I have been looking for a proper hat for a LONG time. When I was 19 I had bought a Fedora from a hatter in NYC, sadly it got lost in a fire and I had never got another. I would walk into stores and try stuff on and they just didn't sit right. All the real hatters in NYC are gone 😢 at least the ones I have been able to find. I have been wanting a Panama hat to help keep me out of the sun during the summer. As a melanoma survivor this is even more important to me. While we were on a family vacation last week I found a store in Italy that sold Borsalino's and Marone's and they help me size and fit the hat. My wife and kids loved the look and I think it fit really well. I'd love your honest feedback. I will be going to England next month and am planning on visiting Locke & Co a 350yr Hat Store and am hoping to get another felt fedora or something similar. Just to reinforce what @Antonio Centeno says getting a hat that fits and the support of your family while you are wearing it makes the whole process much easier!!

It’s getting colder, a top of 9C (48F) today and only 7C (44F) on the way to take my daughter to school. We left early so we could grab a coffee to warm ourselves up. I love this Tie from OTAA, the colour is so bold and amazing. I really dont think the pictures show it enough. Grabbed the lighter Grey Coat today to match with the lighter Blue suit. I am quite happy with how this ensemble came together. Todays outfit consists of: Country Road Double Breasted Herringbone 100% Fine Wool Overcoat in Graphite M.J. Bale Ballard Suit in True Blue made from a Super 110’s Merino wool cloth Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Royal Oxford Windowpane Check Shirt in Steel Blue OTAA Bondi Navy Blue Pinstripe OTAA Shining Silver Tie Clip OTAA White Pocket Square with Sky Blue Edge OTAA Jack O’ Cups Shattuckite Skull Bracelet Monterey Black Bead Bracelet OTAA Happy Penguin Socks Ecco Vitrus Penny Loafer Brixton Brood Cap * panel design in Washed Navy and Aluminium SOTD - Mancera Red Tobacco WOTD Islander Greenport