Last night, after getting all dressed up to go to the Henrietta's Eye show at Belfry (if you're in Seattle, go see it!), I finally had to admit the truth: my standard top hat? The heavy wool "caroler/Mad Hatter" style top hat that I wear all the time? It's too heavy for me nowadays, and wearing it causes my neck and shoulders to hurt to the point of headache triggers.
DAMMIT.
Am I giving up top hats? Fuck no. I am, however, stalking a couple antique silk top hats on eBay, because I know from experience that they're much lighter in weight than the wool ones.
So the current plan is get new-to-me silk top hat, spend an evening decorating it, and continue telling the steampunks to get their grimy mitts and goggles off of my hat. ::grin::
(Dear steampunky people, you know I love you. But the proliferation of top hats with goggles GLUED to them makes me twitch just a bit.)
DAMMIT.
Am I giving up top hats? Fuck no. I am, however, stalking a couple antique silk top hats on eBay, because I know from experience that they're much lighter in weight than the wool ones.
So the current plan is get new-to-me silk top hat, spend an evening decorating it, and continue telling the steampunks to get their grimy mitts and goggles off of my hat. ::grin::
(Dear steampunky people, you know I love you. But the proliferation of top hats with goggles GLUED to them makes me twitch just a bit.)
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If you don't find a vintage hat, I know that
*hugs*
<3!
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and also, you are under a phenomenal amount of stress right now. I suspect that is contributing to the heavy hat triggering migraines. too much tension already existing in your neck and shoulders, and the added weight on top of that is too much. It's a thought anyway.
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I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU MEAN ABOUT PHENOMENAL AMOUNTS OF STRESS.
::laughs a trifle hysterically, contemplates adding a shot of bitter cocoa vodka to the tea::
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/170717324/antique-black-silk-collapsible-top-hat
I know it's pricy, but actually less than many I've seen in far more worn down condition. (I managed to find some in an old European collection that are basically still mint condition ~ even with the original hat boxes!)
I've worn your wool hat in question and had the same experience with it ~ it really is too heavy to comfortably wear. I *heartily* recommend the antique silk versions ~especially~ if they are also collapsible. I'm basically determined to always travel with one now.
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So it isn't just me turning into even more of a delicate moonflower? I always suspected the hat was perhaps heavier than I should be wearing, but last night really made it clear.
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Nope, you're a powerful moonflower ~ I specifically remember how heavy it was. Being prone to headaches, I'd especially recommend a lighter version. You know (cunning plan)... if you sold the wool one, it might help pay off a silk replacement. You're be more than welcome to use the portrait from the 11-11-11 shoot if it would be helpful in displaying/offering it. I should have a hi-res version on hand ~ just let me know :)
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(I need to email you anyway. Stuff! I miss you!)
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(and on the subject of heavy hats, I have a lovely leather riding hat that I should wear more often, but find it's weight rather heavy)