Laurie4b Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) This is for ds's wedding. I have this dress: https://www.amazon.com/Alex-Evenings-Womens-Sleeves-Triple/dp/B01BWK8PZI/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1469131578&sr=8-17&keywords=alex+evening+dress (It is not as bright a royal blue as it appears on the website. More toward the navy side of royal blue if that makes sense.) I have a pair of neutral colored sandals that are sort of bronze. I don't know that they read "metallic" at a distance, but I think they go okay and I am hoping that I won't have to buy new shoes, too. However, due to the fact that all my hair didn't return after chemo, I always wear hats. I cannot match the color of the dress--would be a 1 in a 1000 chance I could find something that looked like it was the same color. (I've looked on the internet). I was thinking I would go with a black hat, but a friend thought that would be a wrong color choice. She suggested I match shoes and hat. But what color would go with the dress where I could get shoes that would match a hat? It seems like white shoes white shoes wouldn't really go well. They don't make hats in "nude" and I don't look good in nude anyway, and a hat is right at the face, so it has to be a color I can wear. ETA: it's a wedding that is during the day, so not super formal if that makes a difference. Suggestions? Edited July 21, 2016 by Laurie4b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Depending on colors of bridesmaids and flowers, etc, I'd look at a bronze or pewter turban style hat and shoes to match. If you like the shoes you already have, maybe take them to the fabric store to match fabric to make (or have someone make for you) the hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I'd suggest you take the dress and shoes with you when you're hat shopping so you can see how they all look together. Perhaps you can find a hat to match! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Oh seeing it's afternoon causal, you could get a summery style hat with brim - the hat can be a natural tannish color and it will go with dress and shoes you already have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I consider your shoes and dress to both be "neutral". Your hat could be darker navy or lighter blue, or some totally different color like magenta. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I'd ditto the summery style hat. Get one that can take a ribbon around the crown. You're right you probably won't find a hat to match colour, but odds are you can find ribbon in a sewing supply store. If you want to be fancy, you could wrap two ribbons, one picking up the dress, the other your shoes/purse. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I LOVE that dress!! So pretty! Have you considered a hair piece? I've been stunned at how well made they are. I was looking for a friend and came upon a bunch and was like, when did this happen?? It's become very in to wear extensions -- buns, pony tails, etc. Just a thought. I love the hat on the far right with a light veil: https://www.google.com/search?q=afternoon+wedding+hat&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiomaysu4XOAhVLNz4KHdGxAYMQsAQILA&biw=1207&bih=539 I think you could DIY a veil with little trouble versus buying a pricey one with a hat. Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 When is the wedding (which season)? Lovely dress! Disclaimer: I'm not a matchy-matchy person. I'm not a fan of the old school "accessories must match" thing so my advice would be to find a hat that accentuates your existing shoe choice rather than matches them. I like your neutral shoes because I think that makes for a more sophisticated look. I think you have a perfect outfit here to have some fun with the hat. A neutral hat wouldn't be BAD, but this is a rare celebration and a great opportunity to be playful with your look. I'd keep the jewelry neutral/metallic and simple (e.g., gold and diamonds). I like Caraway's suggestion of a magenta hat, while keeping in mind Seasider's suggestion that the hat keeps in line with the wedding colors. This doesn't mean match the wedding colors necessarily, but to coordinate rather than clash. You can coordinate using basic color theory from art LOL. If you find a reasonably priced purse in the same color family as your hat, you're set! I'm with your friend in thinking a black hat wouldn't be the best choice if it's a true "cover your head" hat, and not one of those British mini-hat things that look more like elaborate headbands. I wouldn't do white, either. If you're not comfortable going brighter with the hat, I'd look at navy or cream. Congrats on the upcoming nuptials, very exciting! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Anthropologie has some hats that might work. The midships sun hat The buenos sun hat Sanibel cloche (ðŸ˜) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Oh seeing it's afternoon causal, you could get a summery style hat with brim - the hat can be a natural tannish color and it will go with dress and shoes you already have. Do you think that would be okay given that the dress has sequins? Straw would be easiest, but I was thinking straw + sequins was not a good combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 I appreciate the suggestions! Some other info: This is not a US wedding, and so bridesmaids are only there b/c my son wanted groomsmen. I think the bridesmaids may be wearing their own dresses not color-coordinated. I love bright colors and would like the magenta hat. The bride however, likes more muted colors. Mother of the bride is wearing grey, I believe. Bride has said she would prefer that I did not get a red, yellow, or orange dress. I have looked at hair pieces before and the ones that look natural are $$$. They are also hot and itchy. I don't think I have enough hair to clip on a small hair piece. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Love the dress! Your shoe description sounds lovely. I second or third the idea of having some fun with the hat. A coordinating color would be great. Take the dress and shoes with you when you hat shop....I would not do straw, I don't think anyway. I think a little color would be smashing. I have a navy blue sheath dress--I wear it with multi-colored sandals (more tasteful than it sounds. :) ) and I wear a deep sagey green straw hat with it...and it works. Classy and casual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 How about a deep jewel toned teal? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Lovely dress. Shoes sound great. Too bad that the bride has requested no orange (my fave color) as it is a complementary color to blue. If you had a plain hat, perhaps you could add a peacock feather or feathers to it. The blue in the feathers would work well w/ the dress. Just a quick look-around for some ideas (I have no idea about the aliexpress website; just found it online); there are lots of great hats on this site & on etsy; search for derby hats: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Woman-Church-Derby-Wedding-Sinamay-3-Layers-Dress-Hat-2397-Royal-blue-Green/32342425301.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.60.L5hySc http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pale-pink-big-brim-Formal-dress-hat-Sinamay-Hat-kentucky-derby-for-Ascot-Races-wedding/32670783987.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.164.4Cs69u http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-arrival-with-fresh-design-women-hat-organza-wedding-dress-hat-pink-and-purple-colors-available/1281985439.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.35.IRdquU https://www.etsy.com/listing/225316045/black-kentucky-derby-hat-with-peacock?ref=shop_home_feat_3 https://www.etsy.com/listing/237385200/fiona-womens-straw-hat-from-the-downton?ref=shop_home_active_38 https://www.etsy.com/listing/286152645/yellow-blue-kentucky-derby-hatwomens?ref=shop_home_active_18 (I know the bride said no yellow, but I like this hat anyway!) P.S. Hey! A light-up sequin hat! http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-LED-Light-up-luminous-sequin-Fedora-Hats-for-Party-Show-Stage-Colorful-cowboy-hat-prom/32620905029.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.89.exOASA :lol: Edited July 21, 2016 by Stacia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I love the hats above. Just not the two peacock ones. But the others are gorgeous. I'd forgo the light-up sequin. The first few are soooo pretty. Have fun with your fashion. Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I'd try to get a small hat with a strong shape: like maybe that type that has a swirled stiff brim? Or that type that's a bit like the stereotype of stewardesses in the 40s? Or the styles you see in downton abbey? Or on miss fisher's mysteries? If try to include more than one colour in the hat, like the body one colour and a band and decor in one or two other colours: but nothing excessively showy (large feathers would be out for me). Maybe grey, burgundy, different blues, black, neutral, etc. Leave the shoes alone, but maybe get a co-ordinating little purse. Edited July 21, 2016 by bolt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Lovely dress. Shoes sound great. Too bad that the bride has requested no orange (my fave color) as it is a complementary color to blue. If you had a plain hat, perhaps you could add a peacock feather or feathers to it. The blue in the feathers would work well w/ the dress. Just a quick look-around for some ideas (I have no idea about the aliexpress website; just found it online); there are lots of great hats on this site & on etsy; search for derby hats: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Woman-Church-Derby-Wedding-Sinamay-3-Layers-Dress-Hat-2397-Royal-blue-Green/32342425301.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.60.L5hySc http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pale-pink-big-brim-Formal-dress-hat-Sinamay-Hat-kentucky-derby-for-Ascot-Races-wedding/32670783987.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.164.4Cs69u http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-arrival-with-fresh-design-women-hat-organza-wedding-dress-hat-pink-and-purple-colors-available/1281985439.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.35.IRdquU https://www.etsy.com/listing/225316045/black-kentucky-derby-hat-with-peacock?ref=shop_home_feat_3 https://www.etsy.com/listing/237385200/fiona-womens-straw-hat-from-the-downton?ref=shop_home_active_38 https://www.etsy.com/listing/286152645/yellow-blue-kentucky-derby-hatwomens?ref=shop_home_active_18 (I know the bride said no yellow, but I like this hat anyway!) P.S. Hey! A light-up sequin hat! http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-LED-Light-up-luminous-sequin-Fedora-Hats-for-Party-Show-Stage-Colorful-cowboy-hat-prom/32620905029.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.89.exOASA :lol: The first hat--the blue and green is gorgeous. I ADORE the yellow one...and it would look amazing with your blue dress. Yum! How strongly did the bride feel about yellow???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 If the bride already nudged the OP away from a bright dress, I think a blue dress paired with a giant flashy hat might be 'obeying the letter but ignoring the heart' of her request. A bright (or otherwise excessive) hat is much flashier than simply a bright dress. She's worried enough to be pro-active about dress colour... I don't think I'd push it. (But I might buy a hat I loved to go with this dress for other occasions if my own. I might even plan a few occasions for myself to be worth enjoying in fine style!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Any of those first three are lovely. I wouldn't do black. A white hat with a gold or tan band could tie it in nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I really like coral and navy together and I think you might be able to find shoes in that color. but if you can't stick to the nude and add a necklace and largish bracelet to add dots of accent color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I just saw what she thinks about "orange." If coral is too orangey, go with a straw hat and coral ribbon band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 If the bride already nudged the OP away from a bright dress, I think a blue dress paired with a giant flashy hat might be 'obeying the letter but ignoring the heart' of her request. A bright (or otherwise excessive) hat is much flashier than simply a bright dress. She's worried enough to be pro-active about dress colour... I don't think I'd push it. (But I might buy a hat I loved to go with this dress for other occasions if my own. I might even plan a few occasions for myself to be worth enjoying in fine style!) The bride's dress is very lovely and understated, so I can't go with big and bold. :) I asked about colors of dress for me and she was fine with anything not those 3 colors (mostly because they clash with the maroon red that she likes, I think. Her bouquet might contain that color. I'm not sure.) But I don't want to "stick out" in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Are you needing full coverage or are you mostly just thin in certain places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Grey? https://www.amazon.com/Women-Organza-Floral-Church-Kentucky/dp/B00VQGFDL8/ref=pd_srecs_cs_193_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51hAxcQQ-xL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL250_SR170%2C250_&refRID=5GMMHSVZPSFHN6C3FNKX White? https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Womens-Kentucky-Wedding-A047/dp/B00M90FYAK/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1469149559&sr=1-3&nodeID=2474982011&keywords=derby+hat A variety of navy blues https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Church-Kentucky-Feather-Wedding/dp/B00VTD1X9Y/ref=sr_1_18?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1469149559&sr=1-18&nodeID=2474982011&keywords=derby+hat straw (re-trim it to your liking): https://www.amazon.com/Funnywe-Fashion-Straw-Womens-Summer/dp/B011EXE6WY/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=51qMpywcvOL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_SL500_SR135%2C135_&refRID=K0TKK514J6G3YP1NK68J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Do you think that would be okay given that the dress has sequins? Straw would be easiest, but I was thinking straw + sequins was not a good combination. There are formal straw hats. Like this: https://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fimg1.etsystatic.com%2F105%2F0%2F5824523%2Fil_fullxfull.895577369_2004.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fmarket%2Fstraw_wide_brim&docid=Li32r-ndyqX6-M&tbnid=U1zvdiozlToCIM%3A&w=1500&h=1130&bih=979&biw=1920&ved=0ahUKEwjrhL_L84XOAhWBwI8KHXI2B9gQMwgjKAYwBg&iact=mrc&uact=8 eta or this https://img1.etsystatic.com/068/1/9745002/il_340x270.780394191_q1ka.jpg Edited July 22, 2016 by hornblower 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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