My two year search for a boater hat is finally over! Ever since the boater hat trend came about I’ve wanted to get my hands on one. Unfortunately two years ago my only options where real, $100+, haberdasher versions on ebay that I couldn’t afford or cheesy, costume emporium gondola plastic hats.
Bitten by SJP button up, H&M denim trousers, Nine West boots, and straw boater (see below).
I didn’t give up because I knew sooner or later Urban Outfiters et. al. would come out with more affordable, hipster versions and they didn’t disappoint! Enter Nasty Gal’s Straw Boater:
At $18 it fits nicely into my monthly fashion budget, which currently is pretty much non-existent.
As the weather continues to warm up I plan on wearing my lovely new boater with almost everything – shorts, skirts, dresses. I wore it to a Braves game the other day and got enough confused stares to make me think the purchase was more than worth it.
Hurrah! How grand to finally find the perfect boater after ALL that time.
i LOVE this entire look on you!
FAB-U-LOUS! 🙂 Loveee that hat on you! And you totally rocked out this look!
Fantastic outfit, and great that you found a great hat. i didn’t know these things are called boater hats. I see straw and call it straw. LOL. Urban has been rocking some lately, too.
You look amazing.
I miss Bitten.
love it!!!! the hat looks great on ya! i can def not pull that off!
Perfect! I’m so glad you found one in your price range, because this style is really fitting on you.
Confused looks? Probably because they were bummed they didn’t think of wearing a dope hat to the baseball game. Great pick and great look. I think girls need to embrace hats of all kinds way more.
SUPER cute! I am soooo into it. I am also impressed you have a monthly fashion budget. I should start doing that!
pretty pretty you! i adore the double d-(enim) outfit. looks fantastic on you and the hat is greatness- i just bought an straw hat too today. and the photo is really divine-love how the sun comes to take you away.
xx ediot
Oh so perfect! I’m digging the denim on denim look too. And forget the weird looks. I forget what Georgia fashion can be like sometimes! When I was talking to a girl about wearing boots with skirts and dresses she goggled at me and I remembered where I was for a moment.
i love it! i’ve been looking for one as well but unfortunately i have a large head so it’s a little impossible to find the right one for the right price.
your outfit is super cute-totally ready for an italy vacation haha
Love the jeans and hat! Question about the hat: So I have a large/long head, how’s the fit of the hat? 🙂
I have a pretty big head and the hat is snug, but it fits. So it might work for you!
ooooooh. I’ve been loving the boater trend from afar but at 18 dollars and a leftover UO giftcard in my pocket, that may change. Funny hats are a must for summer, I lived in this little cloche hat last summer.
Oh, boater hats! You look great in yours!!! I tried on about 20 while I was in Osaka, but my noggin was just too darn big. sigh. Big noggin = big brain? Maybe?
You look great in your new boater!
Hooray!! Love it Cath lookin’ awesome girlie. 🙂
xx Love & Aloha
i’ve seen a lot of floral print boaters in Seoul nowadays!! yours is cute too!
Loves it! You look great. I’m in dire need of expanding my hat collection. I love how you styled it!
xo, becs
Tell me more about your budget on my blog – totally fits with my “fashion budget” post.
It’s super cute on you, I’ve been looking for a suitable summer hat lately. I don’t think I can pull off a boater but I would love to get my hands on a straw fedora.I keep eyeing F21 for one 🙂
pretty lighting and im loving the new hat!!
ps///im having a green giveaway, be sure to check it out!
jess//s
That hat suits you so much!