Hand in hand to styling your outfit with a new hat, one of the things we as hat folks love to do is really make our hats well... ours!
This comes in many forms, from something as simple as how you wear the hat on your head - forward, worn popped back, maybe tipped at a jaunty angle for some extra hattitude and a sleek snap of the brim - to what you add to the hat itself from feathers, pins, to fresh bands.
While we're going to leave angles and snaps up to you (and we always like seeing how you do you, so tag us on social media) let's talk hat accessories!
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One of the very easiest and fastest things to add that little extra something to your hat is a feather! Usually the bands of the hat will act as natural pockets and braces for slipping a feather right in, and with a whole assortment of different colors and styles to choose from, you have the option to keep it neutral or add some zing with bright pops of greens, blues, white or even pinks!
Something else you can play with is the hat band itself. If you have an old hat and want to change up the look, you can always replace it with a new solid or striped grosgrain ribbon - just be sure to check how the old band was attached to the hat. If it was stitched on, you just simply pop the stitches and hook the new band right on.
If you'd like to keep the ribbon band on, but want to change up the look in some way, layering on a thinner horsehair band or a leather band is also an option. It'll add dimension and visual interest to your look, which is always a win in our books. For the hat wearer on the go and ready to hit the trails, you can fashion a more rugged look adding on some stampede strings too which will give you some security against the wind if you're hiking or boating and don't want to lose your hat.
Bands and feathers are also handy if you're trying to match certain colors in an outfit you may be wearing to an event, so keep that in mind if you have a favorite hat that you prefer wearing, but it isn't quite matching the look you're trying to pull off with your attire. Sometimes all it takes is one simple tweak and you're good to go!
If you're curious and want a hand styling your hat in person, our Annapolis store did some tips and tricks of styling hats as well over here. They still have some accent pearl pins as well as the long hat pins in limited supply for any super wide brim summer straw hats needing a fresh look.
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As always, if you have any questions on styling or need help finding your perfect summer hat, we're always happy to help! Feel free to reach out to our customer service at 888-999-HATS (4287) or by email at hats@hatsinthebelfry.com. Want to come see us and shop in person? Come visit us at 103 Main Street in Downtown Annapolis!
