BATTY ABOUT HATS

If there is one thing I wish women would wear more its hats. I think they add that extra bit of glamour to any outfit and used to be high fashion but sadly died out at the end of the sixties. However with people like Kate Middleton sporting them they are starting to make a fresh appearance however more so in the States and the UK. Africa we need to catch up and start the hat revival!

However not all hats are created equally and unfortunately not everyone looks good in a hat but don't let this stop you from giving it a try as there are so many hats to choose from that I am sure 95% of us can find a hat to give us that little extra spark and hide a bad hair day...

Here are the important factors to look for when picking a hat:

1. Find the right colour - remember a hat is right next to your face so you don't want it to wash you out. Try it on in natural light to make sure it does not wash you out.  
2. Play around with position - see which way your hair looks best under the hat, does it look better in a low pony etc. also the position of the hat, don't just plonk it on, should it be at an angle or further forward. Make sure you look at yourself in the mirror from various angles not just the front.
3. Size is everything - make sure the hat is not to tight and cutting off blood circulation to the brain and that it is not do big that you look like a cartoon character.
4. Storage and care are key - ideally they should be stored in a large enough box to protect them from dust and help them keep their shape. I store mine on a hook in the cupboard. If they loose their shape or get a dent you can try using steam from the kettle or a steam iron to mould them back to their original shape.

The rules for picking the right hat for you is to look at your face shape:

1. Oval or triangle - This is the easiest face shape for a hat and most hats will suite you. Just make sure when picking a hat that the crown of the hat is never narrower than your cheekbone's.
2. Round or square - brims that are placed at an angle work best with this face shape. Also hats with a high broad crown work well to lengthen your face.
3. Oblong -  stay away from hats that are tall and with wide brims. Also try bringing the hat down a little on your face to your eyebrow to shorten your face.

Well hopefully the tips and tricks to finding the right hat for you will help you bring hats back to life! I have posted a couple of pics below to inspire you. Two of my favourite hats that are on trend right now are the Trilby and Fedora (this is definitely on my wish list currently) , happy hat shopping and remember hats are for both winter and summer.

It is impossible for a hatless woman to be chic - Emily Post

XOXO Simone

Fedora perfect for autumn and winter

Cowboy hat looks great with a costume or bikini and makes a statement by the pool 

Tribly looks great with jeans or with a boho inspired an outfit as warn here

Fedora softens the other wise overpowering all leather outfit