White bilge rim, and cream hued ribbon hanging loose from the top; red floral decked by the side of the creamiest yellow bonnet; soft sea-green sun-hat with a bow to top off the entire ensemble- these all seem to be a far-fetched dream come true, is it not?

Do you know what these words bring to mind? Have you seen the unforgettable pictures of those marvelous ladies with their gorgeous hats partially hiding the glorious, soft waves of golden hair? Or have you seen those brunettes, with their dark red small caps with a royal feather sticking out from the top?

Though not worn anymore, a hat still holds the same charm that made any woman as alluring to man as fire to moths in the past. Hats are the best way to round up the entire presentation, brush up the liveliness of any apparel, and bring about such vivacity in a woman’s mien that no one could ever neglect her presence. Be it at an evening tea party, or a sunny picnic, hats are the best way to compliment a woman’s beauty.

There are many hats and each of different types. Coco Chanel has made this accessory as famous as never before, and because of it, the collection of straw hats has skyrocketed in its importance and splendor. Since there are so many of them, each with a unique style, how are you to decide which one to wear? Here are certain tips to choose the right straw hat that will help you look prettier than ever!

• Straw hats are made of stiffened straws. They are made in a similar fashion as felt hats- submerged in hot water, doused in steam and then shaped by hands or on blocks. If you want to wear one, you could go for the hats with relatively tighter weaves, as these are more durable and strong, and will cover your head better than the hats with open weaves.

• Time is also of great importance. Seasonal fashion wear decides what are the ‘must’ and ‘must not’ apparels for that particular time of the year. Fashion etiquettes state that straw hats should be worn after the Easter holidays, but before that, you will have to make do with felt hats.

• The hat must be of the exact size as your head’s. It should not fall below your ears. If the hat comes off too easily or feels wobbly and very spacious, it is time to get a smaller hat. Similarly, if the hat feels a tad too small, and starts to itch, you have to get a bigger size!

• You have to wear the perfect hairstyle that will match the style of the hat as well. You cannot wear a high bun or ponytail, since it will not make for a snug fit in your hat. You will have to wear your hair loose, or tie a very low bun or ponytail so as to reserve a lot of space to wear your hat comfortably.

• You have to wear your straw hat properly. You cannot wear it too high or else it will fall off. You cannot wear it too low since then it will cover your eyes completely. And you cannot risk falling down on the road all the time for not being able to see, do you? You should wear your hat right on top of your head.

• Since the straw hats are very stiff, they look much better when angled in a specific direction. You can stand in front of the mirror to judge which angle always suits you the best.

These steps can really bring out the beauty of straw hats, and make you look lovelier than ever! Hats are the perfect friends for all women, and though they are not as famous anymore as they were in the old times, they still make a woman feel special in her own way.