Hey, nice hat - plus, the importance of sizing

People are always nice about headwear - there's something about a good hat that just makes them smile. So I couldn't resist naming this post after the three words I nearly always hear when I'm wearing headwear from one particular company: Suburban Turban. 

In the interests of full disclosure, I should say I'm fortunate enough to now know their supremely talented head honcho Nicky, who's become a dear friend of mine through her work in UK hospitals*. But really, these hand-finished caps, hats and scarves speak for themselves.

Especially designed with 'us' in mind, there's a distinct 1920s/30s vibe to these pieces, and the materials are beautifully soft and comfy. Best of all, from my own standpoint, they provide the kind of head coverage we need: no more tugging your cap down to give the nape of your neck some warmth. There's a large range of designs that definitely suit different ages, but for me, the winning style is this 20s-esque cap in three different shades. It's a veritable compliment-magnet!


(* That's also my grinning mug you can see on the site. Nicky likes her models to be drawn from the 'hair-free community' and is always looking for ladies to smile for her camera in the Surrey, UK area. If you're in her area and fancy a go, hit her up!)

A short word on sizing: you'll find a handy how-to on the Suburban Turban site on the importance of hat sizing, which is a key lesson regardless of where you buy your headwear. So often I've tried on a 'non-specialised' hat in a shop only to find what looked fab on the plastic head looks ridiculous on mine. It took a while to realise that it's not always a matter of a bad hat (or bad head, for that matter), but merely a too-small or too-big one. So ladies: get measuring and refuse to settle for a wrong-sized hat.

• Link: Suburban Turban