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As milliners (hat makers for women or appropriately inclined same sex partners), we ask the male readers to follow the spirit of the discussion below rather than the details.
How to be a Hat Queen
Wear a glamorous dress hat, at least once a week, preferably in a crowd. How to Wear a Hat
Today, only the socially astute women in Toronto seem to wear dress hats for any reason, other than, protection from the environment. Even for the novice, there is no mystery to wearing a dress hat. Their grandmothers probably wore them at a time when all women wore hats. When there was a balance between informed client, inspired couturier and intuitive milliner. Talked with grandmother about hats, lately? One just needs to find, from of the variety of ways to wear a dress hat, which way the hat looks best on oneself. Usually, the hat label or seam is placed at the back of the hat. However, one may prefer to wear the hat in reverse to satisfy one's taste. How about tilting it on an angle instead of leaving it flat on the head .... to the side or forward to shield the eye. Ply the crown and/or brim for effect while looking in the mirror. Then, smile. Where to Wear a Hat
Some women say that they don't look good in a hat or that there is nowhere that hats are worn today. Oohhh? Look at the places below: * Worship services * A romantic evening dinner * Lunch with the girls * An Art Gallery exhibition of paintings * A Museum special exhibit presentation * The Opera * The Symphony * The Theatre * A Funeral * Costume ball * Banquet * Bar mitzvah * Bat mitzvah * Cathedral wedding * Chapel service * Christening * Exotic honeymoon * Gala * Horse race * Levee * Company Christmas party * Prom * Reception * Simcha * Synagogue * Tea * Any other place you can think of Hat Etiquette
Ladies hats may be worn in both the day and the evening. After dinner is the most appropriate time for a woman to remove her hat in the evening, if she is so inclined to take it off. A dress hat may be worn both indoors and outdoors. Men generally take off their hats indoors in the presence of women. When attending a performance, such as the theatre or a concert, the woman holds her hat in her lap until the performance is ended; to give the people behind her an unobstructed view. Appropriate textiles/materials for fall/winter hats are Felt, Fleece, Fur, Leather and Suede, Panne, Velvet, Wool. Appropriate textiles/materials for spring/summer hats are Chiffon, Corduroy, Cotton, Crepe, Dupione Silk, Jersey, Lace, Laize, Linen, Organza, Satin, Silk, Straw, Taffeta, Tulle. Appropriate textiles/materials for all season evening hats are Chiffon, Crepe, Dupione Silk, Jersey, Lace, Organza, Satin, Silk, Taffeta, Tulle. Finding "the" Hat
Every women can wear dress hats ... even if only as wedding hats. The most common styles with countless variations are the beret, breton, cap, cartwheel, cloche, picture hat, pillbox, toque, and turban. Borrowed from men's hats are the boater, bowler, flat cap, flying helmet, Panama, top hat and trilby. Anyone wearing a dress hat these days is making a fashion statement, denoting a sense of presence and style, virtually unknown on the casual scene. A well chosen hat complements the wearer and should be a natural part of the outfit being worn. The hat should balance the neckline, waistline and hem. An important part in getting an idea of what hat styles suit one is to consider face shapes. Square Face - Wear the hat at a slant or tilt or have the brim asymmetrical. Narrow Face - Avoid tall narrow hats. Try full hats and different size brims. Wide Face - Off-the-face styles, bretons or pillboxes on the back of the head are good. Big Nose - Wear a hat to sit forward on the face. Peaks and brims can be worn to draw attention away from the nose. Round Face - The crown should never be narrower than the face unless the brim is the most prominent feature. Wear big hats and hats with brims at an angle. Heart Shaped Face - Wear hats straight across the brow and hairline. The crown to be the width of the cheekbones at a minimum. Can wear almost any style of hat. For best results, try on dress hats, while wearing the chosen outfit, in front of a full length mirror. Then it's easy to see if "one is wearing the hat or the hat is wearing one". Hats in Society & Culture < Canada < Dress Hats From the Atelier
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