Cloche Hats

The Cloche hats are a Women's hat worn from the mid 1930s. Fitted to cover the head from the back of the neck and pulled down over the forehead just above the eyes. Often made from felt. The cloche hats were fashionable in the early 1900s, and has made a healthy comeback today. In the 20th century, the cloche hats were one of the most extreme forms of millinery ever, with an appearance that resembled a helmet. It was the iconic hat of the twenties. To wear cloche hats correctly, the hat had to be all but pulled over the eyes, making the wearer have to lift up the head.

Cloche hats had a basic bell shape and a big round. Cloche hats became a statement of understated chic. The elements used in its construction became subtly complex as zig zag jigsaw shaped pieces of fabric were used to echo the complexity of dress lines.

To retain the helmet like appearance of the cloche hats, trimmings were generally kept to a minimum with surface appliqués and other decorative pieces usually applied to one side only. Feather fans at the side and scarves swathing the hat and falling to one side were a usual trim. BonnetStore.com offers a variety of cloche hats from various makers, and it's easy to order online as the website is totally safe and secure.

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