Wide Brim Hats

Wide Brim Hats

Hats were invented to provide warmth in a cold weather like a chullo (hat with ear flops made from sheep wool commonly worn by Peruvian and Bolivian), shield against falling debris like a hard hat, protection against the intense sunlight like a simple baseball cap and as a status symbol just like the montera (crocheted hat worn by bullfighters).

The traditional hats were pushed to the next level by modern hat makers. Philip Treacy is known for making out of this world hat designs which creations were spotted in the royal wedding of William and Kate and in the set of Sex and The City. Lots of embellishments were added and brims were widened calling it the wide brim hats.

Wide brim hats are a necessity in every women’s closet nowadays. Aside from its very chic and fashionable, it is a great armor against the harsh sun.  Wide brim hats cover your neck, ears and entire face. Wide brim hats are also useful in parties held at an open area like a garden wedding, sudden rain can protect your mascara from smudging.

Black or white colored wide brim hats put a drama in funerals, drama in a good fashion statement way.  Wide brim hats ensembles elegance, you do not need to put extra effort with your accessories anymore. Wide brim hats are also a perfect solution for women having a bad day, just roll your hair, tie it in a pony tail and put it under your hat then voila! You have a neat and slick look.

Wide Brim Hats Phenomena: Elegant Tips in Wearing Them

Wide brim hats can literally make or break an outfit. They are one of the outrageous hats that when worn in the right way, you can make people’s head turn. But if worn the wrong way, you will be arrested by the fashion police.

Tying your hair in a bun and securing it under the brim is a neat and sexy look most especially when wearing strapless dresses. This look will give definition to your shoulders and you’ll surely be getting lot’s of compliments to different strangers in any party.

Having curly and wavy hair takes lot of time to style which includes towel drying of the hair, application of mousse then drying it with a hair dryer. But what are you going to do when the party starts in 30 minutes and you still ain’t got everything set? Pull your hair onto one sides then secure it with some hair pins most especially at the back portion of the hair. And for the last touch put one of your wide brim hats on. Warning, this look only works for curly and wavy hair.  It wont look good on straight hairs.

Wide brim hats aren’t only for formal occasions. Wide brim hats can also be playful and casual like those designed for outdoor activities like beach picnics, biking or a normal stroll in the park. It is the time where you could just put on those wide brim hats of yours while letting your hair down to give you a more casual and laid back look.

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