A HAT FOR ALL SEASONS: HEAD TO SHOPBOP’S MAJOR PRE-SPRING SALE!
Use PROMO CODE “BIGEVENT16” at checkout for incredible springs savings!!
The images below will guide you through the many ways you can style the universal golden hat: the fedora! From boho-chic maxi dresses to washed-out vintage jeans and lovely lace frocks, I’ll show you how a simple felt fedora can transform your entire look effortlessly! Shop each look directly by clicking on the image links below each photo!
MAXI DRESSES
A neutral olive-brown or tan hat is the perfect color for all-purpose wear and packing for trips! I like to have a mid-sized fedora (not too big, not too small) for my brownie locks so it’s versatile and easy to travel with! Shop similar printed dresses with sleeves by clicking on the images below! [Queretaro, Mexico]
A monochromatic, ribbon-trimmed dark mid-sized fedora like this one in black (or navy!) with a structured brim will tone down anything too dressy for daytime but keep your cool. [Washington, DC]
An oversized felt fedora boasts boho vibes, perfect for any season and any flowy boho look. [Washington, DC]
JEANS and SHINY THINGS
Goldie locks looked for the perfect size, not too big and not too small! The same principle should apply when pairing bold pieces like sequins and oversized accessories – keep them in neutral colors to find the right balance! This grey oversized “Piper” hat by Brixton is on sale now under $60 – shop the link below! [Union Market, DC]
Oversized floppy fedoras with ribbon trim are perfect to spruce up a minimalist look – with a 50-shades of grey outfit palette, you can play up the color in your other accessories! [Brooklyn, NY]
Draw attention to small details like subtle embroidery by accentuating with accessories – floppy hats and statement bags will pull the entire look together! MAJOR SALE ON THIS HAT AND TOP! SHOP the links below! [Mexico City]
LADYLIKE in IVORY and LACE
Worried you look too girly in frilly lace? Add warm hues like a chocolate brown felt hat and simple sandals perfectly fit for a Sunday brunch or bridal shower! [Petit Ermitage, West Hollywood]
![Lovely in ivory and lace! Add a small structured fedora in an earthy tone for a fresh twist on this polished look! [Petit Ermitage]](https://www.thecentralsteppes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/petit-ermitage-garden-full-length-lace-dress.jpg)
Lovely in ivory and lace! Add a small structured fedora in an earthy tone for a fresh twist on this polished look! [Petit Ermitage, West Hollywood]
Same idea goes for florals! A mid-to-oversized floppy hat is always a win! [National Gallery of Art]
This morning I walked down the street to grab my daily 4-shot latte and saw something truly magical… magnolia blossoms on the trees outside my building!! GAHHHH! Is it really spring?! Is it finally here?! Could it be?! Yayyyy… Ohhhh WAIT. It’s now 10 hours later and snowflakes are falling outside my window. Le sigh! So I guess I’ll have to curb my end-of-winter enthusiasm for a few more days (or weeks) and spend more time indoors than I’d prefer. Buuuuut, that doesn’t mean I can’t start planning some fun warm-weather outfits now does it?! And what perfect timing – the amazing SHOPBOP sale is in full swing for all things transitional season-wear and spring! And the best part of that is, I can shop the sale from the comfort of my couch with a hot cup of cardamom tea and Broad City in the background!
Depending on how much you spend, you can save up to 25% through Saturday, March 5th @ 11:59 p.m. PT (you get an extra 3 hours east coasters!!) with code BIGEVENT16! A lot of you have asked me to write a blog post on how to find the perfect hat, so I decided I’d kill 2 birds with 1 stone and share my favorite picks from the Shopbop sale and my favorite hats for all head types! Check my shopping guide below for the perfect hat to complement your head at every price point, complete with tips and tricks!
Use promo code BIGEVENT16 for additional savings on nearly all merchandise: 15% off orders $250+, 20% off orders $500+ and 25% off orders $1000+!
FEDORAS: The universal hat that looks good on pretty much everyone and every head shape! This is my fave, go-to style for day or night, boho chic or effortlessly sleek. I prefer the mid-size and oversized brim fedoras in any neutral color (grey, camel, olive, brown, navy or black), but there are some girls who like the Trilby short-brim style. Trilby hats can look good with a pixie cut and cut-off shorts (jhorts!) on a balmy summer day, but the more versatile season-agnostic hats have mid-sized and oversized brims! I love these in all colors, but if you can only get one, I recommend a nice neutral color that will go with everything, like these beauties below:
LOSING MY HEAD OVER ALL THE HATS I WANT! ($): If you want to try a bunch of different styles, colors and sizes, here are my favorite picks under $60! When I want the same hat in multiple colors, I usually go for one of these Brixton hats linked below (you can also find them at Revolve Clothing, Urban Outfitters and Nordstrom!) or a Topshop pick!
NOT TOO BIG, NOT TOO SMALL… THIS ONE’S JUST THE RIGHT SIZE! ($$): Mid-range prices will keep you on trend but deliver the quality you’re looking for in a hat that will weather through a few seasons or more, like these nicely constructed toppers from Club Monaco and Hat Attack, under $100.
I’LL WEAR YOU FOREVER AND EVER TILL SWEAT DO US PART! ($$$): These are investment pieces that will stand the test of time. If you’re like me and like to wear hats with EVERYTHING till you sweat through the wool on those sweltering summer days and then swear off hats for the rest of the year… but want something you can count on that will never lose its shape or style, it may be worth investing in one of these > $100 beauties by it-girl favorites Janessa Leone or Eugenia Kim!
Check back this weekend for more styles like Panama Hats and Beanies, which are great for this transitional season as well!
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