This was the first vintage hat I ever bought. Twenty bucks at a neighborhood thrift joint, and I was a goner: there was no turning back. It languished in my Etsy shop for over a year before I saw sense and tucked it back into my personal collection. I’d love to wear it more often, but a piece like this – real fur, guys – demands center stage in whatever outfit it’s lucky enough to complete. A plaid dress from Lucky Dry Goods, plus matching belt & necklace for a pop of kitsch, was just the thing.
As my style evolves toward elegance, my taste in hats grows somehow bolder. A simple day dress, a standout coat, and a veritable monster atop my head? 20 ccs of that, please.
Hat & gloves: vintage, thrifted
Dress: ’50s vintage, via Lucky Dry Goods on Etsy
Coat: ’40s vintage, via Calendar Girl Vintage on Etsy
Necklace, belt, & shoes: thrifted
My Kingdom for a Hat 
That hat is a thing of commanding beauty. I can scarcely believe it failed to sell. Clearly though, the vintage powers that be wanted to ensure that it stayed with you and how very kind of them to do, as it’s a stunner.
♥ Jessica