Wear a Hat!

Wear A Hat?

Wear a hat? Why not? A hat for the modern woman is a way to create personal style, stand out in a crowd and/or protect from the harmful effects of the sun, such as aging and skin cancers. Unfortunately we women have multifaceted lives today and are always on the go making wearing hats everyday not a very practical option.

Hats were icons of the wealthy in the 1800’s but by the mid-19th century hats were worn by all classes in society. In the early 20th century women favored hats with huge brims. Some were so huge they could affect balance at times. Mid 20th century saw hats become a large part of women’s wardrobes. In fact women wore hats to match their outfits day and night and there were milliners in many cities to create hats for special outfits and special occasions. Late 20th century both women and men wore styles such as flat caps and peaked baseball caps that we are familiar with today.

English women love hats and the Queen is rarely seen without a hat that matches what she is wearing.

 Jackie Kennedy made the pill box hat popular fashion in the ’50’s.

Women wear a hat today to add personal style, protect from the sun or stand out in a crowd!

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Are there hats with UPF 50 to protect?
There are a number of chic hats that provide UPF 50 (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) protection. If you need another hat it makes sense to purchase a hat with UPF 50 for protection from the sun’s harmful rays that helps prevent skin cancer and aging. A UPF 50 fabric blocks 98 percent of the sun’s rays reducing your exposure risk significantly. Dermatologists recommend wide-brimmed hats to cover up your face, neck and ears. When selecting a hat, choose one that has a wide brim.  Baseball hats or straw hats with holes are not as effective in protecting you outdoors. Summer is the time to add some extra glam to a summer outfit with a wide brimmed hat.

Are berets in style?
Berets are classic and timeless headwear and they have emerged as a key accessory for Fall 2017- 2018. Berets, as defined by dictionary.com, are round close-fitting brimless caps of soft wool material or felt. “The beret is the t-shirt of hats,” says Stephen Jones. Mr Jones is the British milliner, who’s celebrating twenty years of collaboration with the House of Dior. He has revisited the beret this season in ultra-soft black lambskin. There are a number of versions of berets in different fabrics and prints out there. Plus there are a number of styles to choose from such as floppy (oversized) or snug, with peaks, or with pom-poms. Berets are simple and chic. Wear them pulled down or balanced on your head. Tip: style pulled down and back on the head with a wool blazer, chunky knit and pants / jeans.