This Hat Though

 A few weeks ago after meeting with my teacher, Esquire, he asked me what I was doing after our session. My answer; “to buy a hat”. He was like um... ok... I had seen a wide brim gray hat with a turquoise feather that took up a significant amount of mental real estate. That’s how I know a certain item is meant for me; when I cannot stop thinking about it and all the fun we’d have together. Not remembering the name or location of the hat shop, however, can make finding said hat a challenge. But I’ve never been accused of having a lack of determination. I did remember which side of the street the shop was on, but “over there” didn’t get me far in my google search. I decided that City Hats looked similar to the window display I had in mind. The gray and turquoise wasn’t there but the vibe was the same. The clerk explained they changed the display often and that the feathers were added to pretty much any hat. Prices ranged approximately from $100 to $750. They have a fabulous Borsalino selection FYI. While “my” hat wasn’t found, the concept of the neutral wide brim with the bright feather pop was really what I was obsessed with. I love this one even more, for its tan and cream speckled base. I selected the purple and red feathers based on color and size. I tried out a bunch of feathers to settle on these. Damn, that was a fun activity!

To highlight the hat, I paired it with this denim palette. Classic cool head to toe. The hat has a 70’s rock vibe, as does the caramel colored coat with faux fur detailing. I love accessories that make me feel like an extra in the film “Almost Famous”. The bell bottom cut allows for that mood.

It’s really wonderful how one featured accessory can pop the F out of an entire look. Even if you’re not a hat chick and ready to expand your wheelhouse, choose your fave category of extras and push the envelope a little. This is all about having fun and learning what we feel comfortable getting away with.