Where can I buy a proper hat for a wedding a la Duchess of Cambridge but without huge price tag?

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missmillimentscardigan · 08/05/2015 14:41

Just that really. I want something more substantial than a fascinator, but not a big old wide brimmed hat. Does anyone have any ideas please? Ideally neutral in colour as I don't know what dress I'm wearing yet! Thank you!

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DuchessDisaster · 08/05/2015 15:16

Can you hire one? My mother does this quite a lot, gets lovely hats, but without the hefty price tag.

CloserToFiftyThanTwenty · 08/05/2015 15:18

Ebay!

Liveinthepresent · 08/05/2015 15:55

Another vote for hiring. I have done this a few times and have worn some amazing hats!

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 08/05/2015 15:57

What's your budget ?

nilbyname · 08/05/2015 15:58

John Lewis

FadedRed123 · 08/05/2015 15:59

Charity shops in 'posh' part of town or 'posh' suburb/village.

EuphemiaCoxton · 08/05/2015 16:02

Ebay search vintage pill box hat

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 08/05/2015 16:02

I was going to suggest JL too depending on budget.

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missmillimentscardigan · 08/05/2015 16:13

Thanks for the ideas! I would really like something like this www.lizzieshats.com/collections/1/504

And will have a look at JL too. I don't really know what my budget is - it depends whether I'm hiring or buying. The hat I linked to is about £100 to buy, so maybe £30 to hire? So I don't know whether it might be better value to buy it, iyswim. Or maybe I'm just thinking king I won't want to give it back!

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Dancergirl · 08/05/2015 16:34

Whereabouts are you? There is a lovely lady in Herts who runs a millinery business from home.

FauxFox · 08/05/2015 17:15

I got a C&A one for £4 in a vintage shop which would actually go with the blue dress you linked on another thread - I wore it with a side bun and it has an elastic strap that holds it on - if you like it PM me your address and i'll post you it