Anyone know anything about Flat Caps?

[The Monkey]

I'm looking to get a new hat. I'm looking at a flat cap.

I am seeing several styles:

Anyone wear a flat cap? I really don't care for the 8 panel "Newsboy" style and I think I like the last one.

What are the traditional fit and things I should know be for purchase.

 

[uacowboy]

All i know is when i tried one on once, i was laughed at and informed it did not suit me. lol I've always like the look of the ones like that last pic though.

 

[woodpusher]

Yup, I go for the more traditional look, with and without "hideable" ear flaps. #2 is where it's at!

 

[HMan]

Just not type 1 unless you want to look like you're trying to hard. They aren't the easiest hats to pull off, even here where they are more normal it's a razor's edge between classy guy and douche-nozzle.

 

[The Monkey]

Yup, I go for the more traditional look, with and without "hideable" ear flaps. #2 is where it's at!

The #2 just looks to fluffy.

 

[GearNoir]

IMO - Good for semi-formal outfits (dress slacks/pleated shorts and a button up shirt/polo) or “boat” wear (think Hamptons) so long as you have either gorgeous, longer, kempt hair or a well kept shorter cut. Not a lot of guys can pull them off with casual wear. Not good for guys with large noggins.

I had one of the 3rd style in the 90s for a number of years...just could not pull it off well. The missus hated the hat.

 

[woodpusher]

Relaxing in Venice 15 years ago....

 

[GearNoir]

Relaxing in Venice 15 years ago....
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Tough call...what is the official ruling Cole @HMan ? Classy guy or douche nozzle?

I keed, I keed.

 

[HMan]

Tough call...what is the official ruling Cole @HMan ? Classy guy or douche nozzle?

I keed, I keed.

Relaxing in the modern art museum 2 years ago. That's a true douche-nozzle, even wearing a pink T-shirt.

 

[woodpusher]

Douche-nozzle Alert!

Same European trip and cap but my wife wanted me to wear it "French style"

 

[HMan]

Noice!

Yah, like that's how to rock it brah!

 

[CVargo]

Relaxing in Venice 15 years ago....
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There's always that one guy taking the whole bench at the park

 

[The Monkey]

Great now I have to worry about being a douche nozzle!!

 

[woodpusher]

Don't worry, be happy!

 

[TobyC]

Second or third one is good, first one is pure jackass.

 

[Spider]

Here’s one I have.

 

[TobyC]

This is a good look.

 

[Majorrich]

#1 kinda looks like a riding helmet with a thyroid condition. Definitely trying too hard. Nozzle

 

[TobyC]

#1 kinda looks like a riding helmet with a thyroid condition. Definitely trying too hard. Nozzle

Yep, turtle shell with no turtle.

 

[TobyC]

Noice!

Yah, like that's how to rock it brah!