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One of my favorite things to do is watch black and white movies. You know the ones with great story lines, girl always gets the guy and all issues are resolved with two hours.  Women were sophisticated and beacons of elegance with their handbags, gloves and hats in their matching ensembles.

When I attended a funeral recently, I was reminded that hats were once a staple in the wardrobe of many women regardless of their status in society.  At the funeral, I saw a parade of white hats, perhaps this is typical funeral attire for the wives of the dignitaries or bishops? Not sure, however, I did enjoy the selection and styles especially my sister-in-law’s hat. The hats at the funeral reminded me of being a child wearing my new Easter hat, gloves, handbag.

How-to-wear-a-cape-floppy-hat-kate-spade-jumbo-jewels-necklace-the-age-of-grace-2Wearing: Portolano Wrap with Pom Pom Fur Trim, Forever 21 Hat, Lafayette 148 Wool Dress, Kate Spade Jumbo Jewels Graduated Necklace, & J.Crew Black Suede “Bronson” Booties

For many African American women, looking your best from head to toe is important when going to church, and the hat is one of the most crucial features.  The act of covering your head during worship has its roots in scripture.  When the Apostle Paul declared that women must cover their heads during worship (1 Corinthians 11:15) according to the book, “Crowns: A Brief History of Church Hats”. Since, it has become a tradition for many women who want to show respect to God while adding some pizzazz to their presence.

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I have this wrap that I love (and I do mean, love) but usually don’t get a chance to wear unless I need something elegant to throw over a gown or cocktail dress. Today for my post, I decided to wear my wrap and have fun with a hat.  I love the opportunity to throw on a wrap for dramatic elegant effect.

(pause to throw the cape over my shoulder, you see? What’s not to love?)

The wrap was one of my first purchases from Gilt.com.  The wrap is wool with Pom Pom Fur Trim in Rabbit.

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Are you comfortable wearing a hat in church?  Do you wear hats other than in cold weather?