Comments on: Summer headgear: the straw fedora

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:03:57 +0000

Question about straw fedoras!

I have one, bought it last spring from UO. It’s adorable, but it came a little smooshed (and to me, fedoras are partly about their sleek, smooth lines) and I can’t figure out how to unwrinkle it. Any suggestions/recommendations?

By: Karin

Karin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:59:12 +0000

I like the fedoras. I love hats, and admire them on almost anyone, but like Angie said, with my own super shorty hair, I myself just look awkward and not so good in them. I’ll be seeking other sources of shade for my face this summer!

By: Kari

Kari — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:48:17 +0000

I think the fedoras are adorable, but not really my style. I picked up one of Urban Outfitters’ straw cloche hats a couple weeks ago & have been wearing it outside on sunny days. I’m still experimenting with how to wear it so that it doesn’t look too fussy or costume-like. I’ve received a lot of compliments on it, but I haven’t seen *anyone* else wearing hats so far.

By: Mellllls

Mellllls — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:58:48 +0000

i want one for keeping the sun off my face

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:38:29 +0000

Great! I’m glad that there are takers for the fab fedora look.

Adrienne, thanks for chiming in. Your expert suggestions are much appreciated.

Imogen, you’re absolutely right about the brim of a fedora being shallow which is why this might not work in an Australian Summer unless you’re in the shade. This is a great hat for a Western and Northern European or American Summer, where the sun is less harsh and certainly not as sunny if that makes sense. In Winter in this neck of the woods, we need very warm woolly hats. Nothing straw will work unless you live in Florida or Hawaii.

By: Brianna

Brianna — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:03:40 +0000

Interesting! I just bought a big floppy straw hat at Zellers. I’m not sure how I feel about it with my short hair but I do need it for the beach, if nothing else. If I see a fedora I’ll try it on, just out of curiousity!

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:03:30 +0000

I am a milliner and agree hats can look super. Some suggestions for the forum members. Its all about fit. Factory hats come in one size, so before you reject the look make sure you have a good fit. Measure your head around above your ears. Typically factory hats are sized at 22inches. A better made hat is also blocked to fit an oval shaped head. Factory made hats are blocked round. Short hair can wear a hat as long as there are sideburns and hair in the nape showing. Putting the money into a better quality hat will pay off in the long run. Hand made hats have the trims sewn on, making it easier to change them. Cheaper hats glue them on. I am trying to convince the forum members to keep wearing hats but be better consumers.. It will pay off in the long run and keep us looking fab.

By: Maya

Maya — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:18:30 +0000

Definitely agree about the hair thing. As you (and others) had observed, I was definitely a hat person when I had long hair, but not I’m not sure I pull the look off as well now. My floppy winter hat definitely didn’t look as good. For summer, I was thinking of trying something more along the lines of a straw cloche, which, combined with my bob, would hopefully make for a sweet 1920’s look. As usual though, I have a hard time with more “structured” hats. They are usually too big. This is why I stick to floppier, unstructured hats.

By: Imogen

Imogen — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:03:27 +0000

Problem with the Fedora as a summer hat is that the brim is not really wide enough to offer good protection from the sun, and often with a straw version the weave is not dense enough so too much sun is let through.

This gives people the feeling that they’re protected, but in fact are not.

It’s a better winter than summer hat.

By: Ritika

Ritika — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:28:50 +0000

I like how hair can soften the look of a hat and make it a more feminine look. However, I find hats to be fussy because I am left with hat hair. I don’t know how to combat it unless I keep the hat on all day, because otherwise my hair is flat on top and voluminous on the bottom. Ick!