Another one for Jock Scot

[Bugbear]

The panama hats from Christys' and Company have been suggested by another form member.

Another link:
Christy of London Caps from Shushan's

[Jock Scot]

The panama hats from Christys' and Company have been suggested by another form member.

Another link:
Christy of London Caps from Shushan's

I used to get my uniform caps from "Christy's",they make fine hats,but surely you can find a cheaper option? Panama hats can be obtained world wide, you don't have to go to, probably one of the most expensive hat companies in the world.

[gilmore]

I used to get my uniform caps from "Christy's",they make fine hats,but surely you can find a cheaper option? Panama hats can be obtained world wide, you don't have to go to, probably one of the most expensive hat companies in the world.

Right. Here in the American South Panama hats were worn often with business suits in the summer in years gone by. They are cool, ventilated and keep the sun off. However, we also have sudden summer thunderstorms often in the theretofore sunny late afternoons, so they would get drenched and either 1) loose their shape or 2) acquire shapes that have interesting character, depending on your point of view and aesthetics. They seem to have been thought of as temporary, disposable and, most importantly, functional. As I recall, rather than investing in one expensive Panama hat, most men would buy a series of them as needed, perhaps a new one every summer, relegating the older and more rumpled ones to more and more informal occasions until they were worn when fishing or working in the yard.

(Speaking of functional clothing appropriate to the environment, has anyone ever heard of seersucker kilt jackets? I used to really like seersucker suits, and was probably one of the last attorneys I knew who wore them. They are so light and comfortable on a hot summer day that it was like walking around naked.)

[Panache]

(Speaking of functional clothing appropriate to the environment, has anyone ever heard of seersucker kilt jackets? I used to really like seersucker suits, and was probably one of the last attorneys I knew who wore them. They are so light and comfortable on a hot summer day that it was like walking around naked.)

Target had seersucker suit jackets and trousers this past summer. I actually came close to buying a set on closeout at 75% off (the total would have been about $25 for both) for a Halloween costume. I was going to pair them with a blue dress shirt, a knit squared off tie, tennis shoes, and a bad straw hat and an old Vivitar camera and a big tape recorder.

I decided against it as no one would get it.

Cheers

Jamie

[fluter]

(Speaking of functional clothing appropriate to the environment, has anyone ever heard of seersucker kilt jackets? I used to really like seersucker suits, and was probably one of the last attorneys I knew who wore them.

Good for you! We still have 2 or 3 in captivity here in South Carolina's griddle.

I'll probably bobtail a seersucker jacket for kilt wear, one of these days. I continue to toy with the idea of a seersucker kilt suit.

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

I like the hat Jamie. It looks good with the jacket.
If you are looking for a Panama hat try here (Scoll down) :
http://www.hatsupply.com/mens.htm
I was looking for a new liner for my fedora and found this site.
Wear in good health,
Sara