Headgear in Paris?
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Headgear in Paris?
If you can stand one more fashion question... Husband and I will be in Paris the second half of July. As he is very fair and --ahem-- scant of hair, he needs to wear a hat outdoors. He knows better than to take a baseball type cap, but what type of hat would be appropriate? A straw Panama? A fabric Tilley? <BR> <BR>Thanks for any advice. I've learned so much on this board! <BR> <BR>Carmen
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Miles, go away. Far away. It was a legitimate question. So why can't you give a legitimate answer? Or do you get your jollies by jabbing people. <BR> <BR>Carmen, I don't know. I wore a baseball type cap, and of course I stuck out as an American. So what. I do that any way. My walk, clothes, even shoes make my national identify obvious before I open my mouth. <BR> <BR>My general observation was that the locals wore little in the way of hats or caps. (I think Germans must have frost proof ears, because I was in Germany once and my ears were so cold they were hurting. Even in the sleet, I saw German males walking about with no covering on their heads.)
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My dad was fair and hirsutely-challenged; he always wore a CLOTH cap or hat. Most straw hats aren't a tight enough weave to protect the skin; if you can find one with a cotton lining, it'll work. Fedoras are coming into fashion; if you can find a straw version (it'll cost you a chunkachange to get a good one), hubby will be in the fashion forefront. <BR> <BR>A sunscreen with a high SPF is extra protection.
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My husband usually wears a cloth cap while travelling. Easy to pack and if he takes it off, he can slid it in his pocket. He has a bright green one that I like, not so much for the color but while wearing that cap I can always spot him in a crowd. More subtle than a leash.
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I'm with Miles. I say, wear what you like, what is most comfortable, and what makes you feel good about yourself. I would never tell my husband what he should or should not wear, nor he me. We're all different, that's what makes the world so very interesting and fun!
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Elvira,You are so funny!! Hirustely challenged, I am going to use it from now on!! <BR>Those cloth caps are what I was talking about , Suncsreen works wonders too and it's not as hot. Take this from someone who pays 3 dermatolgists fees every year to have head checks on hubby's pate!. <BR>Only problem was 1 day david yelled this sunscreen STINKS, he was using my NAIR on his head. never saw a man get into the shower that quickly before or since!!
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Dearest Carmen - <BR>As a 45 year old man without hair on over 85% of my head for the past 5 years, I have found a turban to be the best headpiece for traveling. Turbans are easily packed in luggage, rarely wrinkle, and allow for a variety of styles, suitable for various events. For more formal attire, a broad swoosh with waterfall knot is my favorite! <BR> <BR>Best regards, <BR>Mr. C. Miranda <BR>Biloxi, Mississippi