The Hat Wearer's Dilemma

J BRAND- Jake Boyfriend Jean 

  

QUAY AUSTRALIA- ‘About Last Night’ sunnies

ZARA- Boyfriend-fit Shirt, similar here 

BRIXTON- Fedora, similar here

REBECCA MINKOFF- Sandals, similar here

NIXON- watch, The 'Facet'

ALEXANDER WANG- 'Rockie'

There is no denying the sartorial power of a decent hat…or topper, cap, fedora, toque, or beret. When you really think about it a hat’s roles, in the lives that choose to fashion them, are countless. There are times when it plays a protector (against the sun), a best friend (when holding your hair back), or a savior (when the grease gets unruly and a shower is just not part of the agenda).  

However, despite the great utility of a hat, there seems to be hesitancy to wear them among the general public, especially woman. This concept intrigued me because a hat can really make a statement. But maybe that is just it…a hat makes a statement. It is to holler that you are the type of person who knows how to wear a hat, or the type that makes a topper customary. This argument can be fine-tuned by the perspective/stereotype that when one wears a hat you look…well, like an asshole. But, I think the reason why hat-wearers come off this way is because wearing a hat takes a certain amount of confidence; enough at least, to fashion a silhouette that is a little different from your peers.  But let me clarify that there is definitely nothing wrong with this. Exhibiting your confidence is exactly what you should do if it comes naturally, from a genuine place, and is not used to make others feel of lesser importance.

In the interest of imitating the hat-wearers confidence in order to possibly accrue some of your own, I have styled an adaptable easy-going look with the very hat that inspired this post.

Please enjoy and lord almighty…fashion a hat why don’t you?

I also want to end this post with a little note to commemorate my Grandmother who passed away this weekend. She was a little firecracker who inspired my willingness to create a unique style. I will always remember the weighty layers of diamonds, silver and gold around her petite wrists and collar on a daily basis and her flashy heels adorned with metallic cord and bright colors. Thank you, Grandma for inspiring us with your vivacious energy and for encouraging me to follow my dreams. I love you.