High Hat
June 25th, 2008
Sometimes I feel as though every trend is taken to the extreme when it comes to L.A. As soon as gladiator sandals became popular, outrageous versions snaked up women’s thighs all over town. And take skinny jeans, for example. While this style does no favors for the majority of women who wear them, we continue to pour ourselves into the tapered legs, hoping they’ll look the same on us as they do on Mary-Kate. But, my favorite illustration, of course, is the fedora. While it’s a very practical accessory, these little hats have completely inundated the city. Though I’ve never thought I could pull off this look, I much prefer the simple straw, instead of the gray or flannel versions. The picture of Michelle Williams is my favorite I’ve seen, with her relaxed dress and plain ballet flats. As always, dELiA’s has a fantastically uncomplicated version, that even I’m swooning over. For only $19.50, the Evelyn Straw Fedora will make for the perfect pool companion, with a black grosgrain ribbon and just the right amount of coverage.
By far, your finest post to date.
you have pulled the words right out of my mouth…i have been ccontemplating these trends like the gladiators and the fedora… they are not as appealing to me anymore because it has become too trendy
How I wish I could wear hats… but my head is just too small :/
Wonder what that says about me. j/k. But great post! And great find. I’d love to see you wearing it.
That’s an awfully cute hat for summer!
I think the straw versions are better, too. I’ve only spotted one up here but trends always take a while to catch on here.
Hey bub! How are you? I actually just saw a straw fedora at a local vintage store. I’m torn between going back to get it or to just leave it, I just adore Michelle’s in that photo – so chic!
Hope you’re well, love!
xo
been looking for a good fedora. thanks for the tip love!
Yes, I think this is a style hit for summer!!
Straw fedora’s will always be a good look for summer in my books!
I’ve tried skinny jeans (numerous actually) and you’re right, no luck…hideous on me. =*( Great find with the fedora though!
shes is just lovely in that hat. i just cant help but feel so sad for her and that little girl. how very tragic this year has been for them. xf
Love my fedora, and she looks very good here. I agree about the trends, especially the tights issue.
I like the straw fedora. Ah, fashion isn’t always about looking our best–sometimes it’s about having fun!
I did a post about fedoras last week! I love them. I am buying one this weekend!
By the way, it’s a cashmere cupcake:
http://craftyginger.blogspot.com/2006_12_01_archive.html
straw fedoras are a hit indeed!
I do think they look lovely but as ever I sort of shy away from something when it gets everywhere! I agree Michelle Williams gets the thumbs up but I’m sticking with my same summer hat of no description at all other than quite 70s and YSL inspired.
It has been so hot here this week that I cannot seriously think of wearing a hat *lol* That said, I like Michelle’s fedora very much, and you are right about it – definitely becoming a hit.
I really go off stuff when it becomes too mainstream, but I still want a straw trilby SO badly. It’s one of those magic items that I think will instantly go with everything I own
I looove my fedora! Perfect for summer days!
I like Michelles too!
xoxo
Trend or not I always love a hat on a gal – I wish I looked better in them! I like the fedora you picked out btw.
love the fedora, but have noticed all the celebs in them, so true about the trends…we run through them so quick these days.
this hat is the best accessory for summer!!
a kiss!
That has always been my pet peeve with L.A. fashion. Once something catches on, it starts to spread like wildfire (irony). With the fedoras, I think of Ms. Spears for some reason. She might have killed it for some of the women out there.
I’ve been lusting after a straw feroda recently too. I was thinking of buying one from a cheap store seeing as they all seem to look the same, but the one you’ve chosen looks particularly nice!
I think I would feel like an idiot in one though haha