There are two kinds of people in this world that wear hats; people that wear hats to keep warm and people that wear hats to make a bold statement. This article is about the latter. For hundreds of years women have dressed their noggins in fantastical creations; just look at some of the headpiece’s from the ancient Egyptian era! Fast forward a few thousand years or so and women have really taken the hat by the rim, crafting their own unique hats to definitely make a bold & brash statement. Are these hats pure lunacy or fantastical creations….you decide! With a selection of images courtesy of the Grand National team at Mirror.co.uk, we look at some of the outrageous and audacious pieces on show at the event over the years.
Killer Flower/Zebra Combo
Well isn’t this lady a perfect little flower… well actually perhaps more resemblance to a zebra. This hat is definitely aimed at being eye-catching; maybe catching a few passers-by in the eye with the elongated yellow petals! Perhaps the right attire for blending in with the surroundings on a safari trip in South Africa, perhaps not the correct attire for any other occasion thinkable.
Arrow Hat
We’re not sure why this lady has an arrow through her hat. Maybe she was caught in the crossfire at a medieval shootout, or unwittingly downrange at an archery contest. Otherwise, why wouldn’t you put a big novelty arrow through your oversized marshmallow-like hat? It would be rude not to, though we can’t help wondering the effect it had on her sense of balance.
70s Hat Flare
Who doesn’t love ice cream? No friends of ours, that’s for sure. We can only assume that this lovely lady is a particular fan, since she ventured to the track with an ice cream cart on her head. Where do you even buy such a hat? We’ve never seen such a piece in shops, so it’s probably home-made. Now that’s dedication to ice cream.
Celebration Hat
Ten points for creativity with this unique creation. We’ve all heard the term ‘hat hair’, however not many people would envisage a hat/hair combo! As if her hair was a birthday cake full of sparklers, the colourful material provides a base layer for the headpiece. Or is the hat a paint pallet, and her hair paint brushes? We will never know, but it doesn’t matter. Full marks for creativity.
Eye Eye!
This hat was clearly too big for the wearer. However, instead of buying a brand new hat – she took out a pair of scissors and did the best with what she had. Now able to peek out of the hat; this quirky genius has crafted a whacky headpiece indeed! The only downside is that the wearer experiences extreme lack of depth perception, causing them to bump into everyone present at the event.
Lads Hat
Do you think this lady likes her soccer? Clearly a patriotic soul, this lady has decided to show her support for the national team by gluing a miniature plastic team to a miniature pitch and then, naturally, attaching it to a hat. Why not!
Big & Blue
Perhaps the tamest out of all these hats; this lady clearly obviously has a penchant for the colour blue. It’s actually quite a tasteful and elegant piece, but it looks like it could easily be unsettled by a moderate gust of wind, and for that reason we think it’s a gutsy move and well worthy of inclusion on this list!
Side Hat
Forget wearing hats on top of your head; this woman has gone for the alternative approach, completely covering the left side of her head. Nonetheless, it’s a great piece of headwear.
Pride of the Nation
Definitely proud of her country, this eccentric soul had laced up in a Union Jack attire complete with the torch of hope and glory. However, it appears she might have been short on funds when it came to sourcing a hat; it’s made completely out of balloons. It’s only a matter of time before someone decides to harass the poor woman with a pin.
Hold the Hashbrown
We won’t use this opportunity to make a hackneyed ‘egg on her face’ joke. Though she doesn’t look like the sort to pack away the bacon and eggs, this lady had decided declare her love for the breakfast of kings with her headwear. There you have it, a collection of outrageous and audacious hats. As long as there are women with something to say, there will be hats made to make their bold statements. So, you can count of hats like this will being made until the end of time.
So funny to look at the photos of these hats. Enjoyed the guest post!