hats are very British ... my mother came to the US in her teens and ALWAYS wore a hat saying they are a sign of respect ... as children, we did too ... wish Americans would dress a bit nicer for church, weddings and funerals ... where do they think they are going ... am always shocked to see jeans and sandals ... of course you would never see me in heels the height Victoria Beckham wears ... but she is pregnant and has raging hormones!!! ;-)