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herlife | beautyHATS TO SUITYOUR STYLEby kelly jo mcdonnell“It is impossible for a hatless woman to be chic.” ~ Emily PostWhen one thinks of hats and fashion, perhaps visualscome to mind of hat heroines of the past—names likeIngrid Bergman and Audrey Hepburn flash to the forefront.But Bergman and Hepburn are classics from the past—why aren’t there hat heroines of today? It seems the lids fell out offashion around the late 1960s. But now it seems, hats are back…witha vengeance.The resurgence seems to be rooted in fashion that’s seen inpopular TV and film projects. Laura Schara, fashion expert and trendcorrespondent, has worked the Macy’s runways from New York toLos Angeles, and she credits the television show Mad Men for inspiringa throw back to the 1950s dressed-up style. “With Mad Men,the men have seen a surge of classic. There’s alsobeen vintage classic menswear popping backinto fashion,” explained Laura. “Dressing formal iscoming back, and with that, comes hats.” She creditsthe media frenzy of the Royal Wedding (William and Kate) foralso sparking an interest in statement hats. The British Royalwedding, as well as the popular show Downton Abbey, areputting fascinators front and center, which area headpiece hat usually made with feathers,flowers or beads. Not all the current hat crazesare formal—newsboy caps and fedoras arehot hat trends as well.“I think you should make a statement!” exclaimed Laura.“That’s what fashion is for, and it represents who you are,what you do every single day and what you choose to puton. Don’t shy away from wearing a hat. It’s saying,‘This is who I am.’ Be ready for complimentsbecause hats are conversation pieces.Laura herself is enjoying the fedora trend.It’s a men’s hat that has been adopted forwomen’s wear. It’s brimmed and made of feltwith a lengthwise crease in the crown. While Laura said the fedora is agood, classic hat, her go-to is still a floppy wool hat that’s inspired bythe 70s. She said to always keep in mind that the hat is a statementpart of your outfit, so tie it all together. A little research on the historyof the hat style may give you ideas on what outfit will look best. Also,12 <strong>HERLIFE</strong>MAGAZINE.COM
keep the accessories minimal—remember that the hat is the main accessory.“If you have a hat on, a simple pair of earrings will do. Yourhat is going to say a lot, so keep everything simple,” she reminded.Like clothing, be mindful of your hat styles, and know what worksand what doesn’t work for you. Find a color that complements yourskin, and keep your hairstyle in mind. Some women just plunk a hat ontop of their everyday hairstyle. This can sometimes exaggerate a wideface if you have one. If you have long hair, pull your hair back in a lowponytail. If you have short hair, tuck your hair behind your ears.Like clothing, be mindful of your hatstyles, and know what works andwhat doesn’t work for you. Find acolor that complements your skin,and keep your hairstyle in mind.Some experts say the face shape doesn’t matter as much, butto try to pick a hat shape that seems to flatter and fit your face. Ifyou have an oval or triangular face, you can pull any hat on and lookfabulous. If you have a round or square face, perhaps wear your brimat an angle. Hats with a high and wide crown will also work well. Ifyour face is more of an oblong shape, stay away from tall hats. You’llneed a wide brim to counterbalance. Also pull the brim down, to hideany excess forehead that might be showing.Also remember that the angle of the hat is important, too. If thehat doesn’t look great when you first try it on, you may not be wearingit far enough forward or backward. Play with it a little bit. If you can’tfind a position that works—move on to the next hat. “Some peoplehave smaller heads, and some have bigger heads, some have smallerfaces and bigger faces,” explained Laura. “You don’t want a biggerhat to overwhelm you and disappear. You don’t want your hat to wearyou—you wear your hat! Make sure the hat size complements yourface size and your body shape. Taller women can carry off a granderhat than a petite woman. You can’t have a big Kentucky Derby hatwhen you’re 5’2” and a size 0. That’s an example of where the hat isgoing to wear you!”Some of the fun types of hats to choose include: the beret, a feltcap with a wide circular crown; the cloche, a felt hat from the 20s thatresembles a bell; the derby or bowler, a hat with a domed crown anda narrow brim that curls upward; the fedora is rimmed with a lengthwisecrease in the crown; the newsboy cap is a full-fabric cap with avisor; and the watch cap is a knitted sailor cap that rolls down. ■Sources: mightygirl.net,thatsaprettyhat.blogspot.com.<strong>HERLIFE</strong>MAGAZINE.COM 13
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