Many of our Bailey Hats are in stock - we will let you know at the time of order whether we will be able to send your hat via our normal shipping times, depending on the shipping method, or whether we will need to build a new hat from scratch, which takes longer. Not all hat companies size their hats the same - if you know your Bailey Hat Size, please note it when you order; otherwise you can put your head measurement and we will send you the right size hat. 
Here are some general tips about cowboy hats from Cowboy Outfitters and the Bailey Hat Company: 1. When putting on or taking off your hat, always handle the hat with four fingers on the front and back of the brim just next to the crown. This process will help keep the crown clean and the shape neat and crisp as it was when new. 2. Make sure your hands are clean when donning or doffing, especially with the lighter colors such as Silver Belly or Silver Sand. When you wash you hands, you wash off not only dirt and grease, but also oils that are found naturally on the skin. 3. When not on your head, your hat should be placed upside down on the crown. This step is vital to aid in keeping the brim shape and set as it was when originally steamed and shaped for you. 4. When your felt hat gets dusty and needs a good freshening, you can simply dust it off using a hat brush, small plastic sponge or whisk broom. Use caution when utilizing a whisk broom. 5. A Bailey Hat should never be bothered by rain or snow, except in some cases of acid rain. A rain hat cover can prevent the hat from getting wet, however a good fur felt hat gets better and gains character with age. 6. If liquid -- such as a soda water or alcoholic beverage -- gets onto your felt hat, the best prescription is to rinse it under a cool water faucet. Run the water in a light stream over the affected area while rubbing gently with the tip of your index finger. This should only take a minute. Remember, this step is to be done before the stains are dry. When finished with this step, let the hat dry naturally -- do not use a heat source, such as a hair dryer, which can cause shrinkage. 7. Keeping a Bailey Hat dust-free will extend its life. Dust and dirt can settle into the tiny crevices of the crown and brim and rub against the felt fibers. It definitely shortens the life of a good hat to let dust work its way into the hat. 8. Technically, your cowboy hat should be worn sort of level on your head and about 1/2" above your ears. However, we recommend wearing your hat however you wish. 9. The hat should fit snugly around your head but not so that it hurts of gives you a headache. 10. A Gentleman should always remove his hat indoors when a secure place is provided to hang or leave it (and always remove his hat in an elevator when a lady is present). He should tip his hat to a lady when greeting or passing her; if being introduced for the first time, the gentleman should remove his hat completely. A gentleman should always take his hat off in a restaurant unless there is no table service or a proper place to hang or check the hat has not been provided. 11. Old superstition calls for never putting your hat on the bed. Whether you abide by this is up to you - do you feel luck? 12. Please enjoy your hat and let us know if there is anything we can do to make your hat-wearing experience more enjoyable. |
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