This popular raffia women’s hat was out of stock but is now back in stock. The Heather by Scala has a nice wide brim for plenty of sun protection and it also has a leather chin cord so you don’t have to worry about it flying away in the wind.
Scoop them up while you can.
Aaron
Back in stock…the ladies Tilley Hemp Hat. The TH8 Hemp Hat is specifically designed for women.
The TH8 Hemp Hat is, indeed, elegant yet hard-working. Can be worn brim up all the way or jauntily tipped to set the tone for any occasion. Add your personal panache with a scarf, vibrant hat band or eye-catching pin. The all-around wide brim offers a lifetime investment in sun protection and style. And best of all…it comes in multiple sizes. We frequently hear from women who need a small or extra large hat size that they just can’t find anything to fit. Once we show them the Tilley TH8 they fall in love with it.
Get ‘em while they’re hot…or rather before it gets too hot.
Aaron
How’s this for the ultimate packable hat…the Tilley LT1B bucket hat. Like most all other Tilley Hats it’s guaranteed for life, insured against loss, repels rain and provides excellent sun protection. But the best part is that it folds into itself making it the ultimate packable hat. Check it out:
And it folds into its own internal pocket to become this:
Get a packable hat on,
Aaron
This hat is absolutely amazing!
The Tilley TWP1 Waterproof Hat. Not only is this hat guaranteed for life and insured against loss like most Tilley hats but check this out from Tilley description:
Not only are all the seams sealed, but the exterior Nylon is laminated with a waterproof backing, making this Hat a superb rain stopper. For those days when the weather is a mite unpredictable, a zipper venting system allows for maximum airflow between downpours. When the rain eases, the YYK™ zipper vent allows air to circulate throughout the mesh interior for coolness and comfort. A 3M Scotchlite™ reflective hatband, zipper pull and wind cord make the Waterproof Hat more visible in heavy precipitation or at dawn, dusk or nighttime. An interior size adjuster ensures a custom fit. And if all that wasn’t enough, it provides maximum sun protection as well, rated at an “EXCELLENT” UPF 50+, the maximum rating given.
At a time when so many other hat companies keep cranking out the same ol’ styles and fabrics Tilley keeps on innovating and is truly “Leader of the Pack”.
Congratulations Tilley!
Aaron
If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know that I frequently talk about skin cancer and proper sun protection. Since today is May first, I thought I’d remind everyone that May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Even though we haven’t hit summer temps here in the White Mountains we have already seen the seasonal increase in customers asking for hats with certified sun protection. Once summer hits we will have customers walk into the store almost every single day who have had a scare with skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers and it doesn’t take a lot of effort. All you need to do is limit your exposure to the sun during the peak afternoon hours, wear the right clothing and wear a proper sun hat.
A customer favorite for women is the Scala LC399 Sun Hat which is available in over a dozen colors:
A customer favorite for men is the Tilley LTM5:
Any hat will provide a certain amount of sun protection but the wider the brim the more protection you will receive. Check out our hats for sun protection category for some great hats with certified UV protection.
Get a sun hat on,
Aaron
From now until end of day on Sunday, April 20, 2008 you can get free ground shipping on all Tilley Hats. There is no coupon code required, simply place your order online and free shipping will automatically be applied.
When it comes to quality there is no better brand than Tilley Endurables. All Tilley hats are packable, water resistant, float, tie on in the wind and are insured against loss for the first two years. Most Tilley hats (excluding the felt and raffia hats) are also machine washable and guaranteed for life. That’s right, guaranteed for life. When was the last time you bought something that was guaranteed for life? I bet it’s been a while.
Here’s a picture of our best seller, the Tilley LTM5:
The Tilley LTM5 is great for both men and women and very popular with golfers because the brim is enough to protect you from the sun but not big enough to interfere with your swing.
Get a Tilley hat on,
Aaron
It’s raining here and is going to rain for the next few days. At Aaron Hats you’ll find a wide array of rain hats for both men and women. All are lightweight and packable. The first is the Betmar Quilted Bucket hat:
A great rain hat for men is the Dorfman Pacific Bucket Rain hat:
A couple other examples are the Scala Poplin Ivy Cap and nearly any Tilley hat.
Get a rain hat on,
Aaron
It’s back! In the May 2007 edition of O Magazine one of Oprah’s favorite things was a rollable wide brimmed visor…the Ashley by Scala. Well, you guessed it. It’s back for 2008 and is already proving to be a best seller again. It’s available in seven different colors and we’re going to try our best to keep them all in stock. We’ve already had a few customers come in and buy one of each color. Besides the fact that Oprah had it as one of her favorite things a lot of women like it because it has a wide brim, is adjustable in sizing and can roll up making it easy to carry with you.
Get a visor on,
Aaron
Once upon a time all little girls got a new bonnet for Easter and her mother would get a new hat for Easter as well. At last nights Good Friday service I could count on one hand the number of women wearing a hat among hundreds in attendance. What a shame. I suppose it all started when women were no longer required to cover their heads when entering a church. Since then it has been a gradual decline in the number of women wearing hats for Easter or any other special occasion. Again, what a shame.
I think what women don’t realize is that by putting on a hat you aren’t just doing it for the sake of style but it helps to put you in the right frame of mind. If wearing a hat for church it can help put you in a state of reverence just as easily as putting you in a festive mood if wearing the hat to a cocktail party or the Kentucky Derby.
If you’re not used to wearing a hat here are a couple tips to keep in mind when shopping for a hat:
- Choose a conservative color. Choosing a neon blue or fire engine red colored hat will only keep drawing your eye, and every else’s, to your hat.
- Find the appropriate brim size. If you’re barely five feet tall and 100 pounds a big 4″ or 5″ brimmed hat will look like you’re standing under an umbrella.
- Get a proper fit. Nothing will stop you from wearing a hat again faster than a hat that’s too small or too big. If it’s not comfortable you won’t wear it again.
One of the best selling women’s hats this season has been the Betmar Nile as shown here:
Finally, one of the most important things to remember is for you to wear the hat and not let the hat wear you. What does this mean? If you wear the hat with confidence and like it’s part of you it will look completely natural. On the other hand, if you are walking around like you are trying to balance a plate on your head people will know it.
Get in the right frame of mind and get a hat on.
Peace to you this Easter season.
Aaron
It’s still cold here in the White Mountains of New Hampshire but it’s sunny and we’ve had some snow melting happening. So much that I was actually able to sweep the sidewalk this morning without snow getting in the way. It was so nice to be outside in the sun it put me in the mood to unpack some more spring and summer hats we recently received from Dorfman Pacific. Here are a couple examples of what I’ve unpacked:
A women’s wide brimmed raffia hat by Callanan:
and a Scala sun hat that has a paper braid crown and cotton brim:
Both of these hats provide some great sun protection and a lot of style. Tomorrow I’ll post a couple for the men.
Get a hat on,
Aaron
