My Winter Wardrobe (Part Two)
After avoiding hats for many years and suffering through many cold winters as a result, I've finally decided to get serious about finding one that works for me. Reader "Pame9" recently reminded me of Eugenia Kim's chic and expansive collection (thanks Pame!) and now I'm a little obsessed with this houndstooth one. It satisfies all my criteria: I wanted a style that, aside from offering warmth, doesn't fit too snugly (to avoid hat head) and isn't too thick or woolly a knit (to minimize static cling). The checkered fabric, leather trim, and pared-down shape amount to a cool-but-refined take on an outdoorsy trapper—it's definitely cozy but still satisfyingly sleek, which was just what I wanted (but didn't think was possible) from a hat.
November 30, 2007
This hat is so cute! You're right. It's cozy but still actually chic. Thanks for the tip.
omg! i have a pair of Eugenia Kim fur leopard print ear muffs that make me so happy-- and warm.
very cute...but can be get a non $231 option?
Here are 3 more I really like, all under $60:
LL Bean Bomber Hat (real fur! $39.50!)
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=mad-bomber-hat&categoryId=45061&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=502987&cat4=502976&shop_method=pp&feat=502987-tn
Banana Republic Soft Fedora (very 70's Lauren Hutton, $58)
http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=21811&pid=515160&scid=515160002
Urban Outfitters Tweed Conductor Hat (so cute and only $28)
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=B21EDED574C4972F275D2057FCBCF0A8.app11-node2?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=13622295&parentid=W_ACC_HATS&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=9&navAction=poppush&color=