Vintage hats are always in fashion and symbolize femininity. What keeps them a hot fashion trend? It used to be that a woman would not dare leave the house without a hat on her head. Hats could tell others if you were married or not, your standing in society, and how much money you had. Another benefit to hats was that they kept your skin protected from sun and wind. They also were useful when you were flirting, allowing you to hide part of your face while laughing, sneaking a glance, or sharing a secret with a desirable young man.
The materials used for hats include cotton, straw, fur, wool, and felt among others. If you are trying to figure out how old a vintage hat is, the shape is the key. In the Edwardian days, the hats were wide and very fancy. The 1920ss brought closely fitted hats referred to as cloches.
In the 1930s, hats became more elegant in shape and less cute and mysterious. During the 1940s, they took on a graceful and strong shape and sometimes included veils. In the 1950s, hats became much more whimsical and were similar to those flowery bowed hats you would see in impressionist paintings. The platter shape style was also very much in style. During the 1960s, everyone was wearing pill box hats.
Just like snowflakes, vintage hats are all different. Even if you spend a lot of time shopping for them, you won't usually find two that are the same. All of them are unique since the majority of them were made to order or added to by the owners. Sometimes, women would alter them for each of the seasons or to keep up with the latest fashions.
You can do the same thing. If you have some damaged ones, you can take them apart and use the materials to make yours unique. Trimmings for one is also sold online. With all the vintage hats available, you can wear them to express your style and no one will have a hat like yours.
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