Sun Hats...

Dixie here... Let's talk about women's sun hats!  You need them to avoid the sun's harmful rays.  Plus it can put the finishing touches to any summer outfit!  My mom went out to paint the other day and it was cloudy so she didn't wear a hat.  Well, she got sunburn on her forehead and nose. 

Everyone seems to have hats on the brain since The Royal Wedding and The Kentucky Derby.  So let's talk about some stylish sun hats to get ready for summer. 

First, consider a lightweight hat.  The traditional sun hat is light and wide-brimmed, and they are perfect for a day at the beach or artists plein air painting. Large and floppy, they create shade for the face and can be made of natural fibers or straw.  They are very retro and are a casual or classy look.  Dress them up or down with a little added trim of grosgrain ribbon, feathers, flowers, gold chains and jewels for a little bit of bling!

And I don't want to forget to mention the reappearance of the fedora!  Great for day-wear, the felt-made, women's fedora is a fun option for a summer day in the city. Wear it with jeans and oxfords for a laid-back look.  More on the fedora when we talk about men's hats...

The cloche hat is also making a come-back this year.  A cloche is a fitted, bell-shaped hat, invented in 1908, that became all the rage in the roaring '20s!  Remember those flappers?! The cloche hats were usually made of felt, like fedoras, so that they conform to the head.  They were typically designed to be worn low on the forehead, with the wearer's eyes only slightly below the brim.  Not much protection from the sun, but, if you wear sunscreen you won't have to worry.  Today they have a very preppy look and are a perfect choice for summer parties or an afternoon wedding.

Next post will be on men's hats!

xo Dixie