Yo, Fedora and Michealson! I need hat sizing advice...

Posted by Patterson from adsl-63-201-103-106.dsl.lsan03.pacbell.net on August 14, 2001 at 15:45:42:

Hey guys,

I'm about to place an order with PB. As Joe Jr is out on vacation for a few more days, I figured I'd bounce this sizing question off of you two.

My first PB was a 7 5/8. I based this on previous Stetsons, which fit snug. My PB, though was pretty damned tight when she arrived - tight front and back, but just a bit of room on the sides. When I wear it for a few minutes, it fits fine, though still pretty snug. Once I work up a bit of a sweat - living in the desert, that isn’t tough - it slides on and off very nicely, but remains on securely. I am 99% sure Joe gave me a long oval hat. Am I asking for frustration if I go up to a 7 3/4? My thought is that I can always put a bit of something in the lining if I find it too loose in spots.

One thing on the 7 5/8 - it really doesn't fit if I go much beyond 4 weeks between haircuts.

I'd really appreciate your thoughts. A "professional" at a men's hat shop in Seattle once told me "tighter is better" when choosing a hat, and I am wondering if I've let this taint me.

Cheers!

Patterson

Follow Ups:

Re: Yo, Fedora and Michealson! I need hat sizing advice... Fedora 19:36:22 8/14/2001 (2)
- Re: Yo, Fedora and Michealson! I need hat sizing advice... Michaelson 11:46:14 8/15/2001 (1)
  - Makes sense.(nm) Fedora 12:37:46 8/15/2001 (0)
Re: Yo, Fedora and Michealson! I need hat sizing advice... Michaelson 15:53:51 8/14/2001 (1)
- Very helpful... Patterson 16:08:22 8/14/2001 (0)

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: Hey guys,

: I'm about to place an order with PB.  As Joe Jr is out on vacation for a few more days, I figured I'd bounce this sizing question off of you two.

: My first PB was a 7 5/8.  I based this on previous Stetsons, which fit snug.  My PB, though was pretty damned tight when she arrived - tight front and back, but just a bit of room on the sides.  When I wear it for a few minutes, it fits fine, though still pretty snug.  Once I work up a bit of a sweat - living in the desert, that isn’t tough - it slides on and off very nicely, but remains on securely.  I am 99% sure Joe gave me a long oval hat.  Am I asking for frustration if I go up to a 7 3/4?  My thought is that I can always put a bit of something in the lining if I find it too loose in spots.

: One thing on the 7 5/8 - it really doesn't fit if I go much beyond 4 weeks between haircuts.

: I'd really appreciate your thoughts.  A "professional" at a men's hat shop in Seattle once told me "tighter is better" when choosing a hat, and I am wondering if I've let this taint me.

: Cheers!

: Patterson

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