Sunday, March 22, 2009

Welcome!


Once when asked if I collect hats, I replied "No, I wear them."

Many people collect hats. They buy beautiful vintage creations, sit them on a shelf, and look at them every once in a while. These people like to covet pretty things. As do I. But there is one key difference between just hat collectors and me: I put my collection to good use. I wear a hat every day, and while this is unusual in todays world, I do it because I want to, and because something so beautiful should be seen, as it was made to do. I have had collectors want to buy hats right off my head. When asked what they do with their hats, they say "Well, I collect them." How sad.
Hats are not just for church, or tea, or costume. They are for going to the grocery store. And visiting a friend. And going out thrifting for more hats. Hats are also inexpensive, because there is no demand for them. So much style impact for so little.
This little place will be for those rare women who do not leave the house without a hat, and for those who want to wear hats, but don't know where to start. Hopefully this will inspire and encourage you to proudly wear something so flattering, no matter your dress size, your age, what you do for a living, or what time period you are stuck in.

5 comments:

  1. I'm so excited you started this blog! You're quite an inspiration to me, as someone who doesn't wear hats too often (but would love to incorporate them more into my outfits). :) Can't wait for all the fantastic posts!

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  2. Hurray! I love to wear hats, but have a trouble finding them as I like them to fit snugly down around my ears, but have a head larger than even the gentleman's average.

    Still, I persevere!

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  3. Congratulations on your new blog! I wear AND collect hats. I can't wait to see what you post!

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  4. So excited to see this blog! I love to wear hats, but with many of the small vintage I have a problem: how to wear my hair up properly and attach the hat. I haven't had much luck finding any instructions. I will be checking back for more hat tips!

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  5. Cool blog. I want to start wearing hats!

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