The hat is a good value, and fine if leaving on. But if you remove it often by the brim, it loosens up a lot. This makes the brim wavy and the crown bow.... more...
Good bargain and quality
Oct 29, 2009
Jody
Ar US
For the price, this is really a nice straw Skimmer hat! The only caveat I would relate is that the brim is, I believe, 3 inches or so. It has more of a... more...
hat size?
Oct 24, 2009
Anonymous
would this hat measure a head that is 60cm around? more...
Great hat
Sep 30, 2009
Naoma Welk
South Orange Ne US
I ordered this hat for my husband for a Hollywood '40s party. At another site I had seen the same hat (but with Italian straw) for about $125... Fortunately,... more...
A great deal!
Sep 16, 2009
Kris Gucker
Daly City CA US
I ordered this hat for the Gatsby Afternoon event in Oakland, CA. Boaters usually run 40-50 dollars, so I was surprised with the quality when it arrived.... more...
The Skimmer was for many decades the man's straw hat of choice. Often associated with sailing, boating, barber shop quartets, jazz bands, and the like. The Boater was generally known as the warm weather hat.
3 3/4" Crown.
3" Brim.
1 1/2" Hatband.
Made of: 100% Natural Fiber.
Elasticized terry cloth sweatband.
Grosgrain ribbon hatband.