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1. "How do I get a hat to fit right? They never do in the department stores..."
We customize to your head size when you order a hat... in the shop, we help you choose and then adjust accordingly.... |
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2. "How do I know what style suits me?"
Please see our amusing article "The Perfect Hat" for some insights on this question...when in doubt, ask! |
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3. "Where do I wear a hat?"
I usually say on your head... but seriously, anywhere outside is a great place to wear a hat. Indoors, at cocktail parties, galas, receptions.... |
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4. "Do I need a special occasion to wear one of your hats?"
Every day you open your eyes and breathe is enough to celebrate - hats are there to help you feel special. |
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5. "Will people look at me if I wear a hat?"
Yes, especially men! |
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6. "How do I take care of my hats?"
With straw, a damp sponge will do to remove soil. Felt can be brushed -- the Victorians used soft silver
handled brushes for their hats. Store them well -- usually one in a hatbox, upside down, in a nest of
tissue, especially if it's an important hat. |
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7. "Can hats be restored?"
If a hat is made carefully, of quality material, it can usually be restored, changed, and re-modeled. We
supply this service quite often for our customers. |
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8. "Are there different hats for different seasons?"
Victorians wore straw trimmed with velvet in the fall. Flappers wore pale felts in the summer with their
"summer furs." Climates are different around the world so when you travel, seasons may overlap. Wear something
appropriate to your life and you can't go wrong. Remember, it's your head and when in doubt, ask! |
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9. "Is it hard to buy a hat as a gift?"
If you know a person's style, it's very easy to buy them a hat, and everyone loves the fantasy of a new hat! We have gift
certificates for those in doubt, and we're always available for a quick consultation. |
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10. "How can you tell if it's a good hat?"
"Good" is relative, but certainly, there should be no glue, unless feathers are involved. Fur, felt, and real straw, not
plastic or paper. Hand stitching, generous, and careful construction is important, too. But most of all it should make your
eyes light up when you put it on! |
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