Hey collective wisdom of the Noiseboard....

I'm seeking a brown fedora for a Rorschach costume for halloween...

I just got back from the garment district and while they did indeed have brown fedoras, they were all way too small and the ones that fit were only in black silk. I've got the raincoat and scarf, a plan on how to make the mask, i just need the hat.

Any suggestions?

I did see some fedoras at Target-really.

There was a Men's Clothier shoppe on Washington Street in Downtown Crossing that was known for having pimp suits, zuit suits and the like as well as a large selection of hats and fedoras. It was kind of an institution, so I'd imagine it's still there. It's near Washington and West Streets.

You're trying way too hard to put together a douchey Halloween costume that no one (unless you're going to a Halloween party at Dimenno's) is going to "get".

Knock it off.

Actually, Watchmen is one of the most anticipated films of '09. Huge graphic novel too. I just read it for the first time this year, but it's been pretty popular for years. At any rate, I "get it."

Hai, Dimenno!

That really hurts.

Its almost 2009....who doesnt have a decent brown fedora?

There is a hat store right in Central Square I believe. I forget exactly where but not too far from the Middle East. I am sure they have what you're looking for (if it is still around).

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i'm not trying 'too hard', i just want to know where to get a damn brown fedora

Saw a bunch when helping a buddy find a cowboy hat (for a murder mystery party) a few weeks back. They had a bunch of brown and black fedoras at Building #19 in Weymouth, and the Burlington Coat Factory in Braintree. I'd definitely check in first with your local Building #19 -- it's absolutely up their aisle (get it?)

They are now in style for women - not sure about men. I have seen them in Target (as someone mentioned earlier) in a variety of Colors.

Also Dots is advertising them - I get Emails from them. So i'm assuming any cheapo major store like Walmart and Target would have them.

If not what about the Costume/Joke Shop on Moody Street in Waltham - there used to also be one called Jokers Wild in Reading/North Reading. Thats where I got my Top Hat (And a really nice one) when I made my White Rabbit Costume.

yeah, you should be able to find an inexpensive 'costume' hat for maybe a Freddy Kruger costume & make it work...


would try the iParty's, and yeah Target, or any of the seasonal type halloween shops that pop up every year..