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Sun hat for big head!

16 replies

taybert · 26/06/2017 17:02

I'm going to a wedding abroad and it's likely to be hot. I'm pale and I burn and I had it in the back of my mind that I had ages and that at some point I'd pick up a nice big floppy sun hat to reduce the chances of beetroot face. If I buy a hat I always have to get the m/l size.

The wedding is next week. I forgot. Looking online I can only fine them in "one size" and experience tells me they'll be too small. Anyone know any good brands for people with a big head?!

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ImADingleDangleScarecrow · 26/06/2017 17:23

M&S do their sun hats in different sizes. I find their S/M too small but their M/L fit me fine. I too also struggle with 'one size' hats.

BambooWhoosh · 26/06/2017 17:57

Someone on another thread recommended a website called Village Hats. You can specify size in your search.

I've never bought from them, but am tempted!

This sun hat is adjustable (from 54cm to 57cm).

taybert · 26/06/2017 18:02

Thanks! There isn't anything there which matches what I had in my head but maybe one could work.

This is the dress- the navy one with the flowers, not the white.

This hat maybe? I was thinking more wide brimmed and floppy. Hmm

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BambooWhoosh · 26/06/2017 18:03

Also,

Barbour straw hat Available in s,m,l.

Medium - 57cm, Large - 59cm

MiniCooperLover · 26/06/2017 18:03

H&M is your friend, they do M/L on floppy hats

BambooWhoosh · 26/06/2017 18:21

Sorry OP I cross posted with you.

Lovely dress - the M&S hat looks as if it would work. I haven't any found anything else at the mo.

taybert · 26/06/2017 20:55

Thanks everyone! Village hats looked promising but it was hoping for a white or ivory one and they don't have any. I'm. It sure if the m&s one will make it all a bit too girly? Tesco have one for £6 but I know it'll be too small. Dammit!

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shamoffour · 26/06/2017 20:59

I bought a mans Panama style hat f on h and m for my holiday as my head is huge. It looks great.

RedSandYellowSand · 26/06/2017 21:06

Would either of the bottom two here do?

AuntPol · 26/06/2017 21:26

OP I've bought hats from Village Hats in the past and found their large sizes just slightly too tight....

M&S M/L hats are nice and properly big though. They do have some (reasonably) nice ones at the moment.

taybert · 26/06/2017 22:07

I thought a plain floppy sun hat to wear with a navy/white/pink outfit would be easy to find. I'm a fool. Think I might abandon and spend the afternoon hiding under trees for shade.

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MiniCooperLover · 26/06/2017 22:41

H&M!

Sun hat for big head!
Sun hat for big head!
Sun hat for big head!
maggiso · 26/06/2017 22:58

Would a mans roll up panama with one of your scarves around it fit the bill? M&S do one in S,M,L - but its pricy!. I have a ladies floppy version from years back - and just change the ribbon/scarf as needed.

Auldspinster · 27/06/2017 09:15

My head has a 63cm circumference, hats are not my friends!

taybert · 27/06/2017 15:53

I think I want either white or navy because of the colours in the dress, I've got white shoes and a white cover thing so I think the "natural" colour might look a bit off. They are the sort of thing I want though.

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MightyMunki · 27/06/2017 16:12

Tk Maxx have a good selection at the moment, saw a navy one there last week.

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