Not a helmet thread

[Accy cyclist]

As you can see,my hat stand is overflowing with caps,scarves and ties. These last few years i've moved from 'baseball caps' ('though i still wear them in the summer) to flat caps,even recently buying those 8 panel/newsboy/baker boy/peaky blinders caps,which i've often slagged off in the past. Albeit more for the person wearing them than the cap itself.

 

[Glow worm]

Guilty.
Also of looking up prannock even though the context makes it clear.

The following, taken at the height of my hippiedom, should really be under several dozen spoilers:

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View: https://youtu.be/mo3pIV1CLrQ



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(Way too much of my life is spent searching for subjects with white backgrounds. On reflection, I should’ve just removed the disc brakes. I’m not as good as whoever turned me into a wookie.)

Funnily enough the hat in the OP was my wife’s. She offered it when she saw me suffering, and eventually ceded ownership.



Curious about the beastie above the fold in the partially covered up newspaper, I had a Google gander. No luck, but this was concerning:

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The legacy press grows desperately insistent even whilst inviting a new #MeToo movement.

It was hot news from the North Walsham hedgehog rescue centre. Linky

 

[Pale Rider]

A 99p market stall beanie for me in the coldest weather.

In cool or wet conditions I've been impressed with my Walz cycling cap, which has some warmth and water resistance.

It's the only item of premium cycling clothing I own, so I'm pleased to also get some use out of it off the bike.

https://ghyllside.co.uk/caps/7639-1...cap.html#/221-clothing_size-large_extra_large

 

[welsh dragon]

Mr WD wears a wooly hat pulled down over his ears. It's god awful and reminds me of Benny from Crossroads.

 

[Drago]

Mr WD wears a wooly hat pulled down over his ears. It's god awful and reminds me of Benny from Crossroads.

Is his name Compo?

 

[welsh dragon]

Is his name Compo?

It should be. I wonder how well that would go down if I said that to him. Not well I think

 

[Ian H]

I don't often wear one indoors, but there are exceptions.

 

[Deleted User]

I have hair ........

I'd do summat with it though!

 

[byegad]

I wear some sort of headgear whenever I go out.
It adds style and panache, not that I need any extra of either!
Being rather thin on top* I need the cover all year round.

*It's caused by rubbing my head on the headboard!😜

 

[matticus]

I don't often wear one indoors, but there are exceptions.
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Nice - but you look like a Waxwork of yourself.

 

[Ian H]

Nice - but you look like a Waxwork of yourself.

It's not too bad a likeness, though close friends might not be fooled.

 

[Andy in Germany]

During lockdown I have taken to having a daily walk with my wife/spouse/partner/significant other. Only 30 minutes or so but we go whatever the weather. For the cold days I'll grab one of the myriad 'beanie'-type hats lying around but where there is a prospect of rain, or if it is milder and I just want to cover my head, then I have rediscovered a hat I bought around 25 years or more ago:
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(this is a stock image - mine is a darker brown).

In fact I've just been out in it in a mild rain shower and have a perfectly dry hairdo.

I wear a similar hat when it rains: I've found it perfect for keeping me warm and dry when cycling, which I guess is why they are popular with drovers, ranchers and other people who work outdoors all year.

I rarely venture out without a hat, although it's usually a cap, known by my colleagues as my "Fidel Castro" cap.

I've often wondered if the reduction in hat wearing last century was connected to the increased use of private vehicles, as it meant most people rarely step outside for very long, between car and destination, whereas people without cars feel the need for more protection from the elements.

 

[guitarpete247]

I started wearing hats about 20 years ago.
1st was a leather Aussie cowboy hat.
Next was a Russian ushanka bought in freezing Prague.
A cheap Panama style sun hat bought on holiday in southern Italy.
Then a genuine Panama. The excuse for that was the Royal Jubilee garden party, together with a linen suit.
Then a fedora.
On holiday in Crete a few years ago the Panama got damaged so was replaced with a baseball cap.
Replacement Panama purchased on return home.
This winter I have a couple of beanies. They cover my ears to keep head warm.
The ushanka was worn yesterday in -2 weather.
My favourite hat stall Earland Brother
https://www.earlandbrothers.co.uk/cart
BROTHERS
EARLAND
Leicestershire Hatters Est. 1986


A HAT FOR EVERY HEAD
on Loughborough market is not able to trade during current lockdown. This is annoying as I want a new fedora, this time with silk band.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I started wearing hats about 20 years ago.
1st was a leather Aussie cowboy hat.
Next was a Russian ushanka bought in freezing Prague.
A cheap Panama style sun hat bought on holiday in southern Italy.
Then a genuine Panama. The excuse for that was the Royal Jubilee garden party, together with a linen suit.
Then a fedora.
On holiday in Crete a few years ago the Panama got damaged so was replaced with a baseball cap.
Replacement Panama purchased on return home.
This winter I have a couple of beanies. They cover my ears to keep head warm.
The ushanka was worn yesterday in -2 weather.
My favourite hat stall Earland Brother
https://www.earlandbrothers.co.uk/cart
BROTHERS
EARLAND
Leicestershire Hatters Est. 1986


A HAT FOR EVERY HEAD
on Loughborough market is not able to trade during current lockdown. This is annoying as I want a new fedora, this time with silk band.

That's a lot. How do you get through doors with all those on your head?

 

[Accy cyclist]

A HAT FOR EVERY HEAD
on Loughborough market is not able to trade during current lockdown. This is annoying as I want a new fedora, this time with silk band.

I don't think it's a silk band,but i think this summer hat looks good.
https://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/jaxon-and-james-hats-toyo-safari-fedora-with-khaki-band-p126014/
This one is more for spring than warm summer days.
https://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/jaxon-and-james-hats-crushable-blues-trilby-pecan-p140003/
I haven't worn a fedora before. It'd take some getting over 'what other people think' for me to wear such a hat. Though i thought people would comment negatively when i bought my first 8 panel flat cap the other week,but i only received compliments.

I'm tempted by both.