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Home » Fashion
Accessories » Women's Hats
Hats
and caps are the most common headgear used by women. Let's take a closer
look at these fashion accessories.Hats usually have a high crown, and a wide brim. Primarily used to cover the head, women's hats have evolved as fashion accessories. Hats may also be used to make an individualistic style statement, to accentuate height, to protect against the weather, for political/religious reasons, as a uniform, or to simply attract attention! Materials Used Hats are made of different materials like:
The different kinds of hats that women are listed below:
History of Women's Hats Way back in the Middle Ages (476 A.D - 1453 A.D), the Church decreed that women should cover their hair. Women obeyed. And the hat was born. Though the hat was born out of sheer necessity, it took a subtle turn towards fashion in the 16th century when milliners created hats from straw and felt. The term 'milliner' refers to a person who makes hats. This term originated fro the fashion hub Milan (Italy), which was well known for its straw hats called 'Millaners'. Interestingly enough, in those times, making hats was considered a woman's profession. By the 18th century, women's hats underwent a lot of changes in style, and the materials used. Hats and bonnets were made from straw, velvet, simulated straw hats made from paper and cardboard, grass, and tulle. Bonnets, besides covering the head of the wearer, sported a veil that prevented the wearer's face from coming in direct contact with the rays of the sun. The bonnet was popular during the 1900s, when milliners experimented with different materials and styles. This was the first step towards the evolution of women's hats as a fashion accessory. Hats were adorned with flowers, ribbons, feathers, veils, and lace, while their brims were wider, and the crowns flatter. Hat pins were used to secure hats with large brims. However, World War I saw a decline in the use of hats, and elaborate styles were frowned upon. Gradually, it came to be known as an accessory that was associated with the upper classes. The 1980s saw a revival of hats, especially with patronage from women who belonged to royal families, and their inclination to wear hats. Over the ages, hats have been used for a multitude of reasons besides being status symbols, protective headgear, and fashion statements. How to Choose a Hat Women should keep the three Cs in mind when choosing a hat.
Okay, so you just set your heart on a hat perfect for that evening do. But is it right for you? Try the hat on and feel the comfort quotient. If you feel confident, and the sits comfortably on your head, go for it! Color When choosing a hat, there are two things to be considered in terms of color.
Contour Facial contour should be taken into account while choosing a hat. Tall women should avoid hats with tall crowns, and short women should choose hats with brims that are upturned at the sides (to give an impression of added height). Women with a small face should go in for small, dainty hats which hug the head. The brim of the hat should turn away from the face (upturned) and trimmings should be minimal. Large-faced women should avoid hats with tapering crowns. The shape of a woman's face determines the hat she should wear.
Hats Care Hats are delicate fashion accessories, and a little bit of care and caution will go a long way with them. Here's how to keep this piece of sophisticated headgear in a way that'll make people take their hats off to you!
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