How come ?

DD always looks stunning in hats. Not that she often wears one, but we go and try them on in shops. I, on the other hand, look hideous. Ive got a knitted one I wear if it's REALLY cold. My main problem is my big head, which means that even hats that might be passable perch on top of my head and look ridiculous.

Ah, same as me, Deedaa. Pea on a drum syndrome

They won't fit on my hair

Have used posh ear muffs to good effect.aA young trendy friend bought me a Michael Kors pair for Xmas, and they keep your ears toasty , you can still have hair on show , and it does'nt make it flat. They were fur same colour as my hair , so subtle , not animal shaped or owt !

Michael Kors uses real fur, so a complete no-no for me.

I'm not a womanly shape, big hands, big feet, unfortunately pear shaped so big derriere too! I was very slim when young, now my DHL has 50% extra free. I don't suit hats, dresses or anything remotely feminine, in my opinion!

As a paid up gently ageing hippy, I love trailing scarves and quirky hats and have a great weakness for unstructured coats and cardigans.However, as a somewhat rotund 5 foot 3 inch, 64 year old, when I look in the mirror all I see is a vision of a bag lady. Doesn't stop me going out though. What's the worst that can happen????

Don't forget what happened to Isidora Duncan and her trailing scarf!

Ooh [Elegran] what a thought! But then only gravity would allow me to fall into a sports car and since I would never get out again I reckon I'm safe as I just wouldn't risk it!

I love wearing hats and scarves and don't worry what anyone else thinks, I just enjoy them all.

Thanks for heads up re what my ear muffs were made of, didn't know, so they are binned. HOWEVER have new idea - watched Victoria tonight , maybe loopy plaits round the ears might be way forward!

That sounds GREAT Nanna58 - with your plaits round your ears you'd look like Princess Leia from Star Wars!!

Hats hate me, and that goes for fascinators too I look like a decaying bird has emerged from my skull
I long to be elegant and be able to wear anything but it ain't gonna happen!

I look like a witch in any hat !