I bought this hat today.
It’s for Venice.
I wanted a yellow one but I found only one and it looked like a sou’wester
Not the “ look” I was going for
I was hoping for cute, middle aged gay-geek
My friend Ian suggested I looked like a child molester
Which was kind.
I asked him for another suggestion
“A fat fisherman?” Was the answer
I gave up soon after.
The hat came today,and I FaceTimed Ian again
“ How do I look now?”
He paused
“ Like Dale from the Walking Dead” he said finally
Wise move giving up! You'll look very stylish and colourful with the new shirts and green shoes. And you won't get sun-stroke. Win, win! xx
ReplyDeleteI’m waiting four the “ let yourself go” comment lol
DeleteI like it - Shall you be packing a Plain shirt John - perhaps to wear with a carefree summer scarf x
ReplyDeleteA scarf in Venice in summer??
DeleteI thought one of those flimsy ones - I like what Ro said about your new hat - She knows for sure x
DeleteA flimsy scarf? Do ou mean one of those flowery chiffon ones?
DeleteThat’s more Eleanor
Deletecan we see a photo of you in it?
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely read it as a geek hat
I’ve blown it all up too much now
DeleteWell, I will be unable to give an honest appraisal without seeing said hat upon your head.
ReplyDeleteI’ve created a monster
DeleteYes, you should model it for us! :)
ReplyDeleteBig models are all the rage
DeleteWell, I think it's a very useful choice - yellow would heighten the colour of any sunburnt face, but blue can be dressed up or down, and it's what's called a "neutral" so goes with lots of colours. Don't take any notice of the poo-poo-ers - they don't have your sartorial good taste!
ReplyDeleteYou are so wise
DeleteColin may not approve x
ReplyDelete😁😁😁😉
DeleteIf he was dead, he’d be spinning
DeleteCheers Linda x
DeleteDitch that hat the minute you find a better one!! Maybe find one on the way to or in Venice 🤷. I wouldn't even let my husband or grandad wear that😦😜😁 best wishes for a grand trip!
ReplyDeleteNow I’m torn
DeleteOff to llandudno tomorrow to look at hats
Many, many tourists wear such hats. You'll fit right in!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to look like a aging Italian professor
DeleteIf you feel good wearing it, go for it.
ReplyDeleteAnother mixed message lol oh no , now I’m not sure
DeleteThe hat is good for travelling, and you can look for a better one in Venice. One you really make"bella figura" with!
ReplyDeleteHilde in Germany
Lol right , I’m cutting it up for pan scrubs
DeleteI have a very similar one which I wear whilst swimming and mowing. Mine is a pale 'taupe' colour and now looks more like a crumpled dish cloth than a hat. Lady M recently said how much she likes it; suspicious.
ReplyDeleteWell that’s the kiss of death on it
DeleteIt's just like your second photo.
DeleteIt's definitely "holiday chic" and is this year's colour over here in Italy. It will be a hit in Venice ~ excellent choice John. Have a wonderful trip. Ro (n.w. Italy)
ReplyDeleteNow I’m confused
DeleteRo knows lol
Paddington Bear's spare hat, perhaps? Or his best hat for Sunday's? Nevertheless, you will look very spare. It's all in the angle you wear it at!
ReplyDeleteOh god an vassilating
DeleteI think it’s an excellent hat and sets just the right tone for a city break. We invested in Tilley hats many years ago and they are still going strong! (Not allowed to wear them if out with our daughter🤣). Catriona
ReplyDeleteI’ve just taken it off and it’s made my ears sore
DeleteI believe it's called a bucket hat. The Yorkshire Ripper used to wear one.
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely
DeleteI like the colour of the hat but prefer the shape of a panama.
ReplyDeleteToo classy for my green shoes don’t you think
DeleteYes. Probably wouldn't be a good match!
DeleteI like it. It's giving me festival vibes. X
ReplyDeleteLol….now I feel a festival is on my new bucket list !!!
DeleteThe blue hat looks good, not quite 'cricket nerd' but near enough, and you should always remember if you fish for compliments ... you get fishy compliments!!
ReplyDeleteI’m only worried underneath because colin is rather dapper
DeleteThen it's your duty to wear your nerdy hat and make him look even more dapper. ;-)
DeletePhotos are required.
ReplyDeleteOh I think not lol …I’m off to buy a few more clothes tomorrow
DeleteYou will look wonderful. I try for aging eccentric, and more often than not look like crazed mad scientist.
ReplyDeleteGood answer…
DeleteA fisherman's friend?
ReplyDeleteAnyone with a rod
DeleteYou will look good in it..and won't be standing there with your hat itself shouting "TOURIST"!!!
ReplyDeletePerhaps chic Eleanor can give me some ideas , she goes to Italy several times a year
DeleteYes - I think that is a great idea John - You have a quandary only Chic Eleanor can solve x
DeleteWhere will you put your specs? GG
ReplyDeleteOMG I never thought
DeleteA bucket hat to go with your bucket of coffee.
ReplyDeletePerfect !!!!!
DeleteSuitable to keep the sun off when gardening. I showed i to my teenager, the verdict was "an old git's hat"
ReplyDeleteHave you tried a Panama hat? They usually look suave.
Not on me they don’t
DeleteThe bucket hat will serve the purpose. I quite like it, ut then I have one that's white and wear it often. Still you won't be broken-hearted if you leave it on a plane or train or in a restaurant.
ReplyDeleteWhen do you depart?
Hugs!
We fly Friday …the hotel looks fabulous , like a tarts boudoir
DeleteMay there be no delays or cancellations!
DeleteHugs!
It's nice, but I think a fedora would be better for Italian travel.
ReplyDeleteWith flip flops?
DeleteI'm sure even mafiosi wear them in summer.
DeleteJust seen your update and you're MUCH better looking than Dale from WD! xx
ReplyDeleteI should hopebso he’s older than I am
DeleteOoh. You wear that in Venice and no one will suspect you're not a local. (I'm sure he meant a much younger Dale. I'll bet you look adorable.)
ReplyDeleteI never looked adorable even when I was a baby
DeleteAs long as you are happy with the new hat, that is all that matters. Dale's hat looks nothing like your hat.
ReplyDeleteIan was using dramatic licence lol
DeleteHa! OK, the Dale comparison IS pretty funny.
ReplyDeleteI'm saying nothing!
ReplyDeleteIt’s in the bin
DeleteOh No, go get it out of that bin immediately !! I like it
DeleteLee don’t worry, like the post , I’m just playing xxx
DeleteI would go for the Panama and cravat look, if you spill food on your clothing , people won’t notice the spill only the suave bearded face hat and cravat . The MI 5 look ! That will attract intrigued blokes
DeleteTartan cap, the more garish the better. Foreigners like it (Gawd knows why).
ReplyDeleteAnd kilt?
DeleteNow that would just be silly. I am a Scot and I have never worn a kilt, and never will, nor a tartan cap actually, but I did manage a tartan tie at my daughter's wedding when she had initially wanted the full Highland Dress. One has to compromise sometimes...
DeleteYou're much to lively a character to be a walking dead.
ReplyDeleteThat hat reminds me of John McEnroe’s fathers hat - except I think his was white
ReplyDeleteWhen in Italy, do as Marcello does—here wearing a straw hat in “ I Remember “—you will look elegant and stay cool—and it will look fun with your green espadrilles:
ReplyDeletehttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcello_Mastroianni:_I_Remember
Good idea
DeleteIt is essental along the Colorado River, in Arizona, U.S.A. Even though it is but June, it is starting to make it another 122 degree summer. We like to call it a Dry Heat. It will at least, get you a good tan.
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