Description
This oyster straw boater sun hat, with detachable black ribbon tie, is the perfect hybrid hat for summer!
Made from high quality, silver-grey wheat straw, this classic, vintage-style hat shape is great for everyday wear, but would also look fabulous if dressed up for a special occasion.
I have carefully chosen this particular sun hat design, for the versatility it offers; it will take you from lounging in the garden to celebrating at a big event…at the drop of a hat (pun very much intended!) Whether you’re looking forward to sunshine at home, have a holiday planned, or a summer wedding on the horizon, this hat will see you through it all, in style!
The hat has a percher-size crown, which simply means that it is designed to perch on the wearer’s head. This allows for the hat to be worn in a variety of positions, and also means it fits a wide range of head sizes. Meanwhile, the wide brim of the hat offers shade for the face. But don’t worry, this hat can also be worn comfortably with sunglasses.
Dimensions of Hat
- Circumference of crown: – 48cm (19 inches)
- Height of crown: 5cm (2 inches)
- Brim (crown to edge): 10cm (4 inches)
How to Wear the Ribbon Tie
I will send a detachable black grosgrain ribbon tie, along with this limited-edition oyster straw boater sun hat.
The ribbon tie can be worn in two different ways over the crown; either over the top, or to the front of the hat. The images show the ribbon worn in both positions. The ties can also be worn tied behind the head at the nape of the neck, or under the chin.
Customise Your Hat for a Truly Unique Design
You can use the options above to customise your hat with a variety of add-on elements.
Detachable Headband – A satin-covered, metal headband, which allows you to wear the hat without a ribbon tie. The headband attaches to the hat using the loops provided.
There are 5 different colours to choose from – Black, Brunette, Blonde, Ivory and Silver. I have chosen these colours to match with natural hair shades. This will allow for the the headband to be hidden in your hair, thereby creating the illusion that the hat is magically perched on your head.
Alternative Ribbon Ties – This oyster straw boater sun hat comes with a matching black ribbon tie, as standard. However, you can choose to add a different colour of ribbon, if you prefer. Ribbons are available in, Black, Ivory, Gold, Pink, Red, Navy and Yellow. I heat-seal the ends of the ribbons; this prevents fraying and makes them easy to fit to the hat.
Detachable Ribbon Bow – Made to match the ribbon tie colours, these add an understated, yet classically elegant, touch to your hat. The bow loops measure 13cm (5 inches) in width. Each bow is approximately 15cm (6 inches) in length, including tails.
Detachable Rose Flower – I have chosen these flowers to perfectly fit the scale of this oyster straw boater sun hat. You can add (and remove!) these flowers with ease, allowing you to style your hat to perfectly suit the occasion and your outfit.
The detachable rose flowers measure approximately 13cm (5 inches) in width. They are available in Ivory, Pink, Dark Pink and Yellow.
Each flower is accompanied a pair of detachable leaf sprays. These sprays measure approximately 13cm (5 inches) in length, and 10cm (4 inches) in width.
How to Wear the Detachable Bows and Flowers
The bows, flowers and leaves all secure using a small pin fastening. I have chosen this single fixing to reduce the risk of damage to the hat by repeated use.
I will send the pins on the flowers and bows with a locking pin back for extra security.
These optional decorations can be worn anywhere around the crown or brim. Simply position them to suit the way you wish to wear the hat and the ribbon tie.
Other Colours
This oyster straw boater sun hat is available in a range of other colours. The full collection includes hats in the following colours: Black, Yellow, Red, Pink, Navy, and Natural.
Want to Add Extras to Another Hat?
If you didn’t order everything you wanted first time round, you can order extras at a later date.
Whether you just want extra Ribbon Ties in different colours, or want to match a new ribbon tie to the detachable Ribbon Bow or Rose and Leaf Spray options – you can mix and match for as long as I have materials in stock.
Show me how You wear Yours!
I LOVE seeing photos from my customers showing how they have styled their hair accessories!
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Francesca (verified owner) –
I am in love with this hat!
I’m the kind of person who wears their hair up 95% time and so have historically avoided hats as you can’t really wear your hair up (and so off your neck) and a hat at the same time – so when I came across this hat that’s a perch style with a hairband I knew I had to try it. It. Is. WONDERFUL. I am pleased to report I can indeed wear my hair up and a hat at the same time and it’s a game changer! I love that you can get a hairband to actually match your hair colour and it is genuinely really comfortable to wear.
I was a bit apprehensive about the oyster colour but it’s really lovely, I am very pale with blonde hair and it goes really well, doesn’t look too much like my hair and doesn’t wash me out (also looks great with the navy ribbon!)
If you are umm-ing and ahh-ing about this hat I would say just get it! Especially if you, like me, like to be able to wear your hair up in hot weather!
Thank you Sophie!
Kay (verified owner) –
I bought this hat to wear to a wedding and I am thrilled with it. You can perch it at a jaunty angle, or straight, and the clever headband holds it in place. I’m getting a bespoke ribbon made in the same material as my dress to co-ordinate the look and I think it’s going to look great. Sophie was so helpful both on the phone and by email and I would highly recommend her to you.
Lara (verified owner) –
What a beautiful quality item- I can’t recommend Sophie & this hat enough!
I love all things vintage, so the shape & style of this hat in the oyster colour, with either the black or gold ribbon, is going to match so many of my outfits 🥰
Great packaging & service- don’t delay, get one of these beautiful boaters while you can! 👒