need to buy panama hat

[njbchbum]

is there a store in the villages or the general area where my husband can go to purchase a dress panama hat? we're going to a beach wedding and he has the shirt, slax and sandals - but he's missing the hat!

[told him he will be wearing the same outfit for halloween this year!]

[SALYBOW]

I would look at the Golf courses and maybe try Bealls outlet. They have womens hats.

[njbchbum]

thanx, sally. been to bealls and outlet; been to belk - nothing - closest was more the casual construction than a true men's hat. never thought of the pro shops - will call some tomorrow!

[raynan]

I seem to remember that Banner Mercantile in Lake Sumter Landing had them.

[skyguy79]

I don't know if you have enought time, but have you considered shopping online? Check this page out: LINK (http://www.google.com/search?q=dress+panama+hat&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=&oe=#q=dress+panama+hat&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=mcJ-TaeiG7KF0QH3haXvCA&ved=0CEYQrQQ&biw=1259&bih=516&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=4bc4d96e154bbdb2)

[Pookirgirl]

NJBeachbum.....going back to Jersey any time soon? There is a Tommy Bahama store in AC that would probably have them too.

[Freeda]

My husband got one at Havana CC a few months ago; I would check there and other country clubs, as suggested above.

[2newyorkers]

Try the Marion Flea market.

[KayakerNC]

While you can check the CC's and search online, I would prefer to go direct to the source.:thumbup:http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQD43oSNJGidd83r-pk9c-_lomQIGLYVBUOhXbzFgjA_moNRMqNpghttp://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ7jz4VAGLt7clUoYc7vq5OEGqHIJ870 lwL1z6dEkqM3JgiRCS34A

[BogeyBoy]

If you go to the source you'll be heading to Ecuador. I got one there that rolls up and fits in a neat box.

[KayakerNC]

Why Is a Hat from Ecuador Called a “Panama” Hat? :read:

http://www.brentblack.com/pages/history.html#whyIsAHatFromEcuadorCalledAPanamaHat

[scroll]

That is correct, Equador made the first Panama hats.

[ajakk]

Try Sunbody hats online, great selection. http://www.sunbody.com/

[dfn8tly]

I bought mine at Tommy Bahama at the Millenium Mall in Orlando. It's also correct that all true Panama Hats are made in Ecuador. Hats are coming very much back in fashion. I love mine!