Spockydog Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) Over the coming months, I will be travelling to much sunnier climes, and as my ethnicity falls somewhere between Hairy Ginger Irish and North Sea Peely Wally, I will need something to keep the sun af ma hairless heid. I got hats. Plenty of hats. But the most daring I've ever been is a Celtic baseball cap on a night out in South Glasgow, and a bright blue, cartoon-sized baker boy's cap. Seeing as I'm currently in the process of transforming my image from impoverished beaten-down care worker, to sexy middled aged CEO, I decided to up my hat game. I just ordered these: Two-tone Porkpie Hat Beige Summer Fedora Black Porkpie Hat I've never tried a porkpie. All the style guides say it's a bold option, and not easy to pull off. Hopefully, I'll do a better job than Walter White. So, fellow hat wearers of Westeros, what do you like? What do you wear? And, most importantly, how do you wear it? Edited February 17 by Spockydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) I rocked a pork pie in my youth as a wannabe ska kid. In my limited experience, unless you have a large face and forehead, best bet is to pull it down low just above the eyebrows (all assuming you're going to curl the brim down in the front) Edited February 17 by Larry of the Lawn Spockydog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tears of Lys Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) I rather like this look: Dasmarca-tony-moss-green Felt Porkpie-two Tone Porkpie Hat-stingy Brim Porkpie-short Brim Porkpie Hat-olive Colour Porkpie Hat for Men - Etsy But it definitely requires the matching outfit. Damn, this dressing men thing needs a real talent - one that I'm not confident enough in my own skills to attempt. There used to be a guy who frequented these boards who was quite the natty dresser. Haven't seen him around in a while. I think he got married or something. Anybody else remember? ETA: The fedora is always a fine choice too. Dark Blue Fedora Polar Fleece Hat, Man Winter Hat, Stiff Fedora Hat, Hatsquare Fedora for Men, Short Brim Hat, Vintage Hat, Christmas Gift - Etsy Definitely for cold weather, though, I would think. Edited February 17 by Tears of Lys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bironic Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I wear trilbys occasionally, but for prolonged outdoor activities in the sun (such as hiking in the mountains) I have a Safari hat thing, since I have a very fair complexion… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 My hat wearing is limited to practicality, my wife has a cloche hat that makes me horny as fuck for her though. Spockydog, Madame deVenoge and Lord of Oop North 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A True Kaniggit Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 11 hours ago, Madame deVenoge said: I have been wearing hats for over 30 years, to keep my complexion looking good. I wear at least a 4 inch brim with a UPF of 50 (it’s kind of like SPF, but for clothing). Coolibar and Sunday Afternoons are my go-to websites. Yep. Hats are useful protection against that age old frenemy, our sun I wear fishing hats. When I’m fishing. Edited February 17 by A True Kaniggit Madame deVenoge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Wooo! Two of my new hats turned up this afternoon. Talk about quick service. Spocky's New Hats I love being able to pull the front of the rim down on these porkpies. It gives you quite a few options in terms of how to wear the things. Tears of Lys, Larry of the Lawn, A True Kaniggit and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Sharp! Spockydog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 17 minutes ago, Larry of the Lawn said: Sharp! I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCCS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 8 hours ago, BigFatCoward said: My hat wearing is limited to practicality, my wife has a cloche hat that makes me horny as fuck for her though. I'm guessing we wouldn't want to put a black light anywhere near your work hats. Madame deVenoge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 (edited) 2 hours ago, Madame deVenoge said: You, sir, are a Smart Dressed Man (with a well groomed beard). Why, thank you. I've had those Ray Bans since 2007. The beard is a much newer thing, but I really like it. It's nice and bushy. I'm like a skinnier, tidier, Tormund Giantsbane. Edited February 17 by Spockydog Madame deVenoge and DireWolfSpirit 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tears of Lys Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Very nice! It helps to have a pix as we can come up with all sorts of unsolicited advice for dressing, etc. Aren't beards an awful lot of work to maintain, though? Yours is quite nice, but looks like it takes a lotta time to keep it looking that good. Spockydog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 (edited) 2 hours ago, Tears of Lys said: Very nice! It helps to have a pix as we can come up with all sorts of unsolicited advice for dressing, etc. Aren't beards an awful lot of work to maintain, though? Yours is quite nice, but looks like it takes a lotta time to keep it looking that good. It's pretty easy to maintain. Once a week, I give it a trim with one of these, before taking a cutthroat to my neck for a proper soapy shave. My cheeks have three gradients, and my chin generally runs free with an occassional shaping. I sometimes cut it really short, but my niece grumbles when I do that. She has recently been gifting me a nice apple-scented shampoo/softener for it. I don't know about the other chaps, but I for one would be grateful of some unsolicited fashion advice, especially for my forthcoming trip to BCN. The best advice I've ever had has always been from the women in my life. My ex wife had a really good eye, and for six years, she had me feeling like one of the sexiest men alive. This guy is quite good, though. I like the cut of his gib, and even though most of the stuff he shows is high end designer stuff, once you see the look you like, it's not too hard to find cheaper alternatives. Edited February 18 by Spockydog Madame deVenoge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik of Hazelfield Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) I used to be a hat wearer in my youth, but ironically now that I’ve just turned 40 I feel like hats makes me look too old. Especially with the beard that I’m currently sporting. Edited February 18 by Erik of Hazelfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tears of Lys Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I was watching an oldish movie from the '60s and it had a street scene (actually, it was "Bullitt.") and everyone wore hats! They were in downtown San Francisco, so that probably made a difference. But I couldn't help but notice how nice everyone looked. Spockydog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, Tears of Lys said: I was watching an oldish movie from the '60s and it had a street scene (actually, it was "Bullitt.") and everyone wore hats! They were in downtown San Francisco, so that probably made a difference. But I couldn't help but notice how nice everyone looked. There was a time when it was practically scandalous for people to be seen without a hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 hours ago, Spockydog said: There was a time when it was practically scandalous for people to be seen without a hat. Indeed, although gentlemen should remove theirs when in church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A True Kaniggit Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) 2 hours ago, Spockydog said: There was a time when it was practically scandalous for people to be seen without a hat. I’m glad that is over with. I have a severely receding hairline and ya’ll have to deal with it! Edited February 18 by A True Kaniggit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 (edited) 3 hours ago, A True Kaniggit said: I’m glad that is over with. I have a severely receding hairline and ya’ll have to deal with it! All the men in my patriarchal and matriarchal lines are bald, so I knew from an early age that my hair was doomed. Though, there's another familial trait shared by our men, which perhaps made it easier for me to make peace with the fact that I was going to be a slap-head, years before my hair started falling out. Gotta take the rough with the smooth. Anyways, I was about thirty-five* when my widow's peak became untenable, and out came the clippers. Started off at Razor 4, I'm now down to a Razor 1 cut once a week. Back then, when I finally worked up the courage and took the plunge, I couldn't believe how good it made me look. And I cursed myself for not doing it earlier; maybe my wife wouldn't have gone and made the beast with two backs with that photographer tosser. Grrr. Anyway, I've been thinking about going full Pep Guardiola for a while now. My brother got me one of those Pitbull thingies for Christmas. But I'm a bit scared to take it right down to the skin. Never been completely bald before. I think I might wait 'til the summer. * That's pretty good for us MacClarkeys. My wee cousin was full Prince William by the time he was eighteen. Edited February 19 by Spockydog A True Kaniggit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireWolfSpirit Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, Maltaran said: Indeed, although gentlemen should remove theirs when in church. And dinner, man would my dad lose his shit if you tried to be seated with a hat on, lol. Lord of Oop North 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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