I'm sorting through my photos before I leave on a holiday and I've gathered a few outfits all based around the headwear. I have unearthed the old hats -- and some dresses too -- in an attempt to keep the protection from sun more interesting and to see what will qualify for the suitcase.

For your amusement and fun, and to keep track of hits and misses over the last week or two, I present for your most welcome comments and observations:

1. By far my favourite hat at the moment and my summer wardrobe workhorse, as shown in many of my recent threads. I love how it adds structure to any outfit. I'm not happy with the way the top drapes on this photo, but it is lightweight and with the flowy skirt it was perfect for popping to the supermarket in the melting temperatures.
2. Old hat, matches hardly anything in my summer wardrobe, but I can actually make it work with the set of colorful bracelets which echo the stripes of the hat. Until I find another 'girly' hat that is, then I'll pass it on. Worn to the weekend day out with the friends.
3. Very, very old hat which I call 'Floppy' because it is - floppy. But, I like it, especially because I can stuff it in the bag without worrying it will loose its shape. Worn with the dress that was in the donation pile until I wanted to try it out one more time because I like wearing white when it's too hot. In case you haven't noticed, LOL. Also showing another semi-orphan - the straw bag (again, what was I thinking when I bought it years ago… those colours on me??... but I like it and don't want to get rid of it). And because I was playing matchy-matchy, that should explain the belt too. Quite 'earthy' scheme for me, but I felt great. Plus the metallic loafers, i.e. my twist to the predictable outfit, white footwear would be quite obvious choice, no? In terms of practicality it was actually perfect outfit for cycling on the extremly hot day.
4. Floppy with another dress which almost ended up on the donation pile, but I'm now rethinking it as it was just right on yet another unbearably hot day. Lightweight and breezy. What do you think, Keep or Not?
5. Floppy in dressier version with the linen skirt you saw before and premiering on YLF - my very, very old top I bought when I still lived in Ireland (11 years ago, maybe even 12!!!). I love this top, I can't explain why but I'm sure I'll decipher this affection to it once, and I don't see it leaving my wardrobe until it falls apart.

You can call me Hattie