Colonel Pierce vs Willie R

Battle of our Core Styles!

Colonel Pierce vs Willie R

Next up we have Colonel Pierce vs Willie R. I chose these two pals to battle because they both give off a western feel. The cattleman crown of Willie R is classic cowboy imagery, while the pencil curl detail of Colonel Pierce gives a similar nod.

The main objective here is to demonstrate three different outfits and style both hats with each. One of the most often asked question in the shops is "but how will I wear this hat?" And we're here to show you a) just how versatile these hats can be and b) that the entire vibe of the outfit changes by swapping out the hat style.

Look One: A chunky jewel-toned sweater with washed black denim, and a snakeskin ankle boot. I tried Colonel Pierce first, and I initially really loved the brim width mimicking the off-the-shoulder neckline cut of the sweater - it creates a parallel line image which I think looks really nice. Next I tried Willie R, and I really liked how toned down the entire outfit felt. The patterned boots, mixed with the texture of the sweater were the main show-stoppers of the outfit, so Willie R toned it all down in a really nice way. I choose Willie R for this look!

Look Two: Next up I paired a navy striped button-down shirt with dark kick flare jeans, and an oversized indigo denim jacket. I love the layered look to this outfit, and the nods to shades of blue. First up was Colonel Pierce, I instantly gravitated towards how oversized it made the outfit feel. With all the layering of clothing, the brim width really made sense with this look. Not to mention, I had accessorized Colonel with an indigo ribbon which really pulled the entire look together! Willie R also looked really good, definitely took it to more of a Western vibe, which I enjoyed. If I had to choose, I choose Colonel Pierce for this one.

Look Three: A simple turtleneck and wide-leg jeans for the last outfit. This one is tricky because both hats are shades of brown and compliment the camel-colored top really effortlessly. This choice comes down to the vibe of the outfit: Colonel Pierce gives more statement, and Willie R gives more minimal. Because the outfit is simple, I like how Colonel Pierce's wide brim balances out the wide leg of the jeans, especially with flat shoes on and minimal accessories. I think I have to go Colonel on this one!

MORE STORIES from the blog

Get Out with Goorin: New Mexico, USA

Bring Your Goorin With You

What Does 'Living a Life of Leisure' Mean To You?

We asked our Goorin employees for their fresh takes

Sneaker Feature

with Tony G 

From The Design Team: Life Of Leisure

presents the SKINNY DIPPIN 2 Capsule

Farm Fit of the Day Roundup IV

Our fav Farm Truckers styled by YOU

Fedoras on You III

#itsagoorin

Farm Fit of the Day Roundup III

Our fav Farm Truckers styled by YOU

Inside the Crown: June Episode: Who Wants To Be A Milliner?

 A new corner of the Goorin-Verse with your hosts, Sarah and Alex!

Elevated Casual: Blurring the Lines in Fashion

sneakers and .... wide brim fedoras?!

Fedoras on You II

#itsagoorin

The Farm Presents: Mesh Capsule

available on 6.19.22

Fashion Focus: Mesh

a history of mesh in the fashion world

Dads' Got Style

Dads can be cool too

Fedoras on You

#itsagoorin

Inside the Crown: with @mrnycsubway

Our stylist team does a deep dive on a new corner of the Goorin-Verse

SS22 Spotify Playlist

We're back with more spring and summer inspired tunes for your every day

#HatWallWednesday Vol.16

an interview series with our Goorin collectors

Summer Nights: Escape the Escape

Escape from Everything. Escape the Escape.  The latest capsule from Goorin Bros. Avoid the average.

#HatWallWednesday Vol.15

an interview series with our Goorin collectors

Live a Life of Leisure with Straw

Fresh new arrivals just in time for the season

Inside the Crown: SS22 Preview & Favorites

Our stylist team does a deep dive on a new corner of the Goorin-Verse

#HatWallWednesday Stories Vol.14

an interview series with our Goorin collectors

Why We Love: El Arpa

A Goorin Bros. X Hampui collaboration

Refreshing Straws for Spring

for longer days and lighter hats

#HatWallWednesday Stories Vol.13

an interview series with our Goorin collectors

The Farm presents: Updog Capsule

A collection dedicated to man's best friend. Did your breed make the cut?

Inside The Crown: Block No.25 Episode

Our stylist team does a deep dive on a new corner of the Goorin-Verse

#HatWallWednesday Stories Vol.12

Since we interact with so many hat-lovers on our social media channels, Nicky (our social media and community...

Farm Truckers: Seasonal Colors

Explore our latest seasonal color releases of your favorite truckers

#HatWallWednesday Stories Vol.11

an interview series with Goorin collectors

Mr. Gilly x Goorin Bros.

Introducing a collaboration project for the BOLD: "Do It With Style"

#HatWallWednesday Stories Vol.10

an interview series with Goorin collectors

SXSW - from our SoCo store

LIVE MUSIC at our Austin shop on South Congress

What We're Rocking to SXSW

what hats we're wearing, and what tunes we're listening to

#BVFW Recap

Bovtiqve Fashion Week Vol. IV in Las Vegas February 2022

#HatWallWednesday Stories Vol.9

an interview series with Goorin collectors

International Women's Day 2022

celebrating the contributions of women today and every day

La Maceta: An El Sol Edition

available 03.06.22

Off The Wall: What To Do When Visiting a Hat Shop

Alex, of our virtual Styling team, is back with advice about how to approach your first hat shop visit

#HatWallWednesday Stories Vol.8

an interview series with Goorin collectors

#HatWallWednesday Stories Vol.7

an interview series with Goorin collectors

#HatWallWednesday Stories Vol.6

an interview series with Goorin collectors

Hats in Love

Hat-lovers unite this Valentine's Day

Inside The Crown: Farm Lifestyle Products

Our stylist team hosts FARM designer !Michael

Black Fashion Icons

legends of style