Women's Couture Hats

Dixie here... I have decided I didn't like the red halter I had with the bones and paw prints on it because it didn't go with my summer hat.  In order to get a new one, I had to chew the old one!  I have very sharp teeth and broke the clasp in seconds!!!  Dad frowned but he got me a hot pink one Monday night on his way home from work. 

Here I am wearing it with my summer hat!  Speaking of hats... Two major spring events focused on elegant and couture hats - The Royal Wedding and the Kentucky Derby.  Did you know that Princess Beatrice's hat sold for over $130,000 on Britain's eBay?!  Well my hat isn't as distinguished and eclectic as hers, but it does coordinate well with my halter.  By the way, the money raised went to UNICEF and Children in Crisis.  Great! 

The best couture hats can be found in, you guessed it, New York City.  This year very large-brimmed hats were all the rage at the Kentucky Derby and will be well suited to be worn at other horse races this year... the Dubai World Cup, The Preakness, Saratoga. 

Pillbox hats and unusual shaped headgear are also fashionable this season - all seen at The Royal Wedding.  Sophisticated and feminine styles never go off trend in the bridal world, whether you are the bride, bridesmaid, mother of the bride or groom, or attending the wedding.  Just be sure if you go 'wild,' that your hat feathers are kosher! 

Next post will be on the more casual sun hat...

xo Dixie