Nonk
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I have just taken delivery of a Christy's bowler (wool felt, not fur) from ebay and sadly, despite ordering my normal hat size, it is just too snug for comfort. (This from a quick try on before I left the flat this morning)
Now this is where the sage advice of Style Forum members comes in handy.
I am only used to wearing soft hats these days, caps or maybe a trilby at best, so of course a stiff hat such as a bowler will feel differently, but I am not prepared to sacrifice my head in the name of style.
It was a bargain, and so it may not be possible to exchange it for the next size up. If not, what do you recommend?
I have seen hat stretching devices on ebay, are they worth a go?
What about just giving it a damned good steam, plonking it on and letting it stretch/mold to my head?
Now this is where the sage advice of Style Forum members comes in handy.
I am only used to wearing soft hats these days, caps or maybe a trilby at best, so of course a stiff hat such as a bowler will feel differently, but I am not prepared to sacrifice my head in the name of style.
It was a bargain, and so it may not be possible to exchange it for the next size up. If not, what do you recommend?
I have seen hat stretching devices on ebay, are they worth a go?
What about just giving it a damned good steam, plonking it on and letting it stretch/mold to my head?