Derby Day! And the only thing more enticing than the mint juleps are the fabulous derby hats! It it were up to me, I’d wear a fascinator every week {too bad I live in Houston and not London!} But today was a great day to whip out your fancy toppers ~ and the bigger, flashier and feathery the better!
I didn’t say ALL the derby hats were stylish. Some are definitely statement pieces! I’ll give this one a neigh, er, nay…
Truth be told, I’m really taking advantage of today’s derby fashion to write about my favorite new fedora. With spring in full swing and summer around the corner, I love the idea of shading my face from the sun ~ especially if you can do it in true CHiC style. As I wrote in my Easter post, not everyone can pull off the hat look, for one main reason… CONFIDENCE! If you walk in the room carefree and confident {instead of hiding underneath an are-you-sure-I-don’t-look-silly brim}, you’ll have gals seeking their nearest J. Crew to copy your look!
Some folks exude confidence with a hat and fedoras are an especially stylish, carefree, summer look. Below, you’ll find current styles from {top to bottom} J. Crew, Tory Burch and Banana Republic. I tried on all three and fell in love with the third one from Banana {but all three looks are great}. It will look stylish with jeans and a black blazer, a tank top and maxi skirt or a little sheath sundress and Ray-Ban aviators.
Let today inspire you to bring out your own spring/summer hats and wear them with confidence!
THE CHIC SCRIBE 