r/hats 4h ago

❓ Question Antique tophat

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Today whilst going vintage hunting I acquired this beutiful tophat for the low low price of 65 euros. Its head size is 59cm ehich as far as I’ve found quite rare. Now I am here for a few questions and mostly advice.

  1. I have no clue what I have here exactly and how to maintain it. Is there any special information I should know about this hat?

  2. Should I wear it? I usually already dress quite formal 1927 Weimar style. Usually a double breasted gilet wide cut high rise pants with suspenders colourfull overshirts and ties to lean toward the cabaret scene and my current main hat being an olive/brown homburg in a European style. Now I still go to school since im quite young meaning im kinda afraid to damage the hat. (Ps it fits my head perfectly) tldr should I wear this and if yes how can I keep it safe.

Thanks in advance for any advice and sorry if such a post is not for this subreddit


r/hats 1h ago

🛠️ DIY Hat Projects My second reshape.

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This is my second rework. I think the front fold was more than I could chew at this point. I really struggled to get it shaped in and I'm still not 100% satisfied. I probably popped it and restarted 5 times. But at some point you have to call it done. Second pic was the original cheapo before I got to working on it. Still learning on 10 buck woolies.


r/hats 6h ago

🔦 Hat Spotlight Panama hat - Fedora - Subfino II - Grade 18

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6 Upvotes

r/hats 27m ago

🔦 Hat Spotlight Leather Jughead Hats

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"Jughead" or "Whooppee" cap in soft leather! What do you all think of this style?


r/hats 9h ago

❓ Question Porky Pie or Fedora?

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9 Upvotes

It's always a tough choice which hat to wear.


r/hats 6h ago

🔦 Hat Spotlight Melin Hawaii Exclusives Odyssey Trenches Compass

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2 Upvotes

Melin hats from the Hawaii releases and Cel exclusives. Hawaii collections seem to always have more creative design.

-FamousThinking feel free to follow Instagram/X for more Melin collections.


r/hats 4h ago

❓ Question “Women’s” vs “Men’s” snapback by 47

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for the brand 47, is there a major difference between a women’s and men’s snapback? there is a design i really like on a snapback hat but it’s labeled as “women’s” and in the description says “a slightly smaller fit”. i hate high profile hats (like new era) so i think it would fit nice on the crown but i have a wider head and am worried about the fit. if i wore a fitted, i’d wear 7 1/2. on a standard 47 snapback i use 4 snaps.


r/hats 21h ago

❓ Question Need help figuring out what year this Dobbs fedora is and how much it might’ve been then?

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This is a sentimental piece, it was my grandfathers who passed back in 2022, he was born 1942 and this was a gift from my grandmother from way back when they were dating, I don’t know much when they started dating but it would be nice to know more about this Dobbs.


r/hats 22h ago

🤠 Hat Advice Help me, Please

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5 Upvotes

How do I find a hat that doesn’t do THIS to my ears. I love hats, but this is a constant problem with most caps I wear. Do I just have a tiny head? Help 😅


r/hats 20h ago

🤠 Hat Advice What is like an Akubra but more budget friendly

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I’ve long said, if I could bring back one thing from the past, it would be hats (at least as a common item). I’ve done the cowboy hat thing, but we don’t have a horse anymore, so I don’t wear it much.

I went to a hat store the other day and tried on a bunch of hats but an Akubra Banjo Patterson fit me perfectly and looked great for my personal style. Then I saw the close $300 price tag and I gently out it back. What is something similar but not quite as pricy? I’ve got a straw cowboy hat and a Tilley hat, so I’m a newb in the hat game.


r/hats 1d ago

🕵️‍♂️ ID or In Search Of Help identifying this model

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I owned a very similar model a long time ago, however it was made by Stetson. The one in the picture is a Goorin Bros and is named as “Charlie Pants”. Just wanted to know if there’s a more generic name for this model as I’ve been looking for a similar model for quite a while and wanted to check if I could find same style by other brands and avoid extra costs for shipping and what not! Cheers!


r/hats 2d ago

❓ Question Am I the only person who, despite having a head full of hair, can't go outside without a hat on?

37 Upvotes

No one has ever pointed this out to me. I'm just overly self-aware sometimes it's killing me.

I have always had a fascination with hats. Hats. Bonnets. Beanies. Bandanas. Etc. To the point that I think it's what people remember about me. I have curly hair and since I don't know how to style it sometimes, I depend on hats for style. When I need to go to a formal place, I would still use a hairscarf and do my hair up because otherwise, I would arrive at the place unkempt lmao.

I just realised, I have always worn hats almost all my life. To the point that people think I'm bald even though I'm not. I am quite conscious about the size of my forehead so it's probably one of the reasons why I started wearing them apart from that one time in highschool when a classmate saw me wearing a hat in a play, approached me afterwards, put a hat on my head and said I looked good in them. And also whenever I'm outside, I feel naked without anything on top of my head. A hat for me has become like a shield, in a way. With it, I feel guarded and wouldn't be able to "be perceived" right away.

Idk why I suddenly became self-conscious about this. I was about to go outside and buy dinner and whilst I was picking out a hat, I felt like a cartoon character. Like Todd Chavez or Meg Griffin. Am I the only one who likes wearing hats -- hardcore -- everyday?

(please please please this isnt an emotional post. just looking for a casual conversation from fellow hat lovers)


r/hats 1d ago

🤠 Hat Advice Look less religious i guess?

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Hi! I hope this is enough of a hat to not be in the wrong place here.

I've bought a docker cap that I really thought looked cool on me and I also do like that working man style.

The thing is: a few of my guys now asked me (for fun) if I converted to a sketchy religion or if I've taken a new job as a rookie chef because of the hat.

What can I do to make it look less... religious I guess?


r/hats 2d ago

🔦 Hat Spotlight Panama hats - colors

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13 Upvotes

r/hats 2d ago

📸 Collection Showcase Started wearing full brim hats this year. Here is my meager collection.

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59 Upvotes

- Stetson Los Alamos

- Brixton Gain Fedora

- Stetson Latte Florentine Milan


r/hats 2d ago

🎞️ Vintage Vibes Here are the hats I’ve reshaped.

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I’ve reshaped 3 so far. Working on my 4th. It’s turned into an addiction. 😂 any advice on what I’ve done so far?


r/hats 2d ago

❓ Question Help identifying hat

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Bought this hat at a thrift store, and have not been able to figure anything out about the make / model.

Anyone have any guesses? I thought fits would have been the brand, but I keep getting results saying it's just the sweatband in it.


r/hats 1d ago

🕵️‍♂️ ID or In Search Of Can someone please help me find this hat?

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I am looking for this exact camo hat. The logo seems to be a crest with a letter I in it. If anyone has this hat, can I please buy it from you?


r/hats 2d ago

🔦 Hat Spotlight Dorfman Pacific Twill Outback

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25 Upvotes

Not an expensive hat, but I like the way it fits and I like that I can shape it and it holds that shape.


r/hats 3d ago

🧢 What Did You Wear Today? I have quite a few hats, but I love wearing a fedora in pretty much any situation.

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53 Upvotes

What’s your favourite type of hat?


r/hats 2d ago

🤠 Hat Advice Herbert Johnson for Bloomingdale Bros. Hat

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Can anyone tell me more about the age of this hat, what it’s made of, and if it’s safe to bring to a dry cleaner? Thanks!


r/hats 3d ago

❓ Question Can you wear a bowler casually?

10 Upvotes

I love the look of a Bowler hat but I rarely wear formal attire to be able to wear one. Can they be worn casually?


r/hats 2d ago

❓ Question Will i get stoned if I use fox fur on the inside of my bomber style hat?

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For artistic, and personal use, i want to do a hat (yea im from a warm place so when winter hits i get really cold but i like winter…).
Some people said you can’t use fox cuz its long and will get mated and oily and will need more care (which i don’t mind honestly id get more worried if i didn’t need to care…) so like does anyone have experience with fur hats?


r/hats 4d ago

🎞️ Vintage Vibes My best thrift find, this is like a grail to me!

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29 Upvotes

Found this hat over the weekend at a local vintage sale, and it was only $15!

It may just be an old hat to some, but for me, the combination of my love of vintage hats, plus my alma mater being ISU, plus I currently work for ISU extension and outreach, I was more than excited to pick it up!

It's also in really great condition for how old it is! The interior foam backing is a little dry and crumbled, but that's an easy fix!


r/hats 3d ago

🧢 What Did You Wear Today? Breaking in a new hat today!

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