Several years ago, my mother gifted me a collection of vintage hats she inherited. Mom knew I loved hats and I was delighted by the collection. Some were demure, others quirky. All had unique, one-of-a-kind touches. A few of the hats were ready to wear and some of them needed a bit of TLC. I decided to primarily hang the collection as decor in my bedroom at the time, only occasionally pulling one down to wear.
After I married and moved into a new home, the hats ended up (sadly) primarily in storage. We moved again last summer, though, and I rediscovered my hat collection. I hated the idea of keeping these treasures boxed away again and decided that, if I was going to keep them, I was going to wear them.
I recently visited some friends in our previous town over spring break and a sweet friend asked me if I’d like some hats. She indicated that she didn’t know what condition they were in, but I was welcome to have them. I took the hats home and could not believe my luck! These gorgeous vintage pieces just begged to be worn.
Since then, I’ve started selecting a hat most Sundays and to wear on some special occasions. More and more, I find myself asking, what hat or fascinator would go with this outfit? I’ve also started looking into how to repair and care for hats. I know I’m not alone in my fascination with hats either, because my Pinterest Board Dedicated to All Things Hats has been one of my most popular. I even found a new addiction the other day – Hat Pins. Oh, my.
If you’re looking for a way to spice up your wardrobe, feel elegant, show some sass, stand out from the crowd, or add a touch of magic to your day, I say
Just Add a Hat
You don’t need to be a certain size to wear a hat. There’s a hat for every face shape. You can make your own hats, fascinators, or flower pins. You can go bold, understated, rock and roll, vintage, or modern.
These days, I look forward to selecting a hat each Sunday and sometimes bypass an outfit if there isn’t a coordinating hat. If you’re looking for a change, I say visit your local consignment shop and give it a try.
Jeans and a floral top – Just add a hat.
Vintage inspired dress – Just add a hat.
Winter coat and mittens – Just add a hat.
Business suit feeling bland – Just add a hat.
Whatever your style…Just add a hat and see what happens.
Love the vintage look!
What a fun, and USEFUL thing to collect! And it’s easy to show off and share since you wear them. They are so cute.
Those hats are so neat!! I love it!
You were a hat well. Can’t wait to see how your collection grows.