Short and sweet, it’s the end of the week:
I own a fair few hats. My favourite is my bowler hat; however, I have a dilemma. If anyone can solve a bowler hat-related problem, I’m sure it is you. I want to wear the bowler out, but I have no idea what other clothes match the hat. A suit is far too formal, cardigans are not my style and I’m lost as how to fit the bowler into a casual outfit. Please give me your advice.
Luke, Melbourne VIC
As I’m sure, you’re all-too-aware that hat wearing is a dying art. Now only reserved for all things equestrian, there are two types of people who wear hats at other times: those who wish to make statement; and those who always have – think old gentlemen. To keep it young and edgy, try wearing a bowler hat with a t-shirt, skinny jeans, suspenders and high-tops. Both the suspenders and the hat will add a quirky old-world British charm and the high-tops will keep the look street and fresh. A word of warning, though: unless you want to find yourself strapped to a chair with your eyes pried open in a Ludovico technique experiment; leave the codpiece, combat boots and cane behind.
I have been feeling rather rough this week – more so than would normally be a result of my late-night mud wrestling escapades. I have now come down with a nasty case of the sniffles and given the current outbreak of swine flu, I am wondering what I should do.
Miss Piggy, Chinatown NSW
Well, these are trying times and everyone is freaking out about ham AIDS (that’s what I am calling it and I am sticking to it!) – media sensationalism, people supposedly dropping dead and now Hermès have gone and made it chic. Consult your physician, load yourself up with pharmaceuticals and if you’re not dead – bonus! Though, by the sounds of it you’re quite happy rolling around in mud and I would dare say that you sound like a super-Babe. Something to be proud of? Nine out of ten present at a buck’s party would agree.
Which way to the train station, sir?
Bob, Melbourne VIC
Advance token to the nearest railroad and pay owner twice the rental to which he/she is otherwise entitled. Go on, cough up; your Agony Uncle needs new shoes.
Published on 10 July 2009 by Agony Uncle