Hats!

[beetiger]

I need some hats. Not winter hats -- hats I can reasonably wear as part of everyday outfits, indoors as well as out. Granted, my sense of "everyday" tends toward the hippie/whimsical, but this is supposed to overall look quirky but reasonable, not costumed per se. I can't wear mini-hats, as per the most recent steampunk fashion for women, since a big part of the point of this is a way to deal with frontal hair loss, so the hats need to come to the forehead or so.

The other problem is that I have a surprisingly small head, probably about 6 3/4 by standard measurements. So I need sized hats, most likely -- one size fits all usually does not fit me, headwise.

Anyone have good sources for hats that might fit the bill on this? Also, do you think I can get away with this?

Thanks.

Comments

[featheredfrog.livejournal.com]

Think you need them? I don't. How about a turban?

[beetiger.livejournal.com]

Heh, I don't know if I *need* them, but it's something I am playing with. I don't know if I could pull off a turban, but it's a thought!

[featheredfrog.livejournal.com]

there are in fact turbans for ladies with thinning hair. But why not visit a quality Milliner for suggestions?

[beetiger.livejournal.com]

Do you know a good local milliner?

[featheredfrog.livejournal.com]

Actually

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=milliner+near+yorktown,+ny&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.421237,67.675781&ie=UTF8&hq=milliner&hnear=Yorktown,+NY&ll=41.157978,-73.844604&spn=1.449563,2.114868&z=9

No. I'm sure the Teatown Road address is somebody's house (that's not saying they couldn't help), but there are great ones in NYC. I suspect that the topshelf department stores like Macy's may be able to help, too.

[valdary.livejournal.com]

I wear a cricket hat which I bought from a sports shop. Its a nice plain black hat with a brim which I dress up with various scarves and ribbons to suit whatever I'm wearing.

[kibbles.livejournal.com]

I don't do hats, but I do head coverings. I wear mine all the way forward, though, not like they do on this page.

http://www.garlandsofgrace.com/products-page/one-of-a-kind/

http://www.headcoverings-by-devorah.com/home.html has different styles.

That second link is specifically for those who cover AND have trouble with coverings staying on because of hair loss/thinning hair.

I also picked up a bandana at the local fair trade store, there are some fun batik sort of things there: http://globalmamas.org/Category/48-bandanas-scarves.aspx# was the source.

Not dissuading the hat thing, but if you want to change things up, or if hats are too warm for summer, look into some head coverings, and some sites have ways to tie scarves very pretty.

I try to use prints and colors so it looks less religious and more like a fashion statement. My reasons are to keep my hair out of my face (which bothers me a lot) and yes, semi religious too. Occassionally. And I should do that again because I'm feeling disconnected from my spiritual side. It helps me reconnect.

[juldea.livejournal.com]

I think that beetiger's hippie side would look really good with some of these hair coverings!

[kibbles.livejournal.com]

The batik REALLY brings out the hippy side in me. :D

[rowyn]

I think pillbox hats, tilted forward, look great. At least on actresses in old movies. :) Especially with the little veils, and they're more retro/quirky than costume-y.

I was googling around for them, and came on this site, which is probably not a good starting point but which I must link to for reasons which I'm sure are obvious:
http://humblebumbleb.com/5.html

:)

[akycha.livejournal.com]

If your head is small, that means you can wear vintage and antique hats. I cannot, because my head is big (as are my hands and feet -- no antique shoes or rings for me!).

[akycha.livejournal.com]

P.S. I think cloches are awfully cute, and I cannot wear them because I wear my hair rolled up.

[tn-grrl.livejournal.com]

I like the variety of this woman's hats on etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/buygail?section_id=6195630

It looks as if most of them can be made to order.

Also - I don't know if you have a Burlington Coat Factory store near you, but the one near me always seems to have an interesting selection of hats.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

Perhaps I'm showing my age, but I think a simple wool felt beret adorned with a rhinestone or cameo brooch makes an excellent addition to any outfit. And they're very forgiving in terms of size, and can be worn forward on the forehead if you're concerned about your hairline.

[mamapear.livejournal.com]

If you could draw and/or describe what you wanted I could sew or knit them for you!

[beetiger.livejournal.com]

Knitted is not my style, but if you are interested in taking a commission for a sewn pillbox hat drop me a line at vickib AT gmail DOT com.

Hat Guide

[kibbles.livejournal.com]

http://www.alreadypretty.com/2009/12/guest-post-flattering-hats-for-every.html

Thought that might be useful.

Re: Hat Guide

[beetiger.livejournal.com]

Cool article, thank you!