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Across the Fence:  Wearing hats  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
 Posted - May 28 2007 : 10:56:15 AM
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It used to be that women did not leave the house without a hat on. The had all these amazing styles of hats available. I want to revive the tradition of wearing hats...now I just need to find some that I can wear!
Alee |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 11:13:13 AM
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i like hats .. and buy them .. but then end up 'carrying them around' mostly!
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 11:15:00 AM
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I love the look of hats, but I have such a huge head... it is realy hard to find one that fits.
I have one good winter hat that I bought over 10 yrs ago... I just found another one this past winter.
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 11:36:51 AM
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I love hats and have all kinds, both new and antique. Gloves should be worn too. In the 80's I NEVER went to a wedding without a hat and gloves. Unusual at the time, I was in my 20's.
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
"Go confidently in the directions of your dreams; live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler." - Henry David Thoreau
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Edited by - Kim on May 28 2007 11:37:25 AM |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 11:39:51 AM
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I love hats. Vintage hats especially. I don't know why I am drawn to them, but every time I see one my heart goes all a flutter! Sadly, I look horrible in hats.
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
Come visit me at:
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 11:57:29 AM
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I sell lots of hats at the Olympia farmers market, so there are people wearing them. I make knitted felted hats and some people can look good in anything, and then theres people like me who dont look good in hats, I never wear them to advertise hehe.I love watching people try on hats and see how they respone, its like the hat changes them right before my eyes. they act different with a hat on. LOL
I always like the hats the southern gals wear in the summer. Love hats, always was trying them on in stores.
I think as I get older IM LOOKING better in hats. lol
NOW, MaryJane looks good in HATS!!!!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 11:59:12 AM
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I love how in England you almost _have_ to wear a hat when you go to the racetrack. In someways I really envy old Europe because they seem to be a bit more in touch with some of these great old traditions.
I think I am going to find a good straw hat to wear this summer. We are running on a budget that is pretty tight this year since we are trying to buy our wedding rings and get the wedding put together, but nothing fit my mental image of a farmgirl more than being outside in a beautiful (and functional!) apron with a straw hat, working in the garden.
I would love to buy the straw hats that MaryJane sells or order one of their handcrafted hats that are made just for the person who orders them, but I think that will have to wait for a while. :)
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 12:17:09 PM
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I wear hats almost every day. Ball caps, Aussie Outback types, bucket types, and straws, and while riding young horses, a helmet. I have a haircut that's just made for hats, and they keep the constant sun off my face. I adore hats, and they keep my hair out of my way during my various activities.
The best way to get started in hats is to find some that look good on you. You'll have to try on a lot of them, and check them at different angles on your head. You can put the same hat on the back of your head and look stupid, and then move it more forward and at an angle and look smashing. Try 'em on! |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 3:01:35 PM
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i like hats I have some where between 40 and 60 maybe more, lost count, in our home my closet and all my kids closets are full of hat boxes like you wouldn't believe
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
Edited by - sunshine on May 28 2007 5:28:03 PM |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 3:04:30 PM
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My grandmother always told me every one looks good in a hat it is like putting a picture frame on a painting it is the finishing touch. People who think they don't look good in hats just are not use to it. Just an FYI from my Vavo
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
Edited by - sunshine on May 28 2007 5:27:24 PM |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 4:12:48 PM
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I like hats too, and I think I might look okay in one, but with my layered hair it would a mess!
I've bought several hat patterns off ebay over the last few months- a vintage Vogue wide brimmed sun hat, another more modern version of that same one (different company), and one with about 10 variations including a bucket type hat. I think they would sell good during the summer at a farmers market.
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 4:25:17 PM
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Sunshine I'm going to be on the look out for my kinda hat! I like several styles but I'll keep my eyes open! I'm going to be hat shopping! It would help outside too because I don't like the sun on my face at all!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
www.mikkijo.etsy.com
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 5:44:34 PM
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I am a hat-wearer! I have a pretty sad looking straw one that I wear outside all the time and the exact same one, only in great shape for Sundays and "going to town".(I say when you find the right hat, buy two!) I wear ball caps sometimes, knit hats in the winter and I have a great sort of cowboyish canvas hat for rainy days. I used to work in the accessories dept. at Montgomery Ward and my co-worker would always make me try on the hats; boy did we have fun!
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 6:15:26 PM
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| I too love hats....but my problem is that my head is very small and I can't find any that fit. Most hats cover not only my head but my ears and most of my face. Susan |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 7:01:12 PM
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I also luv hats & have a small(managable) collection of vintage hats.
I always keep one (straw type)in my car for sunny days as well as bad hair days! And yes I have a Red hat Too! every woman over 50 should!.LOL!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 7:01:39 PM
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mommom look for vintage or antique hats they tend to be much smaller. I inherited a lot from my husbands grandmother when she came to live with my husbands mother. Most of the vintage hats fit my children and not me
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
Edited by - sunshine on May 28 2007 8:08:33 PM |
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 7:32:04 PM
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| Thanks Sunshine. I didn't realize that vintage hats were smaller. I'll keep my eyes out for some! Mommom |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 8:17:11 PM
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mommom,
ebay is also a great source for vintage hats, just be sure to ask the seller specific questions before buying. Rememeber, the picture can be misleading. I have bought vintage items that looked awesome & then when I got them, it wasn't as nice. Knowing this, when I sell on ebay I try to point out any & all possible flaws & encourage potential buyers to ask questions before bidding.
But for the most part you will be amazed at the fun hats available there. Type in key words like straw/wool/vintage/color, to be more specific. Have fun shopping.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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kreativeblonde
True Blue Farmgirl
135 Posts
Amanda
Summerland
Ca
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2007 : 8:18:31 PM
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I, too, have a small head and it's not easy, but...I buy my hats in the kids department and voila they stay above my ears AND I can see where I'm going. I keep trying the cute adult ones, but it's just not cute when half your forehead disappears and the hat goes to just barely above your eyebrows and it covers half your ears. LOL!!! It's a great look-NOT!
In the summer I usually stick with baseball caps, except then my ears get burnt, so back to the childrens section. Last year I found some cute reversible 'bucket-style- hats in the kids section at kmart. I think I paid 5 bucks (so about 2.50 per side). I also (good lord I'm long-winded this evening) bought a kids sewing pattern that had some hats in it-figured that way I could make it fit my little head.
amanda
Too much of a good thing is wonderful.
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
687 Posts
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Posted - May 28 2007 : 8:36:07 PM
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Hardly ever wear them because I can't find ones to fit my big head. I do have a neat leather one, though, and a few football-team related hats...and one that merely covers my face, neck, shoulders, etc., from the sun so I don't have to get any more skin cancer (I have had two skin cancer surgeries already so I should look for some more hats that cover like umbrellas but maybe don't look as stupid. ;-)
Grew up on a farm...moved to da city...grew up a farmgirl! |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2007 : 7:08:11 PM
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I love hats too,
I too have a small head, with some hats you can put in some oh.....hmmm not felt but like a foam stuff you buy in the craft dept of walmart......it's soft, it's not foam, I can't think of the name, but it's by the felt and comes in a variety of colors. Iuse fabric glue and layer it in there till it fits.
Here's a pic of me in one of my favorite hats!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2007 : 09:02:42 AM
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Heather-
What a great idea! Thanks for the tip! I have a leather hat that I adore but it is just about half a size to big. I keep thinking maybe I can pick out the seams and re-sew it to fit but I am scared of ruining it! I will try your method first!
Alee |
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