With summer upon us, it is time to break out the strappy sandals, sundresses and hats. Hats? Yes, hats! I think hats are a summer staple that many people are scared to try out, which is why I was drawn to this Fashionista’s confident choice in accessory. Her whole outfit is on-trend; from the flirty, floral shorts paired with a cropped sweater to the Rebecca Minkoff purse and matching booties; this outfit screams summer fun. What ties the whole outfit together, though, is her big, floppy hat.
This Fashionista’s hat makes her outfit more casual and is perfect for summer days walking around the city or grabbing lunch with friends. Hats are also ideal for those days when your hair just won’t cooperate or you’re running late and have no time to get it together. You can look perfectly fashionable and hide the fact that you really just laid in bed much longer than you should have. Not only are hats fashionable, but they are practical as well. Here in Milwaukee, the weather can be totally unpredictable in the summer; one day it is 80 degrees and sunny and the next it is 50 degrees and raining. Hats can protect you from the sun, rain or the gusty wind; they do it all.
Many people steer clear of hats because they think they can’t “pull off” the look, but there are so many types of hats to try out. A floppy, felt hat like this Fashionista’s is perfect for a fun, feminine look. You can also rock a straw fedora for a simple, casual look or a printed snapback to complete a sporty outfit. Just make sure the hat works with your outfit and is the right shape for your frame and you’re good to go.
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “The thing with hats is that you just have to try them. I used to think they looked bad on me, but the first time I actually wore one I realized that wasn’t true. Hats are all about confidence, so don’t be afraid to wear a simple outfit and rock an awesome hat.”
