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SORTEGA76
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Bowler hat recommendations?

I'm always looking to expand my hat collection. I'm thinking of a bowler, but not seeing anything I really like. Anyone have any suggestions? Any pics?


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Jumpin Jim
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Re: Bowler hat recommendations?

I have a Dorfman-Pacific bowler that has a good fit and pleasing shape.  It just happens to be bright purple to match the zoot suit I wore when I was DeeJaying back in the neo-Swing era.  I found the hat at a little shop in downtown Seattle back in the late nineties.  I don't wear it all that often, but it has held up well.

I've never been a big fan of the bowler.  I much prefer the Homburg for a dressy hat.  Good luck with your search!


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SORTEGA76
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Re: Bowler hat recommendations?

Cool. I am more of a fedora fan but the bowler hat would be the occasional change of pace. Got any pics to post?


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lucky66
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Re: Bowler hat recommendations?

I have two - both black:  A vintage Glyn & Co. (London), that is too snug and whose ribbon edging is in dire need of replacement - I don;t wear this one, really, and a newish one by Park Royal, which looks great, but is not as sturdy.  However, I do wear that one in the fall/winter.  I am wearing it in my avatar....


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Re: Bowler hat recommendations?

I've never had a bowler. Only fedoras, porkpies, cowboy hats and newsies. I wonder how I would look in one. Then again I wonder if I have anything appropriate to wear with one?


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