i need some help guys. i like the way ivy caps look, but my wife says she don't think the way i dress is right for those caps. i'm a blues jeans and plain t shirt guy. is their an ivy cap out their for me?View attachment 80393
is an ivy cap right for me?
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i wear one with jeans and a sportcoat, and i generally don't have any naysayers... there was a patchwork on the BST recently, out of my range but would probably work fine with nearly anything. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=122849&highlight=patchwork
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i don't know about ones bud that multi colored one is way out there for me. i'd rather go with a plain one, preferably made out of cotton.
My wife doesn't think it looks bad on you.
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that's cool dude, i don't how you did that, but that's pretty cool.
I think a flat cap, as we call them in Britain, goes with almost any outfit. Over here they are a classless head gear, worn by anyone and everyone from blue collar workers to the Royals. I have several, being follically challenged and I never go out without one in my pocket, unless I'm wearing one of my fedoras or trilbys.
Go for it.
Gareth
Go for it.
Gareth
Had to post this. Is that a mustard stain on the collar of your shirt?
Nice work Skklog. And Mike, you can pull that off. You have the right face shape/build for an Ivy cap.
I like leather Ivy Caps
Nooooooooooo!
Seriously though, I've just started wearing one for a little warmth during the winter and it took a bit of adjusting to - not because it didn't look ok, but because folks weren't used to seeing me in a hat.
I prefer a more modern style along the lines of what Kangol puts out - just a little sleeker and less old man like (at least to me). Also, the pattern you pick makes a huge difference - a solid or more subtle pattern is also a little easier to pull off/contemporary to me.
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thanks for the help guys.
Awesome cap. You should wear it. It looks great and caps are super functional.
I never go outside with out a hat. I have about 8 to 10 ivy caps myself!
Also take a look at more fuller newsboy caps, but you're a skinny fella so I would suggest ivy/driving cap.
two good sites with lots of options, many made in ireland/italy are:
http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/category/mens-ivy-driving-caps.html
http://www.getahaton.com/Ivy_Caps_Newsboy_Caps_and_Scally_Caps_s/99.htm
Then there is the Donnegal style direct from ireland (more flat, streamlined tops)
http://www.hannahats.com/caps-page.html
Any style will go well with jeans t-shirt, and I would suggest making sure hat color will not clash with your main jacket, ie apparently brown hats and grey jackets are not the best fit.
two good sites with lots of options, many made in ireland/italy are:
http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/category/mens-ivy-driving-caps.html
http://www.getahaton.com/Ivy_Caps_Newsboy_Caps_and_Scally_Caps_s/99.htm
Then there is the Donnegal style direct from ireland (more flat, streamlined tops)
http://www.hannahats.com/caps-page.html
Any style will go well with jeans t-shirt, and I would suggest making sure hat color will not clash with your main jacket, ie apparently brown hats and grey jackets are not the best fit.
Being bald, I have to keep my noggin warm...so I went with ivy caps and ascots...very comfortable and stylish. You can pick one up for under $20 and give it a try...I think you will enjoy wearing them. Check out villagehatshop.com
I've got one of these Barbour caps that looks really nice. I wore it over Christmas, it matches well with khakis or jeans, and looks really smashing with my Barbour jacket.
