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Do men wear hats in Colombia? In South Beach, I got used to wearing straw cowboy hats or straw brim hats. I was just wondering - would it look out of place?

By Flynn27 on Jul 9, 2007, 11:54 in Friendly Talkzone. AddThis Social Bookmark Button


Cockney Colombian says on Jul 9, 2007, 11:57:

Depends which part you're going to I suppose. I've see guys wearing straw hats in the little towns and villages but not in Bogota.

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Flynn27 says on Jul 9, 2007, 11:59:

I'm going to Medellin.

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marchus says on Jul 9, 2007, 12:03:

Not in Bogota, it will look strange.. people will make fun of you. jajajaj. But if you are in the coast or coffe area it will look normal I think.. Anyway if you want to wear it don´t worry about what others say.

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miamimike says on Jul 9, 2007, 12:16:

Here in Miami everyone wears a Ball cap--haven't seen too many wearing Cowboy Hats, that would mark you as a Tourist. Lots of folks (men and women) wear straw hats or a large cloth hat to protect themselves from theSun and skin cancer. Latinas especially use those big hats so they won't Tan. In Colombia my Firends all the time get on me for wearing my Bll Caps, carrying my small back backpack with raingear and umbrella. Can't be prepared or on time in Bogota-it sends the wrong signal. LOL

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Flynn27 says on Jul 9, 2007, 12:17:

Marchus - beautiful hat, but what's under your hat is even more beautiful. Gracias Hermosa!

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jul 9, 2007, 12:18:

my husband wear either his a costeno or a llanero cowboy type of hat when In Villavo, but in Bogota he doesn't

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Flynn27 says on Jul 9, 2007, 12:18:

Miamimike - Miami and South Beach are two different worlds. I was a "local" for a couple of years -and anything goes on the Beach.

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Leeroy says on Jul 9, 2007, 12:19:

I sometimes wear a woolly hat in Bogota when it's cold at night. Although I haven't been made aware of anyone making fun of me, it doesn't matter really if they do. At least I don't have a cold head.

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miamimike says on Jul 9, 2007, 12:19:

IShould read, my friends all the time get on me for wearing my ball caps,,,

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jul 9, 2007, 12:27:

I hate men wearing ball caps!

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miamimike says on Jul 9, 2007, 16:37:

Kat--You hurt my feelings! Boo Hoo Hoo ! You mean to say you wouldn't talk to me if I had my Favorite "Going To Bogota" Party Ball Cap on:

http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/hatstore/prods/bh100.html

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miamimike says on Jul 9, 2007, 16:39:

Kat, Have over forty in my collection on a Big Rack(mounted on the wall) to hang them on as soon as Open my Condo Door.

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miamimike says on Jul 9, 2007, 16:48:

Kat-if I want to let those Colombians know where I'm from, this Ball Cap always elicits a Good Response: http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/hatstore/prods/1792-rwb.html

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jul 10, 2007, 05:53:

miamimike ball caps are a real turn off for me.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 10, 2007, 08:34:

ball caps are for men and women who are bald.....=)

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fugdis says on Jul 10, 2007, 10:18:

Some of the old geezers here in Cali wear those cowboy straw hats.

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miamimike says on Jul 10, 2007, 11:12:

Kat--My Ball Cap rack is my Treasure like a Woman's Shoe, Jewelry or Purse/pocketbook Collection! And the Rack is mounted right by the Door for all to see!

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jul 10, 2007, 11:20:

uhm as long as they stay on the wall that is fine by me :))))

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 10, 2007, 11:38:

damn, fugdis, that icon is hilarious.......its how i picture my exwife now!! jajjajaja..she needs a hat....a concrete one!!!!

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Frank Rizzo says on Jul 10, 2007, 16:58:

Ball caps are also for ball players that sign deals for huge money.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 10, 2007, 18:01:

that and the jewelry for the baseball players while they play....=)

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microllo says on Jul 11, 2007, 00:18:

i gotta agree with kat1 i hate ball caps i only wear straw brim hats or my sombrero vueltiao or panama hats and on occasions i wear a black fedora baseball caps are gay lol.

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jul 11, 2007, 10:13:

jajajaj microllo

baseball players are ok, they need it it's part of the uniform, but for everyday i will hate it....
people looks like chavs ewwwwwww and it doesn't suit to every face

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jul 11, 2007, 10:13:

although i don't mind teenagers wearing them.

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Frank Rizzo says on Jul 11, 2007, 10:40:

I love a hot calena wearing a ball cap....out at the pool....ummmmmmmm... actually, 2 calena's at the pool wearing ball caps are even better........god it's great to be a man in Colombia!!!!!!!!

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 11, 2007, 23:32:

Oh, i dont know....i have always been partial to mexican sombreros......

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