Bailey Briar Hat

Comments about Bailey Briar Hat:

This was a pleasant surprise. It has turned out to be one of my favorite fedoras! First of all, I got it in woodland mix, which is a wonderful mixture of deep greens with all kinds of speckling mixed in, from black speckles to white speckles. The overall effect is a dark greenish color that could easily pass for brown in dim lighting, which means that it goes great with a lot of different outfits, from my nice dark brown suit to a blue and red checkered sport shirt that I'd been struggling to match with a hat. (There was one big white speckle on the front brim that I did not like--it looked like there was a piece of lint there--but I took care of that by dabbing it with a black permanent marker, turning it from a white speckle to a black speckle, and I can't even find it now.) The hat is also extremely well made. You can flip the brim up or down in both the front and the back, and it feels very sturdy. It does not give off a 1920s or 30s vibe like the Bailey Curtis. I cannot associate the overall shape of the hat to any historical era. My only word of caution is this. I ordered the hat in small, because my head measures 55 cm. Unlike all the other hats from Bailey's I own, which are also small, this one feels a little tight.

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It was a perfect fit and is just the look I wanted, sort of a cross between fedora and cowboy hat. My only complaint (and it's not that much a complaint) is that I ordered the kangaroo color but the color of the hat that arrived looks nothing like the example photo. The photo appears to be more of a tan or khaki color, but the hat is more of an olive green/brown. I contacted the company and they quickly responded and assured me that I got the right hat. They said I could return it if I liked, but I'm keeping it. This color will hide stains better anyway. So, good customer service too. This is the second hat I've bought from Delmonico and I'll continue to give them my business.

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I use this hat for everyday wear, which means sometimes I am dressed in a suit, while at other times I am dressed in jeans and casual shirt. What is great about it? Handsome looking and feels like quality. Not so great? It has somewhat of a safari/jungle/Indiana Jones look ... I am having difficulty ironing it into a shape that looks more like a general, casual fedora.

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Previously, when I wanted a nice hat I got a Dobbs, this is my first Bailey. It is a nice serious hat, even though it lacks a satin liner, and the hat box costs extra. I was afraid I would get an "imitation" hat. I didn't this is a real hat. It was a tad large, but a bit of reducing tape inside the sweatband resulted in a nice snug fit. The tape is free from DelMonico.

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Good looking well made hat that can be worn for any occasion . I purchased it to be a every day hat and it will work out perfect.

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I wear this hat when proper attire is required for the occasion. The hat is my crown which makes me feel the complete gentleman

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Very happy with this hat. Very well made. I've been wearing it for 3 months and I have no complaints.

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Bought for my husband for Christmas. He loves it. Fits perfect.