http://www.lewrockwell.com/tucker/tucker141.html
Sometime ago when I first learn of the Ludwig von Mises Institute and its affiliated network, if you will (e.g. Lew Rockwell ect.), I began to read up on Tucker's articles; such as the one linked above. At first I didn't give too much thought to them besides being a refreshing side step from the rest of the articles on the front page. After awhile though I figured I'd take some of the smaller suggestions. For example I tried to see if the bit about shaving cream being a racket was true and found that indeed I got a better shave by using hot water. From there I continued on and now my jeans are hidden away somewhere in my closet.
Now here is my question, is the use of a hat, not a baseball cap but an actual hat, acceptable in today's society? Or would I simply find myself labeled Mr.Monopoly and forced to hide in some cave for providing an increasingly poor product for a high price to my clients?
Depends on what type of hat and what you are doing. He seems to suggest the hat to break the norm when wearing a suit. I'm personally done with all hats. I hate hat hair.
You could perhaps get away with a hat as part of your "winter gear". Replace a stocking cap with a hat, and that may be appropriate and not ostentatious. It could also work on occasion if you are 2nd/3rd generation to an "old world" type family that still may wear hats (example to Church).
On the plus side, waistcoats seem to be seen as more acceptable to wear nowadays.
You can also go for the JT* look which is modern and chic but takes its cues from 30s and 40s men's fashion.
A link for good measure:
http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&safe=off&q=justin+timberlake+hat&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=8gr7S5TwKYaBlAeZr9nLDw&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CDMQsAQwAA
Clayton -
JT = Justin Timberlake.... yeah, yeah, I know... don't shoot the messenger...
Bowler Hats & monocle for formal, Flat Caps for casual. End of thread.
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When you compare hat vs no hat, the no hat seems to be a bit 'naked' and the hat seems to 'dress it off' well. When the weather is anything nice though, it looks a little repressive to me.
The practical issue regarding hat hair is difficult for me too.
I think hats are more from a time when people use to walk more to places, and possibly when they weren't using/invented (?) hair gel, so the hat actually kept their hair in place better?
No. Don't wear hats. A lot of people are trying these days, but unless the rest of society is doing it, I wouldn't advise it. The idea behind fashion is kind of a paradox. You want to be original and well pressed while also not standing out too much. It's like make-up for women.
Hats do the exact opposite. So unless you're getting in the hot-tub time machine to the 20's, it just kind of makes people look like pretentious little douchebags that spend too much time at starbucks.
Just my opinion though. I would highly advise against them.
existence is elsewhere
Hats are cool for lonely rangers.
(english is not my native language, sorry for grammar.)
I wanted a western style Motorhead-ish type hat, but my girlfriend won't let me.
A great point. I still think if you live in a big city as a pedestrian, you may be willing to get away with a hat instead of a stocking cap for winter gear. A stocking cap on a suit can look a little out of place.
This is horrible. Don't you break the status quo enough already! Perhaps your style should go with your philosophies . . . different!
And all women wear make up . . . not all men wear hats.
Hats can be INCREDIBLY attractive on a guy. If you can make it look charming/professional/hip, do it! You could send me a picture, too, and I'll tell you if you look good or not. [email protected]
Monty Python" The Meaning of Life": "People Are Not Wearing Enough Hats
Regards, onebornfree.
Monty Python: "People Are Not Wearing Enough Hats"
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Here's a good article on hats from GQ: http://www.gq.com/how-to/fashion/200809/gq-guide-buying-hat-slideshow#slide=1