the very nice video. I really like wearing hats, mostly Trilbys and Flat Caps, but I also wear a toquilla Pork Pie hat in summer, as well as a Panama. I am going to acquire a new Fedora, to replace my blue Borsalino, which is worn out.
As I am more than 6.3 ft (1.92 metres) and as I have a large head as well, I have found the Trilby does not work for me. It's simply too small. So for me it's a Fedora always.
I would agree with you Adrian, if you are tall, you are better off with a fedora and conversely if you are short avoid wide brim hats 🙂 Thanks for your comment and continued support for the channel🙂
The higher echelons of the donkey walloper crowd will sport Trilby's with considerable brim, generally with a less wide ribbon than a Fedora, and of a similar colour to the hat body. I'd suggest that fur felt Fedora's tend to have more body and better lining than most Trilby's ? :)
Thanks for your comments, fur felt does tend to be a more compacted material due to the fibres and when the felt is sanded down in the finishing process it tends to give a more finer finish than wool, whether its a fedora or a trilby or any other form of felt hat. I think when it comes to the quality of the hat, regardless of type, it comes down to the price a person is willing to pay and the cost of the materials. Obviously a £300 trilby is going to look better in the finishing than a £50 fedora as an example. I have not personally witness a difference in quality the same price fedora or trilby. Locke and Co and Battersby appear to use the same linings, band finishing and ribbons on either. I will have to explore your observations further, thanks for raising these points👍🙂
Hi Ian, it depends on what colour range to tend to wear most of the time, I would suggest a Dark Brown hat for clothes that are less formal such as fawns, browns, green tones or blues would be an excellent choice. Grey is another popular colour for a hat and goes well with greys, blacks or navy etc. Black Hat's are also a very popular choice and goes well with most colours in a formal setting. Navy Hats go well with formal navy suits and jackets 🙂, but if you can only afford one hat, I would advise a dark brown one, its the more versatile of the colours, hope that helps🙂👍
Hi Mike, the hats discussed in this video are felt hats, although I did use a straw version of a pork pie had to discuss the virtues of the felt pork pie hat, only as I do not have a felt version. However, the Panama hat is considered a straw hat, although it is actually made out of a palm like plant. The origins of the Panama hat (its English title) also known as the Ecuadorian hat, precedes the fedora and the trilby. it is true that the style of the Panama hat can have varying styles and it is common to see them now lapelled as Panama fedoras (a way of covering all the bases I suppose). it is said that the best Panama hats are Montecristi Panama's. Rollable Panama's tend to have a distinctive fold across the centre on the top of the hat from front to back Hope this answers your query🙂
Great video, but do you think that these styles of hats work with the casual style of clothing that is worn today? . You look great in your hats but you dress more smartly than most people these days.
Hi David, I have witnessed a lot of people wearing dress hat in very casual settings. I recently saw a gentleman wearing a coke (bowler) hat with jeans, a dress shirt, waistcoat and a pair of trainers. I have also seen young gentlemen wearing fedoras and trilby's, as well as Homberg hats, at certain events in the UK, including music events. So having seen people wearing them on the high street as well as at privileged events - looking cool, I think if you want to stand out then wearing a hat is the way to go👍🙂
I am still not clear on the difference between trilbys and fedoras and I sat here with my hats as you discussed them. I picked up two Goorin Brothers “Stingy Brim” Fedoras plus a pork pie for six American dollars a little over a year ago which I figure to be about $400 worth of hats. I am still not sure whether they are trilbys or fedoras. I have regularly wore hats most of my life, starting with Western style hats, moving to fedoras as I stopped working in agriculture and since added Homburgs and Bowlers to my collection.
Hi Alan, great to hear from you again, the Stingy Brim is a fedora and pork pie has its roots based on a fedora, so neither would be a trilby, great choices by the way and looks like you got them at a fantastic price. Homburgs and Bowlers are quite formal hats and still go well with a suit on those special occasions. Hope this helps, lovely to hear from you again Alan and thank you for your continued support🙂
In the "Rocky" film series, the character Rocky Balboa, portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, is often seen wearing a black felt fedora. The fedora becomes somewhat of a signature accessory for Rocky throughout the movies. It's worth noting that the specific style of hat may vary slightly in different scenes and films within the series, but the classic black fedora is a consistent part of Rocky's iconic look. If you want to have the hat turned up at the front, then you can ask for it to be shaped like that, it's shaped with steam and a good quality Fedora can be easily shaped in store - I'd suggest a Stenson Black Fedora would be a good choice👍 Hope that helps🙂
@TheBritishDapper thank you so much I went with the hybrid one you should in the video. I tried the Borges & Scott B&S Premium Doyle - Teardrop Fedora Hat but the brim was too wide. I looked at the hybrid one you showed Jaxon & James Crushable Blues Trilby Hat - Black. I may have to return and try the one you mentionedn
55 yrs old and just ordered my first few hats, 2 flat caps and a fedora. Not gonna lie im a little nervous about wearing them with my suits but I don't know why more men don't wear hat. They're such a cool accessory. Everytime I watch an old black and white movie, I cant help think, why don't guys dress like this anymore?
Thanks for sharing, you made some sound choices there, flat caps are becoming a mature persons baseball cap (even though the flat cap lead to the creation of the baseball cap in the first place). and a fedora is the most flexible of hats to wear, formally or informally. Trust me the more you wear the fedora the more your confidence will grow. If it is any consolation - I have seen an increase in people wearing trilbies in my local town, which is not dissimilar so the hat is becoming a little more popular and a great way of expressing yourself and looking cool👍🙂
During the 1920's, (and perhaps s a few decades prior) 30's, 40's,50's and early 60's, men wore dress hats even if they worked in factories were dressing up was not expected. Even farmers wearing "bib overalls" might remove their hats momentarily to wipe the sweat from their brows while laboring in the hot sun but you can bet that that hat (perhaps a sweaty fedora) went right back on their heads before they resumed working. I own a few dress hats (only two but very elegant yet simple) and almost never wear them and yet I adamantly chose to wear the black one along with my black suit, black necktie, and black dress overcoat when attending my mother's funeral and while participating in the carrying of her casket. Therefore, men's dress hats may fall in and out of fashion, but will never cease to be one of the most important items in men's attire.
I'm a trilby wearer from Tallinn, Estonia. Thank you for the video.
You are so welcome🙂
You are exactly the kind of dapper brit I envisioned wearing these hats 🤣
Thank you 😆👍
I’ve only come across your channel this morning and have now watched 2 videos - plus subscribed.
I hope this might help readers. I’m 70 years old and now semi-retired. We live in the country which influences my clothing choices. I guess that I have 4 clothing styles
As we are finishing building our barn conversion, and there is still a lot of second fix work to be done, my first style is anything old. Jeans T shirts - who cares as they will all get stained and ripped
Second style. Out for walks in the fields around us. Good quality tweed coat plus jeans plus flat baggy cap (think Jeeves and Wooster)
Third style. Local towns when shopping. Trilby or Fedora, jacket (cord or tweed), shirt with cravat or neck scarf. Cord or flannel trousers. Suede or highly polished shoes.
Fourth style. London. Trilby or Fedora. Suit. Shirt and tie. Highly polished shoes.
Of course, these styles intermingle to an extent but I hope you get the picture. I have to say that I have only ever had compliments to my face. I’m sure that, behind my back, there are snuggles about old fashioned - but I couldn’t care less; I wouldn’t even care if they were to my face. The reality is that I have become confident enough in myself (many thanks to a very supportive and loving wife) that the only opinions by which I evaluate are mine and my wife.
When I was young, all men wore hats. Most men wore shirts and ties even when gardening or similar. I am actually glad that those “rules” relaxed in that anyone and everyone can now wear what they like. The fact that I don’t appreciate older men walking around in skinny jeans, trainers, T shirts and baseball caps is my opinion - if that is how they feel confident, then good luck to them.
Truly try to be yourself. Dress as you want. Take advice on what suits your body shape (in my case, somewhat expanded girth; okay, very expanded girth) and your face shape, but then wear what makes you feel good.
Don’t dress for compliments from others (apart from very close family); don’t dress to fit in; don’t dress to fashion (however gossamer that concept is), dress for yourself and buy for the long term.
Hi Theo, Glad you enjoyed the videos and thank you for your subscription.
What a thoughtful and inspiring message. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your journey and perspectives. Your approach to personal style is both practical and refined, and I love how it’s shaped by your surroundings, lifestyle, and, most importantly, your confidence. It's wonderful to hear how you've grown to embrace your own style, and I completely agree that true confidence comes from dressing for yourself, not for others.
Your message about wearing what feels good to you, and taking advice but ultimately making choices based on your own comfort and identity, will resonate with so many. It’s refreshing to hear someone speak so positively about being unapologetically themselves, and your confidence is inspiring.
Thank you again for sharing your words, adding such a valuable perspective to the conversation, and I’m sure many will find them just as uplifting as I did 👍🙂
@@TheBritishDapper thank for the reply. I think I should perhaps add that I suffered from all the anxieties, self-doubt, lack of confidence issues that probably most of the population has. I had an unhappy first marriage and, as MD of a large business, a lot of stress in making decisions that would affect many, many others. Perhaps I went through self-therapy but not consciously; I just tried to analysis what made me happy; what my fears were and what I could do about it. The biggest catalyst was/is my second wife but I would be deceiving if I said that every man must have a partner. For me, it’s true but for others, perhaps not.
To end this rather long explanation, I would just urge all others to look in the mirror and see the person that you are - and the person you would like to be. Make a list of what wrongs you and set about an action plan for each point.
I’m hardly the first person to talk about life not being a rehearsal; that this is all we get - but it’s true.
LOVE YOUR VIDEO SIR .
Many many thanks and glad you enjoyed it👍🙂
I wear a high grade Fedora made of pure beaver with jeans and a tee shirt, it’s totally comfortable and the most beautiful hat i have.
Sounds like a lovely hat, what brand is it?
@@TheBritishDapper it’s a Stetson.
@@truthserum9157 they are a good brand🙂
Great content, Chris. Always an education and much appreciate. Whenever I see a trilby I automatically think of George Cole's Arthur Daly character from the Minder TV series. I don't yet own a fedora, but one is on my wish list. I will get it from Lock & Co. I have three drop Panama hats for summer and keep the best one for special occasions. It is something I have got used to wearing over the years and now I think I am ready for a fedora for the winter instead of a flat cap / cheese cutter. It is strange how, pre WW2, every man wore a hat, and yet today, some people view the wearing of a traditional hat as a sign of eccentricity. I say, not so, just a gent expressing his own personal style, and a perfect excuse to doff it briefly when greeting a lady. BTW, I couldn't help but be impressed by your jacket, waistcoat, tie and pocket square combo. Very dapper!😎 P.S. If you don't mind, I would like to drop you an email asking for some more sartorial advice...😊
Who can forget the Arthur Daly character in the Minder and his trilby 🙂, Great choices of hat with the drop Panama and as for the fedora - Lock & Co have a great selection 👍. I have noticed that a few more adventurous pop stars are now wearing wide brimmed fedoras as part of their fashion style, which is great news for the hat industry. I think wearing a hat is the next step up in sartorialism and doffing a hat for a lady is still a gentlemanly thing to do. Thank you for your ongoing support and great content for the channel. Glad you enjoyed the ensemble for the video. I look forward to your email and I'm please to offer my views and advice 🙂
Fully agree
We hope you enjoy the video and please feel free to share with your friends and people you feel might benefit from its content 🙂.
I have been wearing a fedora since the 1980s. In the summer I wear a Panama straw. I try to hold the hat by the brim when putting it on to keep from pinching the front. I forget sometimes though. Always at a jonty angle. I always get compliments on my hats. Cheers Ron
Hello Ron!, great to hear of your enduring fondness for the fedora since the 80s. Quite the feat, I must say and when summer arrives, you smartly switch to a Panama straw, a choice that evokes a sense of tropical sophistication.
Now, when it comes to donning your beloved headwear, you make a valiant effort to grasp the brim, thus preventing any unfortunate pinching of the front. Alas, like you I also have the occasional slip of memory and it is bound to happen, but for such negligible mishaps I would suggest in no way does it diminish your overall elegance.
Ah, the jonty angle! Forever a delightful touch. A slightly askew position that adds a touch of rakish charm to an already dapper ensemble. It's no wonder that your splendid taste in hats gets you a steady stream of complimentary remarks.
Thanks for your comments and your continued support for the channel Ron and keep wearing your fedora and Panama, great choices of hat.🙂
@@TheBritishDapper my grandfather gave me his Stetson fedora in 1979 and I wore it with pride throughout the 80s. I had it cleaned steamed and blocked twice. It is now in need of a complete refurbishment. It needs another band and it needs to have the sweatband. I have a couple of other fedoras but this one holds a special place in my heart. The hat was made in the late 40s early 50s. And still bears the price tag from a local store for $12.50. cheers Ron
@@ronaldpoppe3774 Thank you for sharing such a meaningful story about your Stetson fedora. It's clear that the hat holds a special place in your heart, given its history and the memories associated with it. It's wonderful that you wore it with pride throughout the 80s, and I can imagine how important it must be to you. The fact that it was made in the late 40s or early 50s and still bears the original price tag from a local store adds to its uniqueness and charm.
I understand that the hat is now in need of a complete refurbishment, requiring another band and a new sweatband. It's great that you're considering restoring it to its former glory. A skilled hatter (milliner) or a specialty hat shop should be able to help you with this. They can provide the necessary repairs and refurbishments to bring back the hat's original splendour while ensuring its longevity.
I hope you're able to find the right professionals who can give your fedora the attention it deserves. It's great to see how this cherished item carries so much sentimental value. I hope your hat continues to bring you joy and serve as a reminder of your grandfather's gift and the memories it holds. 🙂
Great choice of the red vest with that coat. Need to find that combo myself. It works well for showing off the hats.
Thanks Nathan, its a great colour to use and glad you liked the video and thank you for your continued support🙂
Thanks for the class. Hi from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
My pleasure and hello there from the UK👍🙂
Good stuff Chris! Its an Indiana Jones Fedora in the winter and panama in the summer for me! 🙂 PS The charity shops round your way are amazing!!!
Hi Yoric, glad you enjoyed the video and great choices for your hats. I am extremely lucky that in this area, people no longer wear them, and when people clear out relatives clothing, they end up in charities shops, where no one gives them any attention. Good news for me though😆😆Thanks for your continued support🙂
Interesting. I didn't know the difference.
By the way, it's a very nice jacket, i like the colors.
Thanks for the video
You are welcome Samy and thank you for your comments and continued support for the channel🙂
That's it ! I'm buying a brown trilby for the Autumn.
I usually wear a flat cap but at 59 years old, I can get away with a trilby.
That's fantastic news, I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the positive comments you will receive whilst wearing it 🙂👍
Thank you for the very nice video. I really like wearing hats, mostly Trilbys and Flat Caps, but I also wear a toquilla Pork Pie hat in summer, as well as a Panama. I am going to acquire a new Fedora, to replace my blue Borsalino, which is worn out.
Thanks for sharing! Glad you enjoyed the video and lovely to hear you are a regular hat wearer🙂👍
Forgot to mention that I also wear my Bowler on special occasions, such as Christmas.
It does take time to develop the confidence to wear your hat outside. however. Once you do this regularly, youll love the result.
Well said Rob👍🙂
As I am more than 6.3 ft (1.92 metres) and as I have a large head as well, I have found the Trilby does not work for me. It's simply too small. So for me it's a Fedora always.
I would agree with you Adrian, if you are tall, you are better off with a fedora and conversely if you are short avoid wide brim hats 🙂 Thanks for your comment and continued support for the channel🙂
Dude. You're a total handsome stud.
Thank you 👍🙂
The higher echelons of the donkey walloper crowd will sport Trilby's with considerable brim, generally with a less wide ribbon than a Fedora, and of a similar colour to the hat body. I'd suggest that fur felt Fedora's tend to have more body and better lining than most Trilby's ? :)
Thanks for your comments, fur felt does tend to be a more compacted material due to the fibres and when the felt is sanded down in the finishing process it tends to give a more finer finish than wool, whether its a fedora or a trilby or any other form of felt hat.
I think when it comes to the quality of the hat, regardless of type, it comes down to the price a person is willing to pay and the cost of the materials. Obviously a £300 trilby is going to look better in the finishing than a £50 fedora as an example. I have not personally witness a difference in quality the same price fedora or trilby. Locke and Co and Battersby appear to use the same linings, band finishing and ribbons on either. I will have to explore your observations further, thanks for raising these points👍🙂
Very informative sir, thank you. About the colors, which are the safest to buy? I don't want to buy a good hat with wrong color.
Hi Ian, it depends on what colour range to tend to wear most of the time, I would suggest a Dark Brown hat for clothes that are less formal such as fawns, browns, green tones or blues would be an excellent choice. Grey is another popular colour for a hat and goes well with greys, blacks or navy etc. Black Hat's are also a very popular choice and goes well with most colours in a formal setting. Navy Hats go well with formal navy suits and jackets 🙂, but if you can only afford one hat, I would advise a dark brown one, its the more versatile of the colours, hope that helps🙂👍
Great insight! Where does a Panama hat fit in?
Hi Mike, the hats discussed in this video are felt hats, although I did use a straw version of a pork pie had to discuss the virtues of the felt pork pie hat, only as I do not have a felt version. However, the Panama hat is considered a straw hat, although it is actually made out of a palm like plant. The origins of the Panama hat (its English title) also known as the Ecuadorian hat, precedes the fedora and the trilby. it is true that the style of the Panama hat can have varying styles and it is common to see them now lapelled as Panama fedoras (a way of covering all the bases I suppose). it is said that the best Panama hats are Montecristi Panama's. Rollable Panama's tend to have a distinctive fold across the centre on the top of the hat from front to back Hope this answers your query🙂
Great video, but do you think that these styles of hats work with the casual style of clothing that is worn today? . You look great in your hats but you dress more smartly than most people these days.
Hi David, I have witnessed a lot of people wearing dress hat in very casual settings. I recently saw a gentleman wearing a coke (bowler) hat with jeans, a dress shirt, waistcoat and a pair of trainers. I have also seen young gentlemen wearing fedoras and trilby's, as well as Homberg hats, at certain events in the UK, including music events. So having seen people wearing them on the high street as well as at privileged events - looking cool, I think if you want to stand out then wearing a hat is the way to go👍🙂
I am still not clear on the difference between trilbys and fedoras and I sat here with my hats as you discussed them. I picked up two Goorin Brothers “Stingy Brim” Fedoras plus a pork pie for six American dollars a little over a year ago which I figure to be about $400 worth of hats. I am still not sure whether they are trilbys or fedoras. I have regularly wore hats most of my life, starting with Western style hats, moving to fedoras as I stopped working in agriculture and since added Homburgs and Bowlers to my collection.
Hi Alan, great to hear from you again, the Stingy Brim is a fedora and pork pie has its roots based on a fedora, so neither would be a trilby, great choices by the way and looks like you got them at a fantastic price. Homburgs and Bowlers are quite formal hats and still go well with a suit on those special occasions. Hope this helps, lovely to hear from you again Alan and thank you for your continued support🙂
I am looking for the rocky balboa hat from rocky i can you help me please ?
In the "Rocky" film series, the character Rocky Balboa, portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, is often seen wearing a black felt fedora. The fedora becomes somewhat of a signature accessory for Rocky throughout the movies. It's worth noting that the specific style of hat may vary slightly in different scenes and films within the series, but the classic black fedora is a consistent part of Rocky's iconic look. If you want to have the hat turned up at the front, then you can ask for it to be shaped like that, it's shaped with steam and a good quality Fedora can be easily shaped in store - I'd suggest a Stenson Black Fedora would be a good choice👍 Hope that helps🙂
@TheBritishDapper thank you so much I went with the hybrid one you should in the video. I tried the Borges & Scott B&S Premium Doyle - Teardrop Fedora Hat but the brim was too wide. I looked at the hybrid one you showed Jaxon & James Crushable Blues Trilby Hat - Black. I may have to return and try the one you mentionedn