With all the Royal Wedding hoopla last week it wasn't hard to get caught up in the romance, the extravagance, and of course, the hats! Sure, some of the guests and royal family had hats that were a little over the top (see Princess Eugenie and Beatrice), but others were chic and definitely tasteful. Most of the time we think of hats for baseball games, old ladies, or as a cure for a bad hair day but the Royal Wedding has us excited to try some for every day or formal occasions. Here are some very wearable head ornaments for spring and summer.
Not only is a
floppy black hat the easiest way to achieve instant elegance, it is seductive and mysterious -reminding us of old Hollywood glamor. Wearing black to formal events is typically, but wearing a hat like this will insure you don't get lost in the crowd.
Who says fedoras are just for gangsters (or pimps?). This girl looks cool and casual in this straw fedora from
Nordstrom with it's pretty and romantic oversized flower.
You don't need to go on safari to wear a cool hat! This simple white hat, adorned with a fun leather strap and buckle, will look great poolside or while roaming those flee market aisles. Available at
Urban Outfitters.
Straw hats are all the rage, from floppy to fedora, they come in a wide variety of style and give you that carefree, laid back look. We like this hat from
Free People because it's a little bit country but has a great old fashioned shape and chic, feminine bow.
Another great straw hat is this one from
Banana Republic. It's a fun hat with a large brim and is detailed with a pretty, delicate eyelet pattern. Careful though, reviews say this hat is great but runs a little large so order the smaller size if in doubt.
Love the straw style but looking for something bolder? Go with
stripes and instantly modernize your look! We love this citrus striped hat for it's bright, sunshine color that is sure to add a little punch to the spring and summer palette.
Not the laid back, straw loving, farm girl? Show your a little edgy and go metallic from head to toe! This sexy and dramatic hat, from
Bloomingdales, would be a greatway to jazz up an outfit with it's sexy, floppy style and metallic silver sheen.
XOXO,
Jen & Saira
