Who among us, if anyone, can pull off . . .

[Obsessed]

. . . the derby/bowler hat?

[flabajaba2213]

Not I, said the duck.

[Dennard]

I love derbys but have yet to find one I can pull off. I usually wear flat caps. I'm thinking the smaller brim of a trilby might work for me.

[luvmysuper]

I'm a Fedora kind of guy.

A Derby or Bowler makes me look like Stan Laurel

[Greybeard]

I'm a Fedora kind of guy.

A Derby or Bowler makes me look like Stan Laurel

x2 except John Cleese in a Monty Python skit more than Stan Laurel.

I've always thought bowlers looked better on women than men.


- Peter

[Bertilak]

Maybe it's a matter of the right attitude.
http://www.ugo.com/movies/tapping-the-4th-wall/images/entries/a-clockwork-orange.jpg

[Bobtrumpet]

A Derby or Bowler makes me look like Stan Laurel

Or in my case, Oliver Hardy. A tall Oliver Hardy.

[Ceezer]

I've always wanted to try, but have yet to find one that will fit my head...

[Ponce]

Maybe it's a matter of the right attitude.
http://www.ugo.com/movies/tapping-the-4th-wall/images/entries/a-clockwork-orange.jpg

Exactly! I used to be able to pull the bowler off a bit better, back in my more Clockwork Orange days. Now... I'm not so sure.

[Shane]

I've tried it, but I look like an absolute fool in them. Maybe I'm just trying the wrong ones...

[Will P.C.]

Is the guy in Clockwork wearing a derby bowler hat?

[WhosYerBob]

Is the guy in Clockwork wearing a derby bowler hat?
That's what I was just going to say. I've seen a number of people pull off wearing derby hats during Halloween as droogs from Clockwork, but never more than that.

[Bertilak]

Is the guy in Clockwork wearing a derby bowler hat?

Maybe I'm missing something here. Isn't the above screen shot enough to answer the question? Did you not recognize the hat? The movie? Not sure what a Bowler (aka Derby in the USA) is? Exactly what is the question?


That's what I was just going to say. I've seen a number of people pull off wearing derby hats during Halloween as droogs from Clockwork, but never more than that.

I'm also confused by this. You see people in Halloween costumes dressed in Clockwork Orange costumes with Bowler hats and still are not sure if they were so dressed in the actual movie? Even with the above screen shot?

I feel I have really gone adrift in this conversation!

EDIT: I was going to let Will P.C.'s comment go but when I see a second post with the same question I start to wonder. Maybe I need to lighten up on my blood thinner meds!

[SRock]

I've always wanted to try.

+1 That said, I'm quite sure I'd look silly in one.

[PatrioticWhisky]

Unfortunately, due to my face shape the only hat that really suits me is a Fedora.

But I'm put off wearing one though because people will just assume I'm trying to be a hipster.

[richmondesi]

no one pulls it off well... :sleep:

[luvmysuper]

Unfortunately, due to my face shape the only hat that really suits me is a Fedora.

But I'm put off wearing one though because people will just assume I'm trying to be a hipster.

I went through that while looking for a decent Fedora. Most places now are selling the "hipster" thin brim fedoras (some of which have metal emblems embedded for Criminy Sakes).

Just find a nice wool or fur felt one with a traditional hatband and you'll look superlative.

[Will P.C.]

Maybe I'm missing something here. Isn't the above screen shot enough to answer the question? Did you not recognize the hat? The movie? Not sure what a Bowler (aka Derby in the USA) is? Exactly what is the question?



I'm also confused by this. You see people in Halloween costumes dressed in Clockwork Orange costumes with Bowler hats and still are not sure if they were so dressed in the actual movie? Even with the above screen shot?

I feel I have really gone adrift in this conversation!

EDIT: I was going to let Will P.C.'s comment go but when I see a second post with the same question I start to wonder. Maybe I need to lighten up on my blood thinner meds!

I have never seen or heard of a derby bowler hat before. I wanted to know if that was a good rep. of what that hat is.

[bob.e]

I couldn't pull one off because I'd never put one on . . . :001_tt2:

[Ceezer]

Is it possible to determine which style of hat would best work with one's face & head shape/size?

[Greybeard]

Is it possible to determine which style of hat would best work with one's face & head shape/size?

This is not meant to be patronising and is what I did. Go to a hatter dressed in the typical outfit you will be wearing with the hat. Try some styles on. Look in the mirror. If you can't decide, ask the salesman for an opinion. I ended up picking a Borsalino Como fedora.

- Peter

[Bertilak]

I have never seen or heard of a derby bowler hat before. I wanted to know if that was a good rep. of what that hat is.

Ah, I see. Yup that's a Bowler (aka Derby). Check Google for hundreds of pictures.

[Greybeard]

no one pulls it off well... :sleep:


http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu240/dickpeterson/sjff_01_img0085.jpg

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu240/dickpeterson/400px-Wildbunchlarge.jpg

[Muirtach]

The closest I can get is a Homburg (while Milan straw in the avatar). My face is just too narrow for the full on Derby.

[Muirtach]

Just find a nice wool or fur felt one with a traditional hatband and you'll look superlative.

I have never seen a nice quality wool felt hat. Do they actually exist? My collection is all either Milan straw (find it breathes better than panama or others) or a variety of fur felts.

[richmondesi]

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu240/dickpeterson/sjff_01_img0085.jpg

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu240/dickpeterson/400px-Wildbunchlarge.jpg

Were you proving my point:confused1

Cause I still stand by that statement:001_tongu

[Bertilak]

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu240/dickpeterson/sjff_01_img0085.jpg

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu240/dickpeterson/400px-Wildbunchlarge.jpg

This round goes to Graybeard.

But I would say not everyone in the second picture is really pulling it off.


The guy seated in the middle is out because his hat doesn't fit (too small).
The guy standing on our left also has a too-small hat, just not as bad as #1.
The guy standing on our right wears it like he was drunk.

The remaining two (seated on left and right) look like they are quite in tune with their hats.

I notice the two standing guys have a wide-eyed look like they are a afraid to have their picture taken!

[richmondesi]

This round goes to Graybeard.

But I would say not everyone in the second picture is really pulling it off.


The guy seated in the middle is out because his hat doesn't fit (too small).
The guy standing on our left also has a too-small hat, just not as bad as #1.
The guy standing on our right wears it like he was drunk.

The remaining two (seated on left and right) look like they are quite in tune with their hats.

I notice the two standing guys have a wide-eyed look like they are a afraid to have their picture taken!

FWIW, I thought we were talking about people today. No one really pulls of the powdered wig today either, but I guess you could link me some pics of guys from the 1700s... If we get to a time and place where we wear 3 piece suits, pocket watches, etc. on a day to day basis (to go shopping, work, dinner, etc.), then my opinion might change... Until then...

[Obsessed]

Just find a nice wool or fur felt one with a traditional hatband and you'll look superlative.

Agreed. I'm still on the lookout for the right one. A good-looking hat is an unbeatable look. (The wrong hat, however, can be disastrous!)

[Greybeard]

FWIW, I thought we were talking about people today. No one really pulls of the powdered wig today either, but I guess you could link me some pics of guys from the 1700s... If we get to a time and place where we wear 3 piece suits, pocket watches, etc. on a day to day basis (to go shopping, work, dinner, etc.), then my opinion might change... Until then...

Actually I agree with you. I still think Liza Minelli wore it quite well but it's certainly a dated look that I don't think was ever attractive. The second picture was really for contrast and a joke. It's a picture of the real Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and the rest of the Wild Bunch.


- Peter

[Bertilak]

FWIW, I thought we were talking about people today. No one really pulls of the powdered wig today either, but I guess you could link me some pics of guys from the 1700s... If we get to a time and place where we wear 3 piece suits, pocket watches, etc. on a day to day basis (to go shopping, work, dinner, etc.), then my opinion might change... Until then...

I see your point, based on the difference between "can" and "could".

[galopede]

I wear a bowler frequently in my alter ego of morris dance musician. Keeps my head warm in winter and also serves the dual purpose of being useful for collecting the cash!

Goes quite well with the white shirt, white knee socks and black britches and a leather waistcoat!

Gareth

[luvmysuper]

I have never seen a nice quality wool felt hat. Do they actually exist? My collection is all either Milan straw (find it breathes better than panama or others) or a variety of fur felts.

Scala makes pretty good quality 100 percent wool felt hats for reasonable prices. Probably not what the hat afficionado would get, but a very nice entry level hat nonetheless.

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/mens-scala-wool-felt-fedora-hat--the-new-yorker

[theperfectstorm]

FWIW, I thought we were talking about people today. No one really pulls of the powdered wig today either, but I guess you could link me some pics of guys from the 1700s... If we get to a time and place where we wear 3 piece suits, pocket watches, etc. on a day to day basis (to go shopping, work, dinner, etc.), then my opinion might change... Until then...

Poor loser.

And, I might just add, I KILL in a powdered wig.

[SilkySmooth]

I could pull it off if I could find one to fit my noggin. I've got the handlebar stache to go with it.

[richmondesi]

Poor loser.

And, I might just add, I KILL in a powdered wig.
:glare:

[taprater]

And, I might just add, I KILL in a powdered wig.

Next meeting you better be wearing one then...:001_tt2:

[Sullybob]

I can barely pull of a base ball cap. A derby is out of the question.

[bluefoxicy]

Don't know about a Derby, decent style but looks like crap on just about anyone except Lou Costello.

Now, a regular at the bar I frequent says chicks dig the Fedora....

http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/front/hacker-hat.jpg (http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/hats-ties/6345/)

These actually work fairly well for me.

[Bertilak]

The remaining two (seated on left and right) look like they are quite in tune with their hats.

Those two are Butch Cassidy (on our right) and the Sundance Kid (on our left). No wonder they were the leaders of the gang -- they knew how to "dress for success."

[Monkeydad]

Maybe it's a matter of the right attitude.
http://www.ugo.com/movies/tapping-the-4th-wall/images/entries/a-clockwork-orange.jpg



That guy looks like this guy:
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/501/medium/Willy_Wonka.JPG

[luvmysuper]

That guy looks like this guy:
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/501/medium/Willy_Wonka.JPG

That guy looks like this woman

[SRock]

That guy looks like this woman

Now that's hysterical! :lol::lol:

[JohnDoom]

I can, I can!

Although, I can't seem to find any hatters locally.

(Other than cowboy-type-novelty shops)

[psychoshonen]

I would say Pierce Brosnan sure can, as proved by The Thomas Crown Affair.