I'm Bringing Hats Back
by mswen - October 29, 2008
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Seriously. Let's do it, ladies.
Then...
Remember the days when a lady wasn’t properly dressed without a hat? Neither do I. But I’ve seen photographs. And they all looked lovely and pulled together and oh-so-elegant.
Where to SHOP
No need to go to a milliner for a lid (though if you’re in the market for something special, do go to one); most mainstream shops offer hats for all seasons. Look for felt or wool during the fall and winter; straw and cotton during the spring and summer.
Anthropologie
300 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Looking for casual, everyday hats with a very feminine twist? Anthropologie has ’em.
Looking for casual, everyday hats with a very feminine twist? Anthropologie has ’em.
Coach
100 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116
You’l look like wearing hats was part of your (excellent) breeding when you sport a chapeau from Coach.
You’l look like wearing hats was part of your (excellent) breeding when you sport a chapeau from Coach.
Terry Graziano makes hats that bullet you back to the days of pencil skirts and teetery-tall heels. But even better.
At only $34, the Diamond Top Feather Fedora at Urban Outfitters is super-cool and everyday wearable.
Urban Outfitters
361 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
Urbans has a fabulous, excellent selection of stylish, reasonably-priced hats. Definitely a must-visit for the hipster in all of us.
Urbans has a fabulous, excellent selection of stylish, reasonably-priced hats. Definitely a must-visit for the hipster in all of us.
Head Games Inc
95 Union St, Newton, MA 02459
For a true hat shop experience, head here to shop for top designer hats.
For a true hat shop experience, head here to shop for top designer hats.
Barney's New York
100 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116
For the ultra-chic, head to Barneys for cutting-edge hat style.
For the ultra-chic, head to Barneys for cutting-edge hat style.
Sometimes, you just want to hide behind a big, floppy hat. This cotton sunhat, handmade by Sookie, will fit the bill.
Now...
No longer de rigueur, hats are only seen on the heads of anyone willing to take a bit of a style risk. And, when done right, the look is fabulous, not frumpy. Of-the-moment hats are menswear-inspired; and paired with feminine frocks, it’s the coolest look going.
Need to measure your hat size?
While the hats available at mainstream stores usually come in sizes small, medium, and large, if you’re splurging on a more expensive hat, you’ll need to know your hat size. Hat sizes are determined by measuring the circumference of your head about 1/2 inch above the ears and dividing by pi. (You know what pi is, right? Of course you do*.)
Need an excuse to wear a really fab hat? Here are two.
Sure, you can ease into hat-wearing with a cute knit cap in the cold weather or a lightweight cotton sunhat in the summer. But what if you long to wear something bolder, something non-weather dependent, and need a special event to make you brave enough to do so?
Well, ladies, book your plane tickets to one of these two shin-digs and you’ll be practically forced to don some fabulous headwear.
The Royal Ascot
Since 1711, the Royal Ascot has been circled on the calendars of British high society. The attendees of this thoroughbred horse race must adhere to a strict, formal dress code — which, of course, means hats for both the ladies and gents. And the crazier, the better.
The Kentucky Derby
Replace the endless flow of champagne with Mint Juleps and you’ve got the Kentucky Derby, the American version of the Royal Ascot. And while the dress code isn’t as strict, it’s an unspoken rule that the ladies who attend wear gorgeous outfits topped with beautiful hats.
Not quite ready for a hat?
Oh, that is so OK. Because these beauties are just as wickedly wonderful to top that pretty little head of yours.
Your head will spin as you scroll through the pages of these colorful, fun, and uniquely pretty head pieces.
Myra Callan is the brainchild behind Twigs & Honey, a shop that creates one-of-a-kind headpieces for both super-chic brides and fashionistas alike.
Storing your lids
If you do buy a hat (or five), protect that investment by storing them properly. And by “properly”, I don’t mean throwing them on the floor and covering them with sweatshirts and shoes.
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I am SO into the feather hair clips. I have like, 16. Well done, lady.
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My blurry eyes…I first read this as “I’m Bringing Hate Back”
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