To think that men that wear panama hats are twats?

[oilis]

Disclaimer. 70+ are acceptable as it’s much more their era.

Otherwise, every man that I’ve met that’s been say 30-40 who wore one, has been a twat. Usually arrogant, think they’re a bit posh, above everyone else. It’s such a look at me piece. Often they’re worn by people who are odd too, thinking they’re “classy”.

AIBU to loathe these things. I see them and cringe.

Why does it bother you what someone else wears?

Very practical in this weather.

Any man if he's losing his hair needs to be careful about sunburn on top. A Panama is fairly lightweight, breathable and rolls up to go in your luggage. What would you prefer?

The man from Del Monte thinks you are very unreasonable

Yabu and a twat

Yabu

Yabu

I was about to go on a massive 6 page rant about how Ricard O'Brien wears one and he's brilliant...

But you said 70+ is fine so I won't

Yes you are being unreasonable.

I’m sure you only wear clothes that have 100% global approval. 🤨

The only reliable indicator me I’ve found of identifying twats are personalised number plates and pinkie rings. I used to include red trousers on my list but I know at least 2 men tha wear red trousers that aren’t twats. Deck shoes are fairly reliable. I’ve not assessed Panama hats yet but I will from now on.

Yes YABU.

What would you suggest a bald man wears in this weather to protect his head? Maybe a lightweight, breathable yet protective hat? Like a Panama?

I was about to go on a massive 6 page rant about how the 5th Doctor wears one and he's brilliant...

But you said 70+ is fine so I won't

Kind of extreme feelings about a hat

Yabu. I wish hats would come back with full force! In all their forms and glory. More power to them I say- keep hats to the over 70s and they'll be completely gone within 30 years!

DH wears a panama and looks great in it

I was about to go on a massive 6 page rant about how Albert Finney wears one and he's brilliant...

But you said 70+ is fine so I won't

I was about to go on a massive 6 page rant about how Bob Hoskins wores one and he's brilliant...

But you said 70+ is fine so I won't

I was about to go on a massive 6 page rant about how Sylvester Mccoy wears one and he's brilliant...

But you said 70+ is fine so I won't

I'm done.

oilis

So what is your preference?
What should they be wearing?

My late dad wore one and he was utterly lovely. He died at 62 so not in your 'allowable' age bracket

Snort @ CaptainKirk

Yabu. Dh is 30s. Not posh. I bought him one. Looks great.

I was about to go on a massive 6 page rant about how DownAtFraggleRock's Dad wore one and he's brilliant...