sun hats

I'm considering purchasing a wicker sunhat with a wide-ish brim and a ribbon around the crown, sort of a homage to Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's (the hat she pops on with her sunglasses and LBD) and the one Grace Kelly wears to the beach in to Catch a Thief, plus a shot of Vivian Leigh/Gone with the Wind for good measure. I'm not sure I have the guts to wear something so bold, though Is it strictly a beach look? Too retro?

18 years ago

Sarah

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One summer I was on a medicine that made me all but allergic to the sun, so I had to wear long sleeves and a sun hat all the time. It might be fun to have a hat again.

I saw some great hats at Macy's the other night.

18 years ago

christie

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I LOVE hats. Plus, I'm pretty fair-skinned, so it works.

I bought this hat a couple of years ago: http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/p.....=cat301261
and I wear it when I'm in the back yard, gardening, laying on the beach, or going on a picnic.

I have a hat cut similar to this:
http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/p.....=cat301261
But in a light-blue colored, faux wicker (I'm not sure what material it is), that I wear when I'm walking around like to the market or something similar.

I'm actually considering buying that last hat. Since I bike commute, carrying an umbrella isn't the most practical, but with a fancy coat, my wellies, and that hat, I could be stylish in the rain, too! (Sorry to get off topic).

18 years ago

Angie

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Super Christie! The industry is not making hats to fit all head sizes. Many of them are too big. I am battling on this front with clients at the moment. Sigh….

18 years ago

emilykate

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I love the first hat Christie posted, and like the idea of a bucket-style wicker hat! Anyone know where to find smaller wicker styles? I'm still on the fence about hat-wearing I think I'm going to get the $10 wal mart (I know, I know...) wide brimmed straw hat, and then upgrade to something nicer if it gets a fair bit of wear. I haven't had a problem with hats in stores not fitting; but, as my grandma will tell you, I have a giant head. (She says when I was little she couldn't find cute hats that fit me, this was a particular problem as I was pretty much bald until I was 3).

18 years ago

christie

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I have a pretty small head and an oval face, and the JCrew one fits me fine. I bought the other smaller hat in a small shop in Montpelier, Vermont about 4 or 5 years ago. I would suggest keeping your eye out for similar small shops that might have fun accessories.

18 years ago

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