Show us your vintage hats! [Archive]

Daisy Buchanan

01-10-2006, 05:22 PM

So I've been looking around the powder room at all the different threads. I see many on hair (which are sooooo helpful), clothing, suits, make-up, etc..
I have just been collecting for the past 3 months, and one of the things I really love are Hats. Before I started collecting, I always wore a hat. I have a nice amount of modern ones. I would really like to see your hats. I think it would be fun, because hats are all so different, each has its own personality. I know I can find a vintage suit or gown, and even if it doesn't fit perfectly, I can get it altered. But, a vintage hat in great shape that actually fits can be challenging. Now's the time to show off your hats, and I know some of you are avid collectors. Vintage, New, Repro, it doesn't matter. I'll start off with 2 that I really love (haven't worn them yet=-()and I just had to throw in a picture of Lily, my 23 pound british shorthair. She makes for a great hat model. I look forward to seeing what you've got.
http://img498.imageshack.us/img498/811/p10205021cq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/8929/p10205051vd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/2368/p10205110fu.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/8215/p10204971lv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1816/p10204992pn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Hamilton_Honey

11-05-2006, 07:36 PM

Daisy, I so agree about hats having their own personalities - I especially love the red one with the feather! How chic!

well, am I happy as a clam or what? This darling thing is my latest addition to the hat collection and I can't wait to get it - just won on ebay a few minutes ago!

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/hamilton_hangar_honey/hat3.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/hamilton_hangar_honey/hat4.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/hamilton_hangar_honey/hat5.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/hamilton_hangar_honey/hat6.jpg

I'll have to take some pictures of the rest of the collection soon - need to set up a place to take photos of godies. I've been in love with hats for some time and have made or made-over a number of them. This one needs a bit of TLC too, but nothing major.;)

GOK

11-06-2006, 07:48 AM

I've just bought this one but not received it yet:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/goddessofkink/hats/62_3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/goddessofkink/hats/54_3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/goddessofkink/hats/78_3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/goddessofkink/hats/70_3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/goddessofkink/hats/b4_3.jpg

It's got a snood an' everything!! :eusa_clap

Lauren

11-06-2006, 08:56 AM

Oh, I saw that one GOK! I love it! I'll have to grab some of my hats and try to take pics today :)

GOK

11-06-2006, 09:05 AM

Oohh please do, Lauren!

I used to have a huge collection of vintage hats and fascinators but I loaned them to a theatre group and never got them back. At the time I wasn't that worried about it because they'd just been carefully packed away and not used but now I really regret it. Not just that I don't have them to wear but because I didn't make enough fuss about getting them back in the first place.

OTOH, I hope they are still being instrumental in giving pleasure to a good many people. :)

Kim_B

11-06-2006, 09:48 AM

I love all the hats you ladies have posted! While I am sure there is nothing that completes an outfit more than the perfect hat, I am just not a hat person - I look ridiculous in them! I envy those of you who can wear these hats and pull it off so well.

I'm looking forward to seeing more of your collections!

Lauren

11-06-2006, 10:54 AM

Ok- here's some of my favorites of my collection. I admittedly have a huge hat fetish.
http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat01.jpg
http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat02.jpghttp://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat03.jpg
http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat04.jpghttp://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat05.jpg
http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat06.jpghttp://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat07.jpg
http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat08.jpg
http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat09.jpghttp://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat10.jpg

Lauren

11-06-2006, 10:54 AM

http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat11.jpghttp://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat12.jpg
http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat13.jpg
http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat14.jpg
http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/hat15.jpg

GOK

11-06-2006, 11:00 AM

Oohh hat porn! What a marvellous collection. I especially adore the fedora-type. **plots to jump on a plane in order to steal the hatty goodness!** lol

texasgirl

11-06-2006, 01:56 PM

Lauren, those hats are gorgeous! I am so jealous! I love hats, they just add that something special to an outfit.

Lauren

11-06-2006, 03:53 PM

Thanks so much, ladies! I'm glad more gals share the hat obscession... and GOK, if you make it to california, you're more than welcome to come rifle around in the hats :)

Has anyone else read Lilly Dache's book Talking Through My Hats (http://www.amazon.com/Talking-Through-Hats-Lilly-Dache/dp/B0007DOKJ2/sr=8-2/qid=1162856946/ref=sr_1_2/002-3801411-3220028?ie=UTF8&s=books)? It's so great! All her biography of her hatmaking. It really fuels the hat obscession. She was such an eccentric. I love her.

msannabellelee

11-06-2006, 05:39 PM

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b138/flapperchantel/purple1-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b138/flapperchantel/401-1.jpg:D
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b138/flapperchantel/HALLWEE.jpg

KAT

11-06-2006, 09:20 PM

:eusa_clap Amazing hats everybody!!!!!!
Lauren took a pic of me in my hat..maybe she can post it! But just ignore the double chin lol

Lauren

11-06-2006, 09:46 PM

Thanks, everyone :) I am loving seeing everyone's gorgeous hats!

Here's the pic of Kat :) I am in love with her hat. And I think you look very stylish! I don't see any double chin.
http://www.wearinghistory.net/images/josh02.jpg

KAT

11-06-2006, 10:33 PM

hehhe:o thanks! i will try to get some other hat pictures! Thanks Lauren! Ypu looked very stylish yourself yesterday! MY HATS OFF TO YOU;)

(can I steal it for my myspace?)

Lauren

11-06-2006, 11:09 PM

Of course! Yup, it was good times, and thank you!

jitterbugdoll

11-07-2006, 08:25 AM

Lovely hats, all! I need to take more photos of mine, but here a few from my collection:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6cf26b3127cce8ea25d59dbc500000016108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6cf26b3127cce8ea25d465aea00000016108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db28b3127cce8916ed2548de00000015108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db36b3127cce89d72a1bb66d00000015108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d623b3127cce8bb135ccbb7500000025108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d911b3127cce8bb1d40d955700000006108AatmbRq2ctP

Decodoll made this one for me:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d825b3127cce8a7efd5852c000000025108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d725b3127cce93aa0e05ce7d00000015108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d725b3127cce93aac6884fa400000016108AatmbRq2ctP

dorotheascloset

11-07-2006, 08:55 AM

WOW!! I find lots of hats in estates but rarely any as fabulous as the ones you gals have....what great pictures!! I look silly in them, but hoard them anyway. Somehow I have ended up with a small collection of faux leopard (and a real one, 30s black suede w/ real leopard bow on top!).....but this one is currently my favorite in the house.....great plumes in shades of blues wrapped around a black velvet platter shaped hat with grosgrain ribbon ruffled edge.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/missmaggiethecat/EVS/40sFEATHERHat.jpg
Ang

Miss Sis

11-07-2006, 09:21 AM

Ladies, there is a hat to suit everyone. Just got to find it! I think many people just aren't used to wearing them or the attention it brings, so that makes them feel they don't suit them.

I am loving the hats and will have to post some pics, soon as I get the pic thing sorted out!

Rosie

11-07-2006, 10:01 AM

Lovely hats ladies. Beautiful!

KAT

11-07-2006, 08:44 PM

just added this to my collection

http://i10.ebayimg.com/06/i/08/db/ee/bc_12.JPG

http://i16.ebayimg.com/01/i/08/d5/64/01_12.JPG

LolitaHaze

11-07-2006, 09:20 PM

Lauren... Would you be so kind as to sign the following letter. Thank you. ~Lolita

"I, Lauren, do here by promise to mail Lolita Haze my entire collection of beautiful hats within a week's time.

________________ _____________"
please sign here date

:p :p :p

KAT

11-07-2006, 09:45 PM

GOK

11-10-2006, 05:54 AM

Woohoo my hat arrived this morning! It's a bit different to how I imagined it; I thought the snood was real and that I'd be able to put my hair into it but it turns out to be faux. It's still a fantastic hat but I may replace the snood if I can find some fabric authentic looking enough. I think I need to steam it too, because although it was packed exceptionally well, it does seem a little wonky. Nothing major though. I really need to finish the suit I'm making to go with it - the post was quicker than my sewing! lol

JBG, can I just say that you look so perfect in those photos? Do you dress your own hair? I have several books on the subject but I must confess that I'm having a hard time of it...doesn't help that I have a dodgy shoulder, which makes raising my right arm very painful. Anyway, you look fab and have a great hat collection.

Lolita - I love your humour! But you know, I'm going over to Lauren's to steal her collection whilst she sleeps, so she can't send the hats to you. Bad luck ol' gal! :D

thebadmamajama

11-10-2006, 09:00 AM

I am suddenly overarchingly happy right now--definitely because of the pictures of my favorite thing in the whole world. Once I'm home on break I'll whip out the camera and get my hats on here. BEAUTIFUL hats, ladies! Bravo!

Lauren

11-10-2006, 09:26 AM

lol lol lol

You gals are funny!! But you're welcome to come play dress up with me ANYTIME!

*makes a note to buy window locks*

Grace

11-10-2006, 09:31 AM

Lovely hats, ladies!!

Ang, I'm like you-I can seldom pull them off, but I hoard them anyway. I have too many to even count. Here are a few of my favorites, which alternate being displayed in my office on a shelf far away from my kitties reach. My newest is the turquoise one with the ostrich feathers. Sometimes I wear it around the house. :)

http://www.datazap.net/sites/GracesVintage/hats/DSCN3423.jpg
http://www.datazap.net/sites/GracesVintage/hats/DSCN3424.jpg
http://www.datazap.net/sites/GracesVintage/hats/DSCN3425.jpg
http://www.datazap.net/sites/GracesVintage/hats/DSCN3426.jpg

Lauren

11-10-2006, 09:34 AM

Oh, those are lovely! Everyone's hats are absolutely beautiful! And I ditto on Jitterbugdoll looking perfect for the period, as always!

lavendar lady

11-12-2006, 07:15 PM

I love your hats. I also like your cat model.

L.L.

katiemakeup

11-12-2006, 11:53 PM

All of your hats are beautiful, ladies! I only had a few that were my grandmothers & they are in stotage back east. Unfortunately, one of them became mouse food:mad: Some time soon they will make it out here and I will post them...

? Where do you find your vintage mannequin heads?

Grace & dorotheascloset~ great vintage sites!

:)

mysterygal

11-13-2006, 10:46 AM

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/images/misc/2A.jpg
This I got at a great vintage shop in Oregon

Grace

11-13-2006, 10:58 AM

Thanks, Katie! :)

I second...where did you girls get those sweet hat displays??And mysterygal-you're an absolute doll in that picture!

mysterygal

11-13-2006, 11:05 AM

Thanks Grace!
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/images/misc/2b.jpg
This is my favorite, reminds me of something maybe Audrey Hepburn would wear

Lauren

11-13-2006, 11:19 AM

Thanks, Katie! :)

I second...where did you girls get those sweet hat displays??And mysterygal-you're an absolute doll in that picture!

I bought mine on eBay from the company DecoEyes. Here's their site:
http://www.decoeyes.com/ And here's their ebay auctions (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZdecoeyes).

Grace

11-13-2006, 11:45 AM

mysterygal

11-13-2006, 11:50 AM

I bought mine on eBay from the company DecoEyes. Here's their site:
http://www.decoeyes.com/ And here's their ebay auctions.

*gasp!*

did you see the roxiehart they have on auction right now? I love her!!!

Thanks for the links...I'm going to have to get one...or ten. ;)
Along with shoes, buying hats can get to be a bit addicting! What was the hardest for me, I think, was finding a style that was complimentary.

katiemakeup

11-13-2006, 11:00 PM

Thanks for the info!:D

Lady Day

11-14-2006, 12:26 AM

*waving fist in the air *
Curses to all you small headed people and your exquisite hats!

Er, I mean, great hats ladies!
*turns and lurks into her cave from jealously*
:rolleyes:

LD

Grace

11-14-2006, 09:16 AM

*waving fist in the air *
Curses to all you small headed people and your exquisite hats!

It's a running joke in my family about my 'boulder head'. lol

kirawoidan

11-14-2006, 07:13 PM

...but I have been busy! I finally took some pics of my favorite hats because I have way too many to show all!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o194/kirawoidan/Picture766.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o194/kirawoidan/Picture771.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o194/kirawoidan/Picture769.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o194/kirawoidan/Picture770.jpg

fuzzylizzie

11-19-2006, 08:31 AM

I just posted on my website an article I wrote about 1940s hats using the information from 1940s sources. It's mainly advice on how to choose an appropriate hat, and I've illustrated it with some of my hats. Look under Perfect Pieces. 1940s Hats (http://fuzzylizzie.com/)

I LOVE hats!

Lizzie

TOTTIE

11-20-2006, 03:05 AM

I have a huge head (size 23) and I have managed to find some beautiful 1930s hats to fit - cheaply too (I don't like to pay more than $10 if I can help it) - so don't despair Lady Day!

Kim_B

11-29-2006, 06:10 AM

I am new to the world of hats...I'm of the opinion that I look absolutely ridiculous in hats, no matter what kind I try on. I'm sure others think differently, but I still feel silly in a hat. However (there's always one of those!), I have found quite a few adorable hats at one of our antique stores for a real bargain. Problem is, I have no idea how to wear it!

I'm posting this for illustration only, this is not the exact hat, but the closest thing I could find on ebay...This picture was in the 1947-1964 section of vintage hats; the hat I found at the store is a dark brown, and is trimmed in velvet. There is no netting of any kind, but it looks similar to this style...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/KB1012/56_1.jpg

So...does any one have an ideas on how one would wear such a thing? And I guess that brings me to a rather stupid, but general hat question...how do you know which way it is placed on your head? I mean, some are obvious, but some are a little tricky to get lined up just the right way. Maybe this is why I always look so silly!! :p

jitterbugdoll

11-29-2006, 07:01 AM

Those are little 50s caps, worn with smoother hairstyle (i.e., no reverse rolls) and placed directly on the head (not tilted or worn forward, generally dead on center, though you often see them in asymmetrical shapes for added interest.)

How you wear a hat depends on the hat and your hairstyle. Many 1940s hats look best tilted slightly (I always tilt mine to the left.) If you are having trouble finding the right hat, you may need to experiment with many styles. For example, I look best in tilt, halo, and cartwheel hats, as these best frame and accentuate my face. I look terrible in cloche hats, in part because I wear very full, rolled 1940s hairstyles, but also because this style simply does not work with my rounder face.

Kim_B

11-29-2006, 07:53 AM

Jitterbugdoll, thank you so much for posting! I think I might pop over to the antique store this weekend and pick up a few hats...the brown one I mentioned earlier was only $15! When I was there last weekend, a lady was just setting up her booth and had boxes of hats - I didn't want to be rude and interrupt her set-up, but I was itching to look through them all!

Thanks again!!

RetroModelSari

11-29-2006, 09:33 AM

Finally I can post some pics too:

This one is made of light pink feathers. Unfortunetly it is already damaged and falling apart more or less :-(
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8582/dietze6ne6.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dietze6ne6.jpg)

http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/295/img9054kleinwebqs6.th.jpg (http://img470.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img9054kleinwebqs6.jpg)

http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/120/img9067kleinwebyr3.th.jpg (http://img365.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img9067kleinwebyr3.jpg)

http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/9186/i2l6288webeg2.th.jpg (http://img471.imageshack.us/my.php?image=i2l6288webeg2.jpg)

I have some more, but no photos of them yet

Lauren

11-29-2006, 09:59 AM

Oh my gosh! The first picture is absolutely STUNNING! You are one gorgeous girl- and the hats ain't bad either! :D

RetroModelSari

11-29-2006, 10:05 AM

Thank you! You make me blush :-)

MissHuff

11-29-2006, 10:08 AM

I absolutely love the last picture. I also reeeally want those boots. Give them to me. lol.

RetroModelSari

11-29-2006, 10:10 AM

I absolutely love the last picture. I also reeeally want those boots. Give them to me. lol.

I have big feet for a lady, so I guess even if I¬¥d give them to you you wouldn¬¥t become too happy with them ;)

~landgirl~

11-29-2006, 11:15 AM

I thought I posted in here to ask about hat size measuring, but can't find it anywhere! What's going on? :rolleyes:

texasgirl

11-29-2006, 11:21 AM

I thought I posted in here to ask about hat size measuring, but can't find it anywhere! What's going on? :rolleyes:

It's in "the one that got away" thread- bottom of page 9- I think someone answered on page 10 :)

~landgirl~

11-29-2006, 11:49 AM

That's so weird, could of sworn I put it in here!

Thanks texasgirl! xx

MissHuff

11-30-2006, 11:31 AM

I have big feet for a lady, so I guess even if I¬¥d give them to you you wouldn¬¥t become too happy with them ;)

all the better for the winter lol room for nice warm socks

Miss_Bella_Hell

12-02-2006, 09:04 PM

I have a hard time finding fabulous hats - what do you search on ebay to find them?

Daisy Buchanan

12-02-2006, 09:37 PM

Sari, those pictures are great. I wish I could find hat's like the yellow one. I wonder how hard it would be to try and make one??

I have a hard time finding fabulous hats - what do you search on ebay to find them?
Bella, when I search for hats I first go to "women's clothing, shoes and accessories", I scroll down to the "vintage" section and click on "men's and women's accessories" On the left side of the page that comes up there is a hat option. Go to that, and again on the left side, the selection can be broken down into era. You probably know all of these options already, but just in case you didn't, I do find this is the best way to find anything on the bay. I tend not to do searches, and stick to the links under the vintage section, for there is just too much stuff to sort through, and it gets tedious after a while.
Sometimes, I'll do a more generalized search under either the "vintage" section or "clothing, shoes and accessories". I keep the search command as concise as possible, but it does help to search a specific category instead of trying to search the entire marketplace. Some options I do, and you've probably done this already but I'll pass it on anyway, "vintage hat" "1940 hat" "ladies hat" "1930 hat". Just play around with it. I do come up with more if I use hat instead of hats, and use any combination of the above phrases, somethings bound to come up. But again, the most stuff I find is in the vintage category. Although, some people don't know what they've got and list things under the wrong category, and usually sell them for cheap. I just usually don't have the patience to go hunting for such things!! Good luck, and make sure you post pictures of all the hats you win!

olive bleu

12-03-2006, 09:41 AM

I usually just type "1920's hats", or "Flapper hats", or "vintage hats" in the search bar. Maybe that is not the most effective way of going about it:eusa_doh:

You all have some mighty darling hats.I am still whining about the adorable hats that i just got outbidded on last week, but now i am spending my money on a new hair do next week. Other than e-bay, are there are any reliable sources for good hats? I would really like a couple of nice cloche hats.

GOK

12-05-2006, 08:25 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/goddessofkink/34_3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/goddessofkink/e2_3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/goddessofkink/10_3-1.jpg

Lovely, isn't it? :)

LadyDeWinter

12-05-2006, 12:03 PM

jitterbugdoll

12-05-2006, 12:08 PM

Those are lovely LadyDeWinter--I have one very similar to the last one, and it's one of my favorites :)

GOK

12-05-2006, 12:15 PM

Oohh the first and second are my favourites. Love the display head too. :)

ohairas

12-11-2006, 08:39 PM

What gorgeous hats everyone! And pictures of you gals wearing them.. and the mannequins! Woowoo!
I don't have a very big collection, but after looking at y'alls I definately must add to it after Christmas!!

Here's some pics of me wearing one of mine out to dinner the other night, I finally loaded them all, (same as my avitar one)
Nikki
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/ohairas/album/576460762364919925

CherryBombRock

12-12-2006, 04:48 AM

Slightly off topic - but where did all you ladies get your fabulous mannequins from? I saw one one on ebay but it went for a small fortune!

Miss Sis

12-12-2006, 07:49 AM

Have a look at this site. Oooo, I want one (or several!)

http://www.decoeyes.com/

ohairas

12-12-2006, 08:27 AM

Yes, the decoeyes are the ones I want too, but they've gone sky high over the last few years. usually over $300 on ebay. :(
Lily 2 is the one I like, but I want a dark brunette. http://www.decoeyes.com/

Nikki

ohairas

12-12-2006, 08:32 AM

She isn't too bad for the price!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mannequin-Head-Bust-Wig-Hat-Jewelry-Display-W-18_W0QQitemZ190060569193QQihZ009QQcategoryZ10797QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Nikki

Miss Dottie

12-12-2006, 08:49 AM

I bought a digicam yesterday. Now I am finally able to show you some of my hats:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/272455.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/272457.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/272462.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/272466.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/272470.jpg

These hats are spectacular! I do adore hats, but I just have such a hard time working them into my wardrobe sometimes.

Do you ladies buy the hat to match a certain dress or do you buy a dress to match a certain hat?

LadyDeWinter

12-12-2006, 09:57 AM

These hats are spectacular! I do adore hats, but I just have such a hard time working them into my wardrobe sometimes.

Do you ladies buy the hat to match a certain dress or do you buy a dress to match a certain hat?

Hello Miss Dottie

I just buy a hat when I like the style and the colour. I do not buy hats in extraordinary colours as they would not fit my dresses. But when I buy a dress or a suit I alway thing I need a matching hat...

CherryBombRock

12-15-2006, 03:16 AM

Have a look at this site. Oooo, I want one (or several!)

http://www.decoeyes.com/
I love the Greta model - beautiful! I think my other half may get a lil freaked out if I had one in the room, plus I need to buy some hats! I have my eye on a couple on ebay but I'm so broke I shouldn't be doing that!

Mojito

01-14-2007, 05:17 PM

Do bandeau's count? I love them, although most of mine are repros. I do have a couple of originals, and just bought another:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/PelagicWobbegong/bandeau.jpg

Elaina

01-14-2007, 05:49 PM

I just did the hat making thing today: made a cloche and a J-Lo fedora (doesn't look hip hop fortunately). One matches a pink tweed and the other is a basic wool. Not too terribly vintage, but then I'm not too into hats and my kitten destroyed my other cloche.

Pink Dahlia

04-01-2007, 05:38 PM

I thought I'd bring it to the front for some of our new ladies. :)

I love hats but I don't wear them as often as I should.

If you promise to say nothing about the no make up you can see mine:
http://a528.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/56/l_730fb05f04ff6b71bdbeb97cfb8e040f.jpg

http://a3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/l_e8285918c6fb083f944c3983517bedba.jpg

http://a505.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/43/l_b9a4ba1146c76c2e27218d26a22487d8.jpg

http://a228.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/34/l_769216a241ae150900606b4b18cdf0b3.jpg

Shearer

04-01-2007, 09:49 PM

:eek: I'm going to steal your cloche!

pigeon toe

04-01-2007, 10:53 PM

Ooh, I absolutely love the 2nd one Pink Dahlia!

I have only one hat, but haven't had a chance to wear it out so far. I'm in love with hats, but kind of clueless as what would look good on me.

Goodie2Shoes

04-02-2007, 03:09 PM

Goodie, I'm such a "hatophile".....I just love buying them and making them!

Here's one of my fav finds....
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l159/cherrypoplingerie/hat2.jpg

I have some others,I'll have to take pics. I also made the one I'm wearing in my avatar. I went to a burlesque show and the star/emcee loved it so much she asked me to make her one!

Show me more hats,Ladies....I LOVE it!!

P.S. I wish I could find some of those great 40's styles I've seen in this thread....

Pink Dahlia

04-02-2007, 04:00 PM

Not a chance, Shearer! I keep that under lock and key. ;)

Thanks Pigeon!

Pink Dahlia

04-02-2007, 04:01 PM

Goodie, I'm really distracted by your cleavage. There's a hat in that pic? lol

Goodie2Shoes

04-02-2007, 04:44 PM

::Blush:: Miss Dahlia---You're too funny! That one was one of my cleaner pics in that hat...something about it made me go a little wild in the pics *wink*

Goodie

Kimberly

04-02-2007, 05:40 PM

I only have a couple of hats. I was bidding on a lot of over 30 of them on eBay, but I just lost. :rolleyes:

I guess it's just as well. I have a hard time making them look good on me.

dhermann1

04-04-2007, 10:10 AM

:eek: I'm going to steal your cloche!
Ahhh . . . a cloche call! Oooops, sorry ladies, wrong door. Which way to the gentlemens'?

epr25

04-05-2007, 10:04 AM

I bought mine on eBay from the company DecoEyes. Here's their site:
http://www.decoeyes.com/ And here's their ebay auctions (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZdecoeyes).

I can't believe this but that compnay is only like an hour away from me. Maybe I should go raid thier dumpster. Weird.

Tinseltown

04-05-2007, 12:31 PM

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b138/flapperchantel/purple1-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b138/flapperchantel/401-1.jpg:D
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b138/flapperchantel/HALLWEE.jpg
You look amazing!

I've added you on myspace.. I hope thats ok. :)

Pink Dahlia

04-05-2007, 10:09 PM

Just saw these on Frederick's of Hollywood.

I like this one the best. Maybe I'll add it to my collection.
http://www.fredericks.com/images/0/06010_16_lrg_7300.jpg

http://www.fredericks.com/images/0/05994_18_lrg_7300.jpg

Kimberly

04-06-2007, 01:35 PM

I picked these up just now! $2.00 each!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/kallenfrenchie/Hatsandcat.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/kallenfrenchie/bluesmallhat.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/kallenfrenchie/bluegathered.jpg

Pink Dahlia

04-06-2007, 01:36 PM

The cat too? $Only 2! What a deal! ;)

Kimberly

04-06-2007, 01:39 PM

The cat too? $Only 2! What a deal! ;)

No, the cat has been with me for quite a few years now. ;) . I am in hat buying mode after I lost the bid for the 39 hats. :rage: lol

Pink Dahlia

04-06-2007, 01:40 PM

Such a shame, Kimberly. There's this antique mall by me which has a lot of hats. Don't you have something like that by you?

Kimberly

04-06-2007, 01:42 PM

Such a shame, Kimberly. There's this antique mall by me which has a lot of hats. Don't you have something like that by you?

All of the antique shops around here only carry victorian or edwardian hats. I think those are gorgeous but not my style. I find them at Savers though and all hats are $2.00 each regardless of what kind of hat it is. They are starting to load up the summer hats now so I will probably score a few more before Julyl!

Pink Dahlia

04-06-2007, 01:47 PM

I do like Savers.

Leading Edge

04-06-2007, 02:34 PM

Leading Edge

04-06-2007, 02:50 PM

Ah, no snood after all.
I am quite abashed as they say for none of my hats shine out like what I've seen in this thread. Hat making, crafted wearable art? :eusa_clap

"I am quite abashed as they say for none of my hats shine out" - that can be remedied!

Kimberly

04-07-2007, 09:51 AM

Here is a hat (it is velvet with fur on the edges and netting) which I just got for $5.00 and two pairs of vintage gloves for $1 each. :eusa_clap

pardon the blankets in the background. My son is on the couch watching tv. lol

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/kallenfrenchie/hatgloves.jpg

Pink Dahlia

04-07-2007, 10:11 AM

Way to go, Kimberly! :eusa_clap

Kimberly

04-07-2007, 10:17 AM

Way to go, Kimberly! :eusa_clap

LOL Pink, I knew you would appreciate it! I am like you in that I love a bargain! Your under $10 club has inspired me!! :eusa_clap

Honey Doll

04-11-2007, 09:36 AM

The first is one I picked up while in Chicago last fall. I've been wearing it constantly since...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/AimeeKo/image_01892.jpg

side shot...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/AimeeKo/image_01891.jpg

And here is a doll hat I had Barbara Feinman create from a photo....

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/AimeeKo/image_01884.jpg

side shot...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/AimeeKo/image_01886.jpg

Honey Doll

jitterbugdoll

04-11-2007, 09:53 AM

Both hats look smashing on you, Honey Doll! I especially like that doll hat. :)

Pink Dahlia

05-21-2007, 05:32 PM

My new hat courtesy of Red (isn't she a dear). :D She said the lady made it. Hooray for homemade hats!

http://a497.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/30/l_e32ecd58fda65fc75085f74985e1a358.jpg

RedHotRidinHood

05-21-2007, 05:38 PM

I knew that would look CUTE on you! Now, to find you a red and white checked gingham dress to go with it....

Pink Dahlia

05-21-2007, 06:39 PM

I knew that would look CUTE on you! Now, to find you a red and white checked gingham dress to go with it....

Aw thanks! :o

I have a red & white paisley print dress. I wonder how it would look with the hat.

LolitaHaze

05-21-2007, 07:00 PM

I knew that would look CUTE on you! Now, to find you a red and white checked gingham dress to go with it....

I think a white and green gingham would look darling too and help bring out that little green ribbon.

Pink Dahlia

05-21-2007, 07:03 PM

:offtopic:
Yay! No more CREEPY avatar!

LolitaHaze

05-21-2007, 07:09 PM

:offtopic:
Yay! No more CREEPY avatar!

Well... I wouldn't go that far... it's still creepy. ;)

RedHotRidinHood

05-21-2007, 08:08 PM

No, my lovely blonde friend, that avatar is decidedly NOT creepy. Not compared to the last one! And I like your green and white gingham dress idea for that hat-it would be cute as all heck!

Pink Dahlia

05-21-2007, 08:19 PM

I found many a cute red gingham but no green unless I start wearing little girl sizes by tomorrow. [huh]

I'll keep an eye out in the near future. I'm on another shopping diet. :eek:

Baron Kurtz

07-03-2007, 03:31 AM

here are 4 i've got up for sale in the classifieds right now. I know nothing about them. Some info would be appreciated. All are French.

cheers,
bk

Era unknown. I'm thinking teens-20s. Please correct me if you know better.

1 straw, one very odd-looking, no idea what to call it (women's hats not within my vintage knowledge-base), 2 open backed or open fronted?. All are about the same size - approx 21.5 - though the open front/back ones will fit a number of head sizes.

http://homepage.mac.com/misskat0/baronkurtz/WomensHats1.jpg

This is the first open fronted/backed one. I have no idea whether the open end is worn forwards or backwards . . .

Dark blue velvet base topped by a satin-type crown with lace detailing and a red velvet bow with this abomination of a french fry like collection on the back. Not nearly so dirty as it appears in the first pic.

http://homepage.mac.com/misskat0/baronkurtz/WomensHats2.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/misskat0/baronkurtz/WomensHats3.jpg

The second open fronted/backed number. Very simple; black velvet base with black lace detailing on the crown.

http://homepage.mac.com/misskat0/baronkurtz/WomensHats4.jpg

The straw (though it feels like fake straw . . . maybe it's real, who knows?) needs a good steam to reshape it.

http://homepage.mac.com/misskat0/baronkurtz/WomensHats5.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/misskat0/baronkurtz/WomensHats6.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/misskat0/baronkurtz/WomensHats7.jpg

And then this thing. is this a cloche hat? Colours are accurate.

http://homepage.mac.com/misskat0/baronkurtz/WomensHats8.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/misskat0/baronkurtz/WomensHats9.jpg

I've no idea what these things are worth. Someone tell me what i should charge for them!

bk

BeBopBaby

07-03-2007, 05:13 AM

here are 4 i've got up for sale in the classifieds right now. I know nothing about them. Some info would be appreciated. All are French.

cheers,
bk

bk

BK - Those all look to be pre-1920s hats. I don't know much about dating hats from earlier periods, but I think they are 1900s or perhaps late 1800s. The one that you said feels like fake straw looks to me like it may be horsehair. Any thoughts ladies?

Miss Sis

07-04-2007, 06:52 AM

The last two look early 20s to me but I can't tell about the first two from the pictures.

The last two I wouldn't put any earlier than 1920s.

Johanna

09-20-2007, 02:32 PM

Here's one of my hats, or my mum's rather, but it's in my closet :) I'm guessing it's from the 60s since that's when my mother was in her teens.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1393/1412623523_58c81a9751_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1242/1413504776_bbc1594648_o.jpg

dancesofvice

09-22-2007, 09:27 AM

Here's one of my favorite hats. It's very old and fragile, so I don't wear it out, often. Sadly, the lace has quite a few tears in it, now. I think it may be from the Edwardian era.

http://b0.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00336/06/07/336947060_l.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1055/526809431_f89ad45569.jpg

This is another favorite of mine, from the 1930s. It's so elegant, but simple enough for daily wear:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1130/1245571592_e93a946b1d.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1394/1244712387_cd778e16ab.jpg
The first image is an outtake from the series of pictures to show more of the hat.

I have dozens of vintage hats.. I should wear them more often!

goldwyn girl

09-22-2007, 09:29 AM

Johanna and dancesofvice, love thoses hats especially the black one.

texasgirl

09-25-2007, 07:53 AM

I just redid this hat. It was in pretty sad shape when I got it. One of the guys gave me the hint to iron it- and it worked like a dream to get the wrinkles and dust out.

Here's the original, it has the NRA label so it's from 1933-1935- perfect for my depression-era reenacting.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_1670.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_1674.jpg

Here's the result- I think it looks pretty cute! Now I just need a navy outfit :)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_1757.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_1759.jpg

Josephine

09-25-2007, 07:58 AM

I just redid this hat. It was in pretty sad shape when I got it. One of the guys gave me the hint to iron it- and it worked like a dream to get the wrinkles and dust out.

Ironing! That's neat. ::eyes hat I have:: It looks great. :)

imoldfashioned

09-25-2007, 09:58 AM

http://b0.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00336/06/07/336947060_l.jpg

Beautiful hat but I must say you're gorgeous! What stunning pictures!

Vintage Betty

09-28-2007, 12:07 AM

Johanna and dancesof vice:

your photos are GORGEOUS! :eusa_clap

Vintage Betty

texasgirl

10-04-2007, 11:13 AM

Here's a new hat I just got on ebay!

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/0317_1.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/0455_12.jpg

ShortClara

10-04-2007, 01:55 PM

OOh! Is that velvet striped with stitching? Fabulous! What detail :)

zaika

12-26-2007, 07:23 PM

my grandmother gave me a couple of hats and i was so excited to share! i never knew that she had all this cool stuff, and she was really glad to give them to me. yay! i don't look presentable at all...so...sorry!

not sure what the vintage is on the blue one, and my grandma didn't know as it belonged to her mother in law...but it's my favorite!! and the last one...i love it a lot, but the veil is completely shredded. do you suppose it's easy to replace?

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n166/annika-raaen/DSC05245.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n166/annika-raaen/DSC05248.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n166/annika-raaen/DSC05234.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n166/annika-raaen/DSC05237.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n166/annika-raaen/DSC05253.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n166/annika-raaen/DSC05252.jpg

deadpandiva

12-27-2007, 07:38 AM

zaika

12-27-2007, 10:00 AM

I love hats. I'm not sure if I can pull them off but I have been buying them just the same.

I made this one. It's insane so I don't wear it in public.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture774.jpg

um...diva? let me be frank with you....you HAVE to wear that one in public. it's spectacular and you look FABULOUS!!!
how did you make it? i want one.... :D lol

deadpandiva

12-27-2007, 10:37 AM

um...diva? let me be frank with you....you HAVE to wear that one in public. it's spectacular and you look FABULOUS!!!
how did you make it? i want one.... :D lol
It from felt. 100% wool I think. I actually made a pattern for this one. Sometimes I don't. I think the bow is just a little crazy, which is what I wanted but then I got self Conscious.

The Shirt

12-28-2007, 02:29 PM

Deadpandiva - that hat is darling - you should absolutely wear it. And put me on the list if you start selling them!

Dancesofvice - Your whole look is amazing - I think that everytime you post pics. Really incredible and all your own.

deadpandiva

12-31-2007, 07:55 AM

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture963.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture959.jpg
This is my $2.50 hat. I love it.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture955.jpghttp://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture954.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture956.jpghttp://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture953.jpg
Heres another I made. I like it but I will do a few things differently next time.

SarahLouise

01-02-2008, 12:50 PM

Those deco mannequin heads are truly amazing! They don't seem to have any auctions up at the moment though.

I am a complete hat virgin and truth be told, don't know an awful lot about them. I do love berets and wear them whenever I can (one of the reasons why I love colder weather!) but don't think any other type of hat suits me. Anyway here is my first vintage hat purchase so thought I'd share. It's a maroon felt cocktail hat apparently dating from the mid to late 50s and best of all it only cost me £5! I've got a similar coloured 40s dress so I'm hoping that they'll match.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/shakerattlerock/late50smaroonhat1.jpg

SarahLouise

01-02-2008, 12:54 PM

I love hats. I'm not sure if I can pull them off but I have been buying them just the same.

I made this one. It's insane so I don't wear it in public.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture774.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture689.jpg
I made this one for a friend last Christmas
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture686.jpg
I have some nice ones but no pictures I'm afraid.

I agree, the first one looks amazing on you and you should definitely wear it out! All of the hats you make are really good.

deadpandiva

01-02-2008, 01:18 PM

Those deco mannequin heads are truly amazing! They don't seem to have any auctions up at the moment though.

I am a complete hat virgin and truth be told, don't know an awful lot about them. I do love berets and wear them whenever I can (one of the reasons why I love colder weather!) but don't think any other type of hat suits me. Anyway here is my first vintage hat purchase so thought I'd share. It's a maroon felt cocktail hat apparently dating from the late to mid 1950s and best of all it only cost me ¬£5! I've got a similar coloured 40s dress so I'm hoping that they'll match.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/shakerattlerock/late50smaroonhat1.jpg
I love that hat. My Mannequin head is just a styrofoam one I painted. There are usually some really nice ones on ebay though. I just haven't taken the plunge and purchased on yet.

Miss Brill

01-04-2008, 12:31 PM

I finally got this one dusted off enough to take a picture:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/027.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/025.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/026.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/030-1.jpg
I don't know how to crease it though.

I have this one (a faux-snood):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/015.jpg

And this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/008-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/007-1.jpg

And a few more that I need to photograph.

Miss 1940's

01-04-2008, 12:53 PM

http://a4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/78/l_eeedda158368f2b30c9390b5dc0c7ceb.jpg This Orange hat;even has gloves to match!

Miss Brill

01-04-2008, 12:54 PM

(still a bit dusty)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/032.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/034.jpg

This one is from the 1930s, I think, and I'm not sure if it is mouton or seal:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/036.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/037.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/038.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/039.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/040.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/042.jpg

Miss Brill

01-04-2008, 01:12 PM

This is my favorite--it has little cat ears that stick out on the front. But the rhinestones are sewn on & they fall off if you touch them, so I can't dust it. Can this be repaired anywhere? But I'd hate to go off & leave it with someone to be fixed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/044.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/043.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/045.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/046.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/047.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/048.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/050.jpg

The little wool mantilla/snood hat it is like Betty's--but mine fell apart when I washed it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/052-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/053.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/054.jpg

Miss Dottie

01-04-2008, 07:10 PM

Wow ladies! Your hats are all amazing! I'm thoroughly jealous!

Fleur de vanité

01-05-2008, 04:14 PM

I'm most definitely going to have to whip out my camera and snap a few pictures of my vintage hats.

These are some wonderful looking hats,Ladies. Keep collecting! :eusa_clap

Myn

02-14-2008, 02:39 PM

Miss Brill, have you tried asking around at a retirement home or senior center to find someone who worked as a milliner when she or he was young? I bet she/he could tell you how to safely clean and repair that rhinestone hat. Plus you would get to hear some great stories.

Saving that, could you use a soft paintbrush to dust off the hat?

texasgirl

03-10-2008, 01:32 PM

I posted these over in the Hat section, but I know a lot of you don't venture over there, so here are a couple of new hats I've acquired:

This one my hubby got me for Christmas from Vintage Martini. It's a straw cloche from the 20s. It's been stored flat so there is a crease down the middle- one of the guys thought it was meant to be that way, so I guess it will stay.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_2336.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_2338.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_2339.jpg

This one I found at a local antique mall for $12! It is wool I believe and the crown is made out of lace, kinda like battenburg, but not exactly- not sure what it's called
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_2340.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_2345.jpg

This one I got a couple weeks ago at an Antique Elegance show here in town. It's in mint condition, and really cute
It's navy with silver studs
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_2327.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/IMG_2333.jpg

cherry lips

03-27-2008, 04:47 AM

fuzzylizzie, thank you for posting that thread. I L.U.V. your site! I get a kick out of fashion history ca 1920-1960.

I just posted on my website an article I wrote about 1940s hats using the information from 1940s sources. It's mainly advice on how to choose an appropriate hat, and I've illustrated it with some of my hats. Look under Perfect Pieces. 1940s Hats (http://fuzzylizzie.com/)

I LOVE hats!

Lizzie

Etienne

03-27-2008, 07:59 AM

Texasgirl, that hat with the lace top looks stunning on you! What a lovely shape for your beautiful face!

rubyredlocks

03-27-2008, 08:15 AM

Texasgirl-You look great in every hat.

I think this is the only pic of me in a hat. I love hats,but as a hairstylist I rarely wear them to work. (An odd personal rule)
I've already sold the majority of my collection,but this is one of my favorites and I couldn't part with it.
http://a190.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/101/l_1319fb5dc2ff36c697aceda7f3e30365.jpg

texasgirl

03-27-2008, 11:13 AM

Thanks girls!!! I appreciate the compliments!!!

deadpandiva

03-27-2008, 04:56 PM

That's a great hat Ruby.

I don't know how old this hat is but I like it.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/IMAG0003_edited-2.jpg

dollydaydream

04-02-2008, 06:17 AM

Deadpandiva I love that hat!! And the bag is great too (very much like one I got the other day!)

I love hats too much. One is for sale in the classifieds. Is that a shameless plug? Am I allowed to do that? [huh]

Lauren

04-02-2008, 12:45 PM

I just got this hat in the mail as a gift from Matt! I love it! :D It's a late 30's/early 40's topper.
http://a919.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/64/l_2805e384a94df0f06abe18c5c5ad3eee.jpg
http://a639.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/118/l_f74ce735db250555052b61567290b3c6.jpg

Miss 1929

04-02-2008, 04:52 PM

http://a4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/78/l_eeedda158368f2b30c9390b5dc0c7ceb.jpg This Orange hat;even has gloves to match!
Please wear that as you step off the plane when you come to see us!

Folly

04-03-2008, 04:11 AM

I adore hats and have many. Most of them are modern, but I do have some which have that vintage feel, including a grey felt one which was described as a "Miss Marple".

This is the hat I usually wear to forties events. It generally gets a lot of attention and I'm known as "The lady in the pillbox hat" :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/Folly/WWII/IMG_0619Small.jpg

epr25

04-03-2008, 05:14 AM

Folly how do you secure your hats?

rubyredlocks

04-03-2008, 05:47 AM

That's a great hat Ruby.

I don't know how old this hat is but I like it.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/IMAG0003_edited-2.jpg
Lovely hat! :offtopic: I really like the bag,too.

rubyredlocks

04-03-2008, 05:48 AM

Laura Chase

04-03-2008, 08:32 AM

Folly

04-03-2008, 09:47 AM

Folly how do you secure your hats?

I often get asked this actually as it looks like I have a gravity defying hat :)

First and foremost it's hat elastic which I have underneath my hair which is usually pulled back in a pony-tail as it's very curly and to wear it loose would be ridiculous and then a few hairgrips through the net are the last thing that keeps it in place. Hat elastic is truly a blessing.

dollydaydream

04-03-2008, 09:59 AM

I swear by elastic too! If I get a hat that has none, I soon rectify that!!!

Folly

04-03-2008, 10:08 AM

Me too! I've been known to remove hat elastic and move it from hat to hat when I can't get to the shop to buy more lol

gluegungeisha

04-03-2008, 10:25 AM

Here's a silly photo of me in one of my favorite hats. I was obviously trying to fix a bad hair day, hehe!
http://a913.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_3772320c893705c44c7ea761d075eb28.jpg

And here's a recent one of my vintage Parisian hat!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2374758951_f263ffba9a.jpg

I'm probably going to wear one of my cute, flowery ones to work today, so I'll try to snap a shot before I take off. :)

gluegungeisha

04-03-2008, 10:29 AM

[http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1055/526809431_f89ad45569.jpg

You!! I stumbled across your Model Mayhem profile a long time ago and was amazed by your work. Stunning (you and the hat)!

zaika

04-03-2008, 10:57 AM

folly, that's a lovely hat and picture!

and ladies, in general, i'm jealous of your acquisitions! so very lovely!! ;)

Folly

04-03-2008, 11:21 AM

Thank you zaika :)

dollydaydream

04-03-2008, 11:24 AM

http://a913.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_3772320c893705c44c7ea761d075eb28.jpg

I think that might be my favourite hat too. You really don't need it that much do you? It's cold here. I need headwear to keep me warm... lol

Honey Doll

04-03-2008, 11:26 AM

I was wondering if some of you ladies can tell me when this type of accessory (I don't know if you can call it a hat?) was popular? I think it looks so cute:

http://www.dr.dk/NR/rdonlyres/F9FE0B1E-AFAD-450D-99F7-CA9E70E9D8A1/195202/4b04b4a8cdf5464ab40dbcf92f66401d_daab2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2223/2384686973_c655ed9963.jpg

I would probably call that look a fascinator. Boring Sidney does one like this

http://http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=7877439

Honey Doll

gluegungeisha

04-03-2008, 09:09 PM

Today's pretty-pretty hat:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2386907680_08b2f15c9d.jpg

gluegungeisha

04-03-2008, 09:10 PM

I think that might be my favourite hat too. You really don't need it that much do you? It's cold here. I need headwear to keep me warm... lol

:D :D :D

dollydaydream

04-05-2008, 02:23 AM

Wow! You have the best hats :D

I just get confused what to wear mine with lol

katiemakeup

04-06-2008, 05:08 AM

rubyredlocks

04-06-2008, 06:48 AM

Sorry ladies!:offtopic:
Thanks Katie! You have a great eye,since this set was inspired by vintage fashion mags of the 40s and 50s.

rubyredlocks

04-06-2008, 06:52 AM

Today's pretty-pretty hat:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2386907680_08b2f15c9d.jpg
So sweet! I love this type of little hat. They seem to be half hat/half headband and look great with sleek styles. When I had longer hair these looked brilliant with a low chignon. With super short I just pop it on.

gluegungeisha

04-06-2008, 07:19 AM

So sweet! I love this type of little hat. They seem to be half hat/half headband and look great with sleek styles. When I had longer hair these looked brilliant with a low chignon. With super short I just pop it on.

Yeah, I have a pretty difficult time figuring out what to do with my hair under hats. I actually managed to get my hair into a little bun that day, but I didn't notice that little hair tendril hanging out until later.

For me, it's not a matter of my ability to create interesting styles within the confines of the hat design, but a matter of time and practicality. I don't have time to fiddle with my hair in front of a mirror before work. I'm often running straight from a gym class to my dorm to work, all within half an hour, with most of that time is spent sponging off quickly, hydrating and getting dressed. I'll spend five minutes maximum fixing my hair and makeup.

rubyredlocks

04-06-2008, 07:15 PM

Yeah, I have a pretty difficult time figuring out what to do with my hair under hats. I actually managed to get my hair into a little bun that day, but I didn't notice that little hair tendril hanging out until later.

For me, it's not a matter of my ability to create interesting styles within the confines of the hat design, but a matter of time and practicality. I don't have time to fiddle with my hair in front of a mirror before work. I'm often running straight from a gym class to my dorm to work, all within half an hour, with most of that time is spent sponging off quickly, hydrating and getting dressed. I'll spend five minutes maximum fixing my hair and makeup.

I resemble that lack of time comment.lol
Actually,I like your fallen tendril. Your hair is perfect for these types of hats.Even if you just tucked your hair behind your ears it would still look adorable. The bonus of having your cute cut is you don't need much prep time.

Vintage Betty

04-08-2008, 01:49 AM

Wow ladies, you look stunning in your hats!

I've been posting over in the What Hat Are You Wearing Todayhat thread for a while, so if you don't mind, I'll start cross-posting here too, so there is a record of hats for persons who are looking for reference information. If you've seen these before, please skip, with my apologies.

Cheers-

Vintage Betty

Details about the hat:
1940's Burgandy Red Felt Hat
Red Ostrich Feather
Label reads: Abraham & Straus, a store in Brooklyn NY
Has a headband, which I placed under the beaded 1930's snood.
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/MD_1107/MD_111107_022.jpg
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/MD_1107/MD_111107_014.jpg

1920's cloche
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/betty_112507.JPG

Vintage Betty

04-08-2008, 01:50 AM

Vintage Betty

04-08-2008, 01:53 AM

Handmade 1920's cloche with rhinestones and exaggerated trim

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/betty_021408.JPG

1920's Wool Cloche, with modern ribbon and feather treatment and remade velvet brim

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/betty_111407a.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/betty_111407c.JPG

1950's (1960's?) Vintage Beret

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/betty_111507a.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/betty_111507b.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/betty_111507c.JPG

Vintage Betty

04-08-2008, 01:55 AM

1920's beaded cloche

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/betty12.jpg

Folly

04-08-2008, 02:04 AM

Wow ladies, you look stunning in your hats!

I've been posting over in the What Hat Are You Wearing Todayhat thread for a while, so if you don't mind, I'll start cross-posting here too, so there is a record of hats for persons who are looking for reference information. If you've seen these before, please skip, with my apologies.

Cheers-

Vintage Betty

Details about the hat:
1940's Burgandy Red Felt Hat
Red Ostrich Feather
Label reads: Abraham & Straus, a store in Brooklyn NY
Has a headband, which I placed under the beaded 1930's snood.
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/MD_1107/MD_111107_022.jpg
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/MD_1107/MD_111107_014.jpg

I have severe hat envy. I have an Edwardian style riding jacket that would look lovely with this!

Mojito

04-08-2008, 02:30 AM

This is a unique 1920's cloche with soutache embroidery and a fantastic interior label (note the arrow with the word FRONT), deco-era ribbon treatment and the banded sewing on the brim. I took a lot of pictures because I assumed people watching this thread would be interested in the details.

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/betty_120707.JPG
[IMG]
Yes! Thank you for posting the close ups - it won't come as a newsflash when I say I'm madly in love with it.

I'm keeping an eye out for darker cloches at the moment - I have a black capeline and a dark brown small brimmed cloche, but I'd like a nice, neat, close fitting black one - perhaps a "skull". I have a few straw and horsehair ones...need to photograph them properly.

Here's a new addition - I'm looking a bit bedraggled as I'd just arrived home, found it waiting for me, and plonked it on my head for a photo. It had a few bits and bobs for trim - straw soutache embellishement, a silk applique in a sort of deco pleat, some velvet flowers and odds and ends. Not too loud, but some of these colours will go well with a few of my day dresses.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/PelagicWobbegong/acquisitions/Hat2.jpg

epr25

04-08-2008, 05:19 AM

I was wondering what was over your hair? Is it a hair net with pearls? If so where did you get that?

Wow ladies, you look stunning in your hats!

I've been posting over in the What Hat Are You Wearing Todayhat thread for a while, so if you don't mind, I'll start cross-posting here too, so there is a record of hats for persons who are looking for reference information. If you've seen these before, please skip, with my apologies.

Cheers-

Vintage Betty

Details about the hat:
1940's Burgandy Red Felt Hat
Red Ostrich Feather
Label reads: Abraham & Straus, a store in Brooklyn NY
Has a headband, which I placed under the beaded 1930's snood.
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/MD_1107/MD_111107_022.jpg
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/MD_1107/MD_111107_014.jpg

1920's cloche
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/clothing_daily/betty_112507.JPG

Vintage Betty

04-13-2008, 10:40 PM

Wow-Mojito, that's a stunning cloche. What type of condition is it in?
Dd you get it off ebay?

I was wondering what was over your hair? Is it a hair net with pearls? If so where did you get that?

It's a pearled hair net, circa 1930 or so. I took it out of the package the first time to wear it for a dinner meeting with a Lounge member. I don't remember where I got it; but probably got it 15-20 years ago. There's some discussion about pearled snoods if you look it up, where I post additional pictures and some info on where to buy knitted snoods.

Mojito

04-14-2008, 02:51 AM

Vintage Betty

04-14-2008, 12:56 PM

More great hats, Vintage Betty! I've never seen one from the 20s in that style you have above, although I have seen some beret style hats from the era that aren't too dissimilar (in photographs, at least). What would would you say was your earliest piece of headwear?

Actually, I thought they were pretty common (And low-priced) for the working class woman? I'll see if I can pull some advertisements to support my theory.

My earliest hat I believe is from the early 1800's (It may be later). I have refrained from showing any pre-1920 hats. Is that something the ladies of this thread would also like to see?

Yes, it was an ebay purchase - one I'd forgotten I'd put a snipe on. Great condition, just a split on the crown (unnoticeable - it doesn't gape) and the ribbon you see running around the bring has just a weeeee bit of shattering. Otherwise in very good nick.

You seem to have exquisite taste Ms. Mojito, and I noticed you seem to purchase only high-end items - good for you! I have purchased many low end items, and am finally seeing the errors of my ways. Do you back the split at all? Or leave it as is?

Love your new avatar, btw.

Thank you so much! Me in an earlier time - many years younger and lighter! lol

Mojito

04-14-2008, 02:18 PM

Actually, I thought they were pretty common (And low-priced) for the working class woman? I'll see if I can pull some advertisements to support my theory.
I'd love to see them! I don't know even half as much about 1920s hats as I should, and am always keen to learn more - your posts are always so informative.

My earliest hat I believe is from the early 1800's (It may be later). I have refrained from showing any pre-1920 hats. Is that something the ladies of this thread would also like to see?

Yes please! I'd love to see them. I keep meaning to buy a general history of hats, but unfortunately specialist era titles keep getting priority...a better general knowledge of millinery never goes astray. And I bet they're gorgeous.

You seem to have exquisite taste Ms. Mojito, and I noticed you seem to purchase only high-end items - good for you! I have purchased many low end items, and am finally seeing the errors of my ways. Do you back the split at all? Or leave it as is?
I do tend to go after reasonably high end items - I'd rather save up and get an excellent item than several of lesser quality...mainly because I just don't have the space to store and conserve them all properly. Because I collect an older era, they're mostly not suitable for daily wear, so I have to maintain my regular wardrobe as well. I have a set budget for the collection, and any money I don't spent in one paycheck gets rolled over into the next to increase the vintage funds pool. I do keep a keen eye out for bargains, though, and a lot of the items are just excellent luck...often items that were poorly described or photographed. That cloche went for under $40. I've sometimes spent what looks like a lot of money on eBay items, but that's usually because I know what they go for retail.

We're currently discussing what to do with the split...it seems stable and is unnoticeable, but my mother - much more talented at these things than me - is looking at backing it, perhaps with some grossgrain ribbon.

Thank you so much! Me in an earlier time - many years younger and lighter! lol
It's gorgeous...do you have any close ups of the dress?

Laura Chase

04-14-2008, 03:02 PM

I would love to see your pre 1920s hats too, Bettie. I'm eagerly following this thread, love your hats.
Especially intrigued by your 1920's Merrimac Savoy Fur Velour Vintage Hat, I didn't know hats like that were worn in the 20's.

I saw the funniest hat today. It was from the late 50's, early 60's, I believe, and it was a bubble-shape hat embellished with white feathers all over. And guess what - the feathers were permed! They were shaped into lovely little curls, to the point where they resembled hair. It wasn't very flattering, in my opinion, or not on me anyway, but quite fun none the less!

I also bought two hats and got a third one for free. The free one is a 30's straw hat with guinea fowl feathers (http://www.bryerpatch.com/news/africa2000/birds/guinea.jpg) The two other hats are a 40's green felt hat from and a 50's beret in fur velvet. I shall post pictures as soon as I have done my hair in pin curls so it complements the hats.

Laura Chase

04-15-2008, 08:21 AM

Okay, so I couldn't resist wearing the green one today, even with straight hair.
Click on the images to see them larger...

40's felt (I think, anyway...) hat:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2416557766_c4fdcf16d3.jpg
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2416557766_6bb7eba8ff_o.jpg)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/2415733969_57126a8987.jpg
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/2415733969_5caf0265ed_o.jpg)

30's straw hat:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2415740179_ccf1c50710.jpg
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2415740179_ccf1c50710_b.jpg)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/2415741009_c3cff7056f.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/2415741009_c3cff7056f_b.jpg)

Smuterella

04-15-2008, 01:08 PM

that green hat is stunning

Mojito

04-15-2008, 01:44 PM

I love the soft green of that hat, Laura - it's so absolutely perfect with your colouring. Such a nice shape, too.

Laura Chase

04-15-2008, 02:12 PM

Thanks ladies, the color was really what I fell for too. About the shape, it's a soft hat so the shape can come to look pretty sloppy if I'm not careful, so I need to practice on how to shape it nicely, kinda like the gents can do with their fedoras, so I think I'll be peeping a bit in some of their threads on that topic.

If some of you ladies have good ideas on how to shape these kinds of hats, please do tell me. :)

ShrinkingViolet

04-15-2008, 11:46 PM

Pretty hats! I think I like the straw one the best. Are they pheasant feathers?
Straw hats somehow seem more wearable to me, in terms of strangers giving you funny looks, maybe because more and more people want to avoid sunlight and wear hats for that reason? [huh]

olive bleu

04-16-2008, 05:06 AM

lovin' those feathers.They seem to be in beautiful condition:)

Vintage Betty

04-18-2008, 07:54 PM

:eusa_clap WOW that green hat is stunning on you!
When do we get to see you model the lovely straw hat?
It really does seem to be in great condition.

fortworthgal

04-23-2008, 10:46 AM

I've been MIA from this forum for a while, but am back now and I am vowing that this evening I WILL take photos of my hat collection and post it here!

I am green with envy over everyone else's collections - you all have such lovely hats!

Mojito

04-23-2008, 12:31 PM

Thank you for showing us those older examples from your collection, Vintage Betty! I do love the Victorian pieces - and of course the blue cloche! You make me want to frantically google the ABE and find one of the books about headwear. I'm rushed for time, but am going to do a write up on my blog with some of my diamante bandeaus and a 1930s Juliet Cap.

Miss 1929

04-23-2008, 05:21 PM

I finally got this one dusted off enough to take a picture:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/027.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/025.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/026.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/ohmygah/030-1.jpg
I don't know how to crease it though.

You wouldn't crease it - it's from the late. 60s/early 70s and they wore them sticking up like a bobby helmet. But if your head is small enough to pull it down snug to the head, it can pass for the 20s. It looks like ti was an expensive hat originally!

fortworthgal

04-23-2008, 06:26 PM

Okay, at long last, here is my hat collection. I'm not 100% sure of the exact dates, but I generally lean towards buying 1930s-1950s.

I'll start with feathers. lol

Paid $5 for this one at the local flea market:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3303.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3302.jpg

My husband bought me this one for my birthday last year:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3304.jpg

This one was $10 at an antique store:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3310.jpg

This is a Hattie Carnegie I picked up at a local antique mall:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3301.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3300.jpg

More next post...

fortworthgal

04-23-2008, 06:26 PM

The rest came mostly from estate sales, usually $3-$5 each (although my large-brim black one was $1). I almost never pay more than $5 for a hat!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3305.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3306.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3307.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3308.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3309.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3311.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3312.jpg

As I am also somewhat into reenacting and collecting WWII women's militaria, these are some of the exceptions to my $5 hat rule - I paid a pretty penny for each of these! The Army Nurse hat in the center is a modern reproduction, it was the least costly of the three.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/pmburk/Vintage%20hats/DSCN3313.jpg

texasgirl

04-24-2008, 08:06 AM

fortworthgal, Great to see you back!!! Love all your hats, so cute!

deadpandiva

04-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Vintage Betty, What an impressive hat collection you have.

I just received my first Hatblock in the mail today. I am so exited. :)

fortworthgal

04-24-2008, 09:38 PM

fortworthgal, Great to see you back!!! Love all your hats, so cute!

Thanks, I'm glad to be back after my little hiatus! I'm less involved with reenacting now and more into just the vintage lifestyle, so I'm hoping there'll be a DFW FL get-together sometime this summer...

Laura Chase

07-19-2008, 03:47 PM

ShrinkingViolet, the feathers are guinea fowl, "perlehøne" in Danish. I've actually reshaped this straw hat a little, it was a tad too small and I wanted the top to be different, so I soaked it in water and shaped it and put it on my head while wet, and now the shape is just perfect for my head. That's the good thing about straw hats! I don't find them more wearable than felt hats, though, I love felt hats, I was in dire need for some straw ones for summer because I always fall in love with felt. Speaking of that, I wore this one today and remembered to snap some pictures:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2680731520_b210c2eab5.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2680731520_b210c2eab5_b.jpg)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/2680739458_9d4a04acd6.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/2680739458_9d4a04acd6_b.jpg)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2679928939_93a31bcd9d.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2679928939_93a31bcd9d_b.jpg)

It's nicer with pincurls! ;)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2681813023_f9b82fc4bd.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2681813023_f9b82fc4bd_b.jpg)

cherry lips

07-20-2008, 02:43 AM

:offtopic: Please excuse my little lipstick obsession, but what are you wearing here? It looks like a discreet rose to me. Please bring it on the 26th!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2681813023_f9b82fc4bd.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2681813023_f9b82fc4bd_b.jpg)

Laura Chase

07-20-2008, 03:26 AM

:offtopic: Please excuse my little lipstick obsession, but what are you wearing here? It looks like a discreet rose to me. Please bring it on the 26th!

It's MAC Vegas Volt. :)

I just saw that Vintage Betty asked for me to model the straw hat, I will remember to do that soon, now that it finally fits better.

I also reshaped the green one, does anyone know what the period correct way to shape the crown would be? If there is one such. But, it shouldn't bob up, right?

Vintage Betty

07-22-2008, 01:54 PM

Forworthgal, thank you for taking the time to photograph your hats! They are wonderful.

Can we see a picture of you wearing the Hattie Carnegie hat?

It's MAC Vegas Volt. :)

I just saw that Vintage Betty asked for me to model the straw hat, I will remember to do that soon, now that it finally fits better.

I also reshaped the green one, does anyone know what the period correct way to shape the crown would be? If there is one such. But, it shouldn't bob up, right?

Can you show us a picture? I can pull reference material if you want it to be period correct...but I always think a lady should go with her gut. You are sooo pretty in your photos! Those eyes! That skin!

Bartender, we seem to be missing page 11 of this thread. Can you recover it?

Vintage Betty

Miss Neecerie

07-22-2008, 01:56 PM

We just did the recovery -thing- and no additional page was added on my count.....

Sorry :(

07-22-2008, 02:01 PM

test

Vintage Betty

07-22-2008, 02:24 PM

Here's another hat from my collection. I lightened all the photos so you could see the detail, but the hat is actually jet black. It is supposed to be worn tilted on the head over the large Victorian hairstyles, but I couldn't show that with the glass head I pulled for display.

I believe this is a Victorian Mourning Hat, circa 1890, meant for full mourning.
I thought it was a toque, but apparently toques have no brim, so that guess is wrong.

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/1890s_toque1.jpghttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/1890s_toque2.jpg
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/1890s_toque3.jpghttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/1890s_toque4.jpg

Vintage Betty

07-22-2008, 02:25 PM

We just did the recovery -thing- and no additional page was added on my count.....

Sorry :(

Boo hoo! Thanks for trying!

Laura Chase

07-22-2008, 02:59 PM

Vintage Betty

07-22-2008, 03:17 PM

Vintage Betty, that one is spectacular. Do you collect any specific era hats and do you wear many of your hats yourself?

I was wondering if perhaps you know a good link to a page with a hat glossary or a book or something, I really need to get my hat terms down.

Yes, that is easily the best hat of my collection. But I'm sure Ms. Mojito will disagree, seeing as she has a different favorite era. ;) I seem to have a lot of hats from the 1800's, 1920's and 1940's. I never set out to collect hats from these eras, but hats, as I'm sure the gentlemen of the Lounge would agree, are like popcorn. You can't just have one. It's weird, I have a large batch of 1800's hats, but I never looked for them intentionally, they just keep falling into my lap. The green hat in my Avatar and the hat shown above were purchased from dealers for full price, so not everything in life is free.

I just like hats, and whether they are cheap or expensive doesn't matter, as much as I like the hat itself. I don't really wear the older hats any more, since I'm not doing costuming events currently. I like to wear some of the warmer hats during the Fall/Winter, but I do get strange looks around town, so I tend to wear the tamer hats.

I actually looked around the internet before posting that hat for a good hat resource, and didn't find anything that was really comprehensive with pictures. Maybe someone else has a favorite site? I do, however, have a favorite book that is in many reprints.

The book is The Mode in Hats and Headdress, by Wilcox. I'm sure that someone will state it isn't the most accurate of books, because all the images are drawings and not everything is exactly correct. They are correct, that this isn't the best possible book ever. However, the book itself has proven to be a great resource to me over 20+ years, and I have spent countless hours using it as a resource and studying the information. I should add that I own the 1946 edition, which is a library discard.

Before you buy your own copy (they start at $50-$100+) ask at your local library, to see if you can check a copy out, as the book is not to everyone's taste.

Do you need more referrals to good ladies hat books?

Vintage Betty

gingermore

07-23-2008, 12:55 AM

This is the first time I have visited this thread and I am blown away by the beautiful hats many of the ladies here have collected. I am so inspired. Laura Chase that hat looks beautiful on you. I'd love to see a photo with pin curls. Here is my modest contribution, a repro cloche from Circa (http://circavintageclothing.com.au/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2695359700_ac7fd389ec_m.jpg

sixsexsix

07-24-2008, 06:50 PM

i dont have very many, or a fancy head to show them on, but here they are:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/ohaxl/e42942db.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/ohaxl/baa9455a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/ohaxl/5c128e9f.jpg

Vintage Betty

08-01-2008, 10:02 PM

Gingermore, that hat looks lovely on you! And sixsexsix, great hats! When do we get to see them on your head??

Vintage Betty

08-01-2008, 10:13 PM

Here's a few more hats from my collection. If you see something you like, make me an offer as I'm going to start weeding hats out of my collection and I will be letting these go.

1920's girls bonnets

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/20s_girls_bonnet1.JPGhttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/20s_girls_bonnet2.JPG

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/20s_girls_ivory_bonnet1.JPGhttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/20s_girls_ivory_bonnet2.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/20s_girls_ivory_bonnet3.JPGhttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/20s_girls_ivory_bonnet4.JPG

1950's lace hat with rhinestone embellishments
Fedora Lounge Lore: This hat almost became the Ladies Globe Trotting Hat.

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/50s_lace_bonnet1.JPGhttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/50s_lace_bonnet2.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/50s_lace_bonnet3.JPGhttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/50s_lace_bonnet4.JPG

sixsexsix

08-02-2008, 08:36 AM

that navy blue bonnet is amazing! love it.

also i will start wearing my hats again in the fall....they are all felt so it's a bit too warm for summertime!

crwritt

08-13-2008, 06:31 AM

This summer DH and I attended a charity event that included an auction. Included in the "surprise basket" we bid on was a fancy straw hat from
http://queenofhats.com/index.php/cPath/90?osCsid=b6f40e9c10ab19b093e88523614a3d52
Of course it was Kentucky derby style, so super fancy and way too small for my head.
Last week I finally got over to her shop, just down the street from my Monday yoga class. I tried on so many hats, and was pleased for once that she had some that came in big sizes.

I ended up with the Wallaroo "Eden" hat in black http://queenofhats.com/product_info.php/cPath/90_52/products_id/440
Since I have a big head and lots of hair, it was still a little tight, so Dorinda, the shop owner, put it on the stretcher.

After stretching overnight, it fits comfortably, and I'm just thrilled with it.
I've been wearing this hat a lot, and having fun with the brim, which is so clever, it can be repositioned in many ways.It's great to accessorize with a scarf wrapped around or various ribbons and feathers.

So I guess I'll get to my question. I wonder how many ladies out there just don't wear hats because they have big heads and, like me, have never found a hat that fits?

LizzieMaine

08-13-2008, 07:43 AM

I'm with you -- I wear size 23 hats, and it's very hard to find any bigger than 22/22 1/2, at least around here. The best way around the problem is to look for hats that don't have to fully surround the head -- the little back-of-the-head styles of the early '40s are one good option, and I have one of these I've been wearing for years, a sort of pin-on beret. This style is also very good if you wear your hear in a front roll, like I do.

Sunny

08-13-2008, 08:39 AM

I certainly would wear more hats if they were easier to find in my size. I think I'm 22 1/2, Lizzie. What I do know is just set up an ebay search for "23". That way I don't eat my heart out over all the darling size 21's out there, or spend a huge amount of time asking sellers to post (often dubious) measurements. I recently just scored with this lovely Czech velour number. It's definitely not 1960s; I think it's late 1930s or early 1940s. It has an elastic cord to go around the hair, too. Size 23 and a wee bit loose, but I wear front rolls every day and I'd rather have the extra room.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/Nuranar/Vintage-Clothing/Hats/blvlvv4.jpg

Of course, I'm super picky about hat style, too. What I want (and can afford) simply doesn't show up often in any size.

Joie DeVive

08-13-2008, 10:08 AM

I have the same problem. 22 1/2 inch head.

Sometimes I just strike out as the hats are too small, but sometimes I get lucky. I just bought two at a yard sale that fit perfectly. One was a red and white 1940s ladies baseball cap! Think, A League of Their Own. It has the shorter bill, and a bow on the front. :)

To get around the size issue, some of the hats out of the 1950s more perch on top of your head than anything, so those work. Lizzie mentioned the ones that sit on the back of your head. Also handy are the ones that perch on the front of your head, such as the doll hat styles.

miss_elise

08-13-2008, 04:34 PM

i'm usually not a fan of hats, because i have too much hair...so i usually end up with those little hats that just perch on your head...not really very sun protector-y though... and hat pins are king...

Mojito

08-14-2008, 02:01 AM

I'm 23 around, so am always thrilled when other people put their hands up for the larger size brigade (my best friend is a 21 - 21.5...she refers to me as "Melonhead" and herself as "Pinhead"). I've had some success with teens hats that were made to accommodate more bouffant hairstyles, but I realise that these wouldn't be to everyone's taste. I've had some success and have a few lovely hats, but have still to find a perfect, neat, black skull cloche.

crwritt

08-14-2008, 06:09 AM

I just took out the tape measure and my head measures 23 1/2". I must be in the 99th percentile for head size. Of course that includes several pounds of hair.
I've been saving some hat patterns awhile, thinking I'll get around to sewing them, but realize that any fitted hat pattern is in for some sizing up to fit me.
My Dad had this trouble with hats, too. He used to get greek fisherman's caps at LLbean in XXL size.

LizzieMaine

08-14-2008, 11:42 AM

A few examples of my own hats -- it's taken me over 20 years to find this many that fit.

http://www.midcoast.com/~lizmcl/hat1.jpg

This one actually came in the hatbox shown -- a very nice Dobbs fedora, c. 1941-42. The size is marked 7 1/8 -- Dobbs was one of the few manufacturers of ladies' headgear that marked its sizes in mens' format.

http://www.midcoast.com/~lizmcl/hat2.jpg

No label of any kind. This one features two fabric-covered spring clips that pin to the sides of the head and tuck under the hair to hold in place. Nice halo effect.

http://www.midcoast.com/~lizmcl/hat3.jpg

Marked "BELVEDERE" by Henry Pollak, New York. An interesting curved brim style worn tipped slightly, but the sweep of the brim neatly clears my front hair roll. A bit too fancy for everyday wear, but looks very nice with a blue or grey suit.

http://www.midcoast.com/~lizmcl/hat4.jpg

This is the hat I wear most everyday in winter -- sort of a modified beret with an interesting snailshell fabric ornament on the side. Fits neatly over the back of the head. Merrimac Hat Co.

http://www.midcoast.com/~lizmcl/hat5.jpg

The perfect summer hat, c. 1934. No makers label, but this was a very very common style in the mid-thirties. It's a very light rayon with a stiff stitched brim, and fits nicely on the back of the head if your hair is rolled in front.

And finally, we have this one...

http://www.midcoast.com/~lizmcl/hat6.jpg

Standard-issue headgear for FL Bartenders. It's been a tough week.

Joie DeVive

08-14-2008, 12:14 PM

http://www.midcoast.com/~lizmcl/hat5.jpg

The perfect summer hat, c. 1934. No makers label, but this was a very very common style in the mid-thirties. It's a very light rayon with a stiff stitched brim, and fits nicely on the back of the head if your hair is rolled in front.

You have some beautiful hats Lizzie! I especially love the first and third ones.

I think I may have the long lost cousin of your summer hat. Mine's linen and someone turned up the back brim and stitched it in place, but they look pretty similar to me. I thought mine might be 1930s, but wasn't sure.
http://home.earthlink.net/~daemein/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/1930shat.jpg

LizzieMaine

08-14-2008, 12:29 PM

Yep, that's the exact style -- that fold across the top of the crown was a standard feature for this sort of hat. It was most often worn cocked slightly to the side, with the brim tipped jauntily over one eye, but it can work nicely as a back-of-the-head style if you pin it in place. Otherwise, the wind will whip it right off.

Joie DeVive

08-14-2008, 12:54 PM

Thank you for the information and advice Lizzie!!

I suspected it might be 1930s, but I wasn't positive. When I saw it at an estate sale I pounced on it like a cat on a mouse. It didn't even have a price on it, but I snatched it up anyway. I was surprised that it had been left behind with the other picked over hats. Imagine my surprise when the seller gave it to me for $1!!

crwritt

08-14-2008, 01:49 PM

Thanks for showing off you hat collection, Lizzie. Especially the helmet!

deadpandiva

08-21-2008, 05:05 PM

Vintage Betty

08-24-2008, 02:17 PM

I think I need a better photo but I can't tell if I am wearing this hat correctly. At first I thought it was a bonnet but it doesn't fit that way.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/IMAG0117_edited.jpghttp://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/IMAG0116_edited.jpg

Deadpandiva - you look so good in hats! When do we get to see your hat block?

There are two ways to wear your hat.

The first might seem uncommon to you, but you would actually push the hat FORWARD to be more obvious on your forehead. In other words, you lower the front to cover your forehead by about 2-3 more inches. This was a common technique for the lovely vamp in movies.

The second method is to perch the hat back more so that your front rolls would be around the front, and the hat perched back and up on your head. Hope this makes sense.

I'll rummage up some images later this week showing you how models wore them during the Golden Era.

olive bleu

08-28-2008, 04:08 PM

ok.what is the correct way to measure my noggin for hat size? I am another one with a huge head and have pretty much stopped looking for the past few years. I used to have a small collection, got stored in a friends basement..got water damage...no more hats. Every once in a blue moon, i will try some on, but they're about the right size for my kneecap.And i get discouraged. I have never tried bidding on any , or buying online because I have no idea what size I am. I know there is probably something here already on this.Help?

deadpandiva

08-28-2008, 05:05 PM

Thanks Vintage betty. I think I know what you mean, not that I'd mind seeing pics. I am assuming I'll need a hat pin to keep it perched on the back of my head.

deadpandiva

08-28-2008, 05:08 PM

olive bleu

08-28-2008, 05:16 PM

That's perfect! have now book marked! Thank you!:cheers1:

Miss 1929

09-05-2008, 10:26 PM

Brown felt and fox 30s:
http://a584.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/5/l_508dd5e7a440c2f53460790e28853117.jpg

Black velvet and transparent black straw 30s:
http://a831.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/13/l_366ffdd5283df200e416591a03c1127e.jpg

Just a beginning... there must be more pictures!

Laura Chase

09-06-2008, 01:28 AM

Oooh, I just remembered why this is my favorite thread! :D

olive bleu

09-06-2008, 03:36 AM

Lovely hats Miss 1929, I'm especially lovin' the top one w/ the fur :)

MaryDeluxe

09-06-2008, 07:24 PM

mackenzie

09-18-2008, 03:29 AM

LelaViavonie

09-18-2008, 08:05 AM

OOOoooo Miss1929 that 30s hat is amazing!

It's been so long since I've shared anything so here's a cute 40s butterfly hat I picked up this summer.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2739083011_a85fe64841.jpg
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That is sooo adorable... I love the look of hats.. but have no idea how they would look on me..

I think I will head to the next estate sale and see if I can find one :eusa_doh: :)

texasgirl

10-07-2008, 08:51 AM

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/leluxe6215.jpg

Joie DeVive

10-07-2008, 09:24 AM

That is sooo adorable... I love the look of hats.. but have no idea how they would look on me..

I think I will head to the next estate sale and see if I can find one :eusa_doh: :)

Actually, if you want to find out what hat styles work for you, you might have better luck trying a vintage clothing store first. This will let you try on lots of styles, and then you'll know what you want to look for at estate sales, on ebay etc. Most estate sales I've seen only have a few hats at most, and often all similar styles (because that's what looked good on that lady...). While not as cost effective, a vintage clothing store would give you more choices for shopping. And if the prices are outrageous, you can always look at the price tag sigh and put it back. ;)

newtovintage

10-07-2008, 11:06 AM

I love hats. I'm not sure if I can pull them off but I have been buying them just the same.

I made this one. It's insane so I don't wear it in public.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture774.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture689.jpg
I made this one for a friend last Christmas
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/deadpandiva1/Picture686.jpg
I have some nice ones but no pictures I'm afraid.

I ABSOLUTELY love your second and third hats in these pics. I would love to make some for myself. Can you tell me how you made them? I would really like to know. Thank you in advance.
Sarah

Mojito

10-07-2008, 12:39 PM

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/texasgirl_333/leluxe6215.jpg
That's fantastic, Texasgirl! I nearly bought it as well - it's such a lovely rich colour. I went for the navy and ivory capeline and the bicorn toque instead as they matched outfits I already have and the burgandy hat wouldn't have fit my head so I'd have had to give it to a friend, but I'm so pleased that the it went to the best home!

Cricket

10-07-2008, 01:21 PM

I wear hats a lot because they are my weakness. But now I am so glad that is starting to get chilly again. I can pull all my winter hats out.
Lovely hats ladies! As always, classy and beautiful.

deadpandiva

10-07-2008, 05:05 PM

I ABSOLUTELY love your second and third hats in these pics. I would love to make some for myself. Can you tell me how you made them? I would really like to know. Thank you in advance.
Sarah
I didn't make the second one, but It could be made with a hat block and a wool hood. I made the bottom one from a retro pattern. I think it's geared towards theater costumers.
http://www.hatsupply.com/hat_patterns.htm
It's number 127.

texasgirl

10-08-2008, 07:20 AM

That's fantastic, Texasgirl! I nearly bought it as well - it's such a lovely rich colour. I went for the navy and ivory capeline and the bicorn toque instead as they matched outfits I already have and the burgandy hat wouldn't have fit my head so I'd have had to give it to a friend, but I'm so pleased that the it went to the best home!

Thanks Mojito! Yours sound lovely too-pictures? Are they from Vintage Martini too? I saw the red one in his shop, but I didn't have anything red. But I kept thinking about it-lol. So I got online, and I found something I think will be perfect. Sometimes the hat just has to come first-lol.

Mojito

10-09-2008, 01:18 AM

Yes, I grabbed them online when Vintage Martini started their recent 40% off sale (along with a rust coloured 30s dress).

That red hat is *definitely* worth building an outfit around!

Here's a new one - the photo cracks me up, as there's a fold set in right down the middle that makes it sit very high and gives me an absolute egg-shaped head! Can't wait to steam it out, but for the moment it's a crack up (this is not what I'd wear it with, of course - it was plonked on my head when I arrived home from work and found the package):

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g44/PelagicWobbegong/acquisitions/DSC00952.jpg

Lorena B

10-13-2008, 02:25 AM

These are my fav

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/lorena54_album/HPIM2176.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/lorena54_album/HPIM2177.jpg

Lorena B

10-13-2008, 02:28 AM

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/lorena54_album/HPIM2174.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/lorena54_album/HPIM2178.jpg

Dear me!! the pics are enormous,:o i am sorry about their size, ill try to make my next pics smaller

Vintage Betty

10-14-2008, 10:30 AM

Lovely hats ladies!

Since I went into storage recently, I grabbed some hats to photograph. Sorry if some of the photos are blurry. All black hats are actually very dark black, I have lightened the photos to see the details

I'll add detailed descriptions when I get some time.

Cheers-

Vintage Betty

Crepe Mourning Hat

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian1a.JPGhttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian1b.JPG

Vintage Betty

10-14-2008, 10:36 AM

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian2a.JPGhttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian2b.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian2c.JPGhttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian2d.JPG

Actual color:

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian2e.JPG

Leila de la May

10-14-2008, 10:45 AM

I love your hats lorena, you must have very good taste and luck.:rolleyes:
I'm trying to build up a little collection but I only have a couple of real vintage ones, the others I have are mostly vintagey looking thrift store finds.
I'll have to take some pictures and show you all.

Vintage Betty

10-14-2008, 11:04 AM

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian3a.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian3b.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian3c.JPG

Vintage Betty

10-14-2008, 11:23 AM

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian4c.JPGhttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian4a.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian4b.JPG

Vintage Betty

10-14-2008, 11:25 AM

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian5a.JPGhttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian5c.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian5b.JPG
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian5d.JPG

Vintage Betty

10-14-2008, 11:26 AM

http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian6a.jpghttp://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian6c.jpg
http://www.needlewoman.com/ebay_auctions/fedora_photos/hats/victorian6b.jpg

decodoll

10-14-2008, 02:12 PM

You have some really lovely hats, Vintage Betty! I took pics of my vintage ones today. Some of them are in need of a little freshening up.

http://img27.picoodle.com/img/img27/3/10/14/decodoll/f_30sstrawm_d620c5a.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/decodoll/f_30sstrawm_d620c5a.jpg&srv=img27)

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/3/10/14/decodoll/f_30sVelvetm_f76ba79.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/decodoll/f_30sVelvetm_f76ba79.jpg&srv=img02)

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/3/10/14/decodoll/f_50sPurplem_4e847d2.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/decodoll/f_50sPurplem_4e847d2.jpg&srv=img37)

http://img27.picoodle.com/img/img27/3/10/14/decodoll/f_dollboaterm_1f75708.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/decodoll/f_dollboaterm_1f75708.jpg&srv=img27)

http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/3/10/14/decodoll/f_BlackTiltm_08a955d.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/decodoll/f_BlackTiltm_08a955d.jpg&srv=img03)

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/3/10/14/decodoll/f_BrownSlouchm_9e1309d.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/decodoll/f_BrownSlouchm_9e1309d.jpg&srv=img02)

to be continued... :)

decodoll

10-14-2008, 02:25 PM

http://img27.picoodle.com/img/img27/3/10/14/decodoll/f_GreenSlouchm_282c3ce.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/decodoll/f_GreenSlouchm_282c3ce.jpg&srv=img27)

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/3/10/14/decodoll/f_NavyTilt2m_596189a.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/10/14/decodoll/f_NavyTilt2m_596189a.jpg&srv=img37)

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