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When should I stop wearing hats in dark colors?

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There is no rule for dark colors for hats, so you can wear them all year long. Most people prefer darker colors in the colder months and lighter colors as it warms up, but there is really no hard and fast rule.

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I've got a gray cotton fabric fedora. I want to wear it with casual clothes like t-shirt, jeans, etc. When I put on a t-shirt (white, black or gray) and my jeans, it just looks awkward. What do I need to do?

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Wear black or darker jeans. This makes most outfits look less awkward, especially white.

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Can older women wear fedoras?

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Absolutely! There is no rule for how old you have to be to wear a fedora.

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Can a black fedora be worn with a dinner suit/tie?

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Well, there are more formal hats, like top hats, bowlers, and homburgs, but since they can be seen as old-fashioned, there is no problem wearing a fedora instead. All hat rules must be observed, though: You shouldn't wear it inside a building, especially if you're sitting at a table, tip it to salute people, and remove it when interacting with ladies. Never wear it inside a church, but do wear it in a synagogue.

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Can I wear a fedora all the time and make it my signature look?

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If you normally dress up/wear clothes that are nice, then go ahead. But you shouldn’t wear it when it doesn’t fit with your outfit. It looks silly.

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Can I wear a fedora to a concert?

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Yes, you can.

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Can I wear a fedora in the summer?

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Fedoras can look stylish during any season. Just be sure the fabric you choose is the right weight (lighter weights for hotter months).

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Will people call me names if I wear a fedora?

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They might. Who cares? I am an older man (early 60s) and wear my walnut brown Stetson Stratoliner fedora every day. Several of the younger (20s and 30s) men and women in the office have commented on how good it looks.

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How do I clean my felt fedora?

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It costs more than an actual felt fedora to clean one, decide if you really need to wash it or merely buy another felt fedora.

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Is there a certain way to form the shape of my fedora?

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Let your fedora shape itself naturally. Just wear it appropriately and it will naturally shape itself to fit your style. If you want to force a shape, then do it gradually and with your hands; if you force the shape too quickly, it will be angular and blocky.

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Should men wear a fedora tilted over the right eye?

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If it fits your head this way, why not? It will make you look like a 1930's gangster. Personally, I wear mine "level" and not canted, but it's your choice.

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Can I wear shorts with a fedora?

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No. A fedora only works well with a dressy outfit. Shorts and a t-shirt won't go well with a fedora.

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Would this fedora help hide facial hair, awkwardness and heaviness?

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Those aren’t things you need to hide! Fedoras are a great accessory and can help with your confidence, but the only way to be truly confident is to love yourself.

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Why do people keep giving me funny looks in the street when I wear my fedora in the UK?

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I’ve just been in the UK and I wore a fedora constantly. As a teenager people often wonder why I would wear a fedora and I tell them I enjoy wearing it and I have been told they suit me so I just owned it. When I was in the UK I got lots of funny looks and I think it is because it is not a traditional English hat, just remember to own it.

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I recently started wearing a fedora, and my friends tell me its suits me well. I'm just unsure about what to wear with it, regarding shirts and pants. Is there a teenager style that goes with a fedora?

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The 90s grunge style is really good for teens, the 80s and 90s are making a comeback recently.

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