More - I think companies who started that "dress down Friday" did a lot of damage to society.
Dodee

I agree.

I have a friend who had a Royal Wedding pj party for women only and they attired themselves with their new silk jammies and hats and they had a hoot - just to show it can be made fun. Hats are the in thing over there; can you ever remember seeing Queen Elizabeth without a hat on? Never! It is part of their attire when in public.

Seems to me in the US these days in some churches you're more likely to spot a Hooter's t-shirt than a hat.

My maternal grandparents were milliners in the first half of the 20th century, starting in an era when no self-respecting person of any age would go outdoors bare-headed. When I was growing up in Kansas women and girls still generally wore hats and gloves to church and some wore them for shopping, in restaurants and to club meetings and such - any time the other ladies might see you and think less of you if you didn't try to look prim and stylish. It was understood that as an expression of individuality a well chosen hat is hard to beat.

Is this just me? When I watch old movies I have the impression that hats on both men and women made them look older than they were.

The fasinators were interesting but I thought the ladies who wore the huge hats no one could see around were the worst in being considerate of others. All in all I think it was a nice affair and the bridel couple looked perfect. Take care.
Linda

I don't understand how that can possibly be true.

I agree, they were awful..Also was pleased with Camilla's hat, covered her face too much. I love hats but lets get real for the occasion. I don't think it mattered to the bride and groom, those wearing the funcky hats it just there way of being noticed since they aren't otherwise.

You may want to read the rest of this thread before you say such things about people and a culture you don't know.

To secure a fascinator or other hat, start with a tight pincurl. Look inside the hat...most of them have loops or a comb inside. Simply slide the comb firmly under the pincurl, add a couple of discreet bobby pins and your done!
With hat pins, you start with the same pincurl, but pin throught the hat, the pincurl and back out with the hat pin! Voila!!!
NOW you are Styling!!!

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!!! ;-)