Instead, many will be looking for the signature hats worn by the ... told ABC News. "When women got dressed up, especially when they were going to church and formal events, the woman's crowning ...

Big, floppy straw hats have endless styling potential – you can pair it with something more casual like a coverup for a day at the beach or even try throwing on an elegant sundress for a more ...

“But that has changed, and hats are now reserved for more formal occasions,” she concluded. Despite being a strict royal family rule, there are times when royal women are not allowed to wear hat ...

Attendees were encouraged to dress in their Sunday best, and for women, that meant wearing elegant hats. Over time, the hats became more elaborate, more colorful, and more creative—turning into ...

Women especially were encouraged to wear ... Attendees will wear elegant and large hats in the Churchill Downs section of the Kentucky Derby, with much of the headwear decorated with feathers ...

Royal protocol says that women must wear hats to all formal royal occasions, an etiquette rule that dates back to the 1950s, when it was seen as improper for upper class and royal women to show ...

no formal look is complete without a hat to top it off. Royal protocol dictates that women must wear hats to all official occasions. It's a stipulation that dates back to before the 1950s ...

Attendees to the 34 th annual Mad Hatter's Luncheon showed up in hats elegant and fantastical - some ... competition at this benefit hosted by the Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera ...

When did men start joining in with hats of their own ... It's honestly just a matter of wearing something formal. For women though, there are many characteristics commonly witnessed.

Intricately cut dresses would be decorated with low-key but elegant trimmings ... hems softer, and hats smaller to make it easier and more convenient for women to ride in cars.

When the Kentucky Derby began in 1875, both American and British women alike ... admission infield, hats tend to be eccentric, while those in the seated areas verge toward elegant.