lotusbogardi Posted March 6, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I admit, I have been on a pre-cruise spending spree (4 new pairs of shoes, new dress, new bathing suits... Tax refund, what tax refund?), so when I saw a straw hat in the bargain spot at Target, I bought it without a second thought. But now I realize that it doesn't have one of those pretty ribbon bands around it. I am thinking of dressing it up with some ribbon and my glue gun, or even using some flowered hair clips. Do people still wear straw hats on cruises/excursions? It was a totally impulsive buy, and now I feel silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binkysmom Posted March 6, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I see people wear all types of hats. I take a [packable, floppy cloth hat that I sometimes use. I've seen lots of straw, panama hats, baseball, visors etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DivasDare Posted March 6, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Yes people wear all types of hats including straw. Have fun embellishing your hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusbogardi Posted March 6, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Okay, I feel better now. Hubby goes "Do you have to overthink EVERthing?" and I go "You knew I was neurotic when you married me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DivasDare Posted March 7, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 7, 2012 :D You're just well prepared!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXIpoo Posted March 7, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 7, 2012 oooh thanks for the idea! I'm going to put a leopard print bow on mine :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusbogardi Posted March 7, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Leopard Print sounds like fun. I think I am going to put a black band around mine, and make a bunch of different bows to switch out. Especially a big ol pink and black intertwined bow with long streamers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centralcalicruzer Posted March 7, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Target has some really cute straw fedoras on sale this week for $10.00, with bright colored bands around the crown and under the brim - I wish they had been there before my January cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realblonde474 Posted March 7, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I admit, I have been on a pre-cruise spending spree (4 new pairs of shoes, new dress, new bathing suits... Tax refund, what tax refund?), so when I saw a straw hat in the bargain spot at Target, I bought it without a second thought. Do people still wear straw hats on cruises/excursions? It was a totally impulsive buy, and now I feel silly. Only 4 pairs of new shoes, amateur! let's hang girl..I think I have met a soul sister. :):):):) But truly, I do have two or three hats that I use for our cruises. I don't bake in the sun so I love my hats! Work it with your new shoes! Hugs! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusbogardi Posted March 7, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Only 4 pairs of new shoes, amateur! let's hang girl..I think I have met a soul sister. :):):):) But truly, I do have two or three hats that I use for our cruises. I don't bake in the sun so I love my hats! Work it with your new shoes! Hugs! Donna Make that 5 pairs of new shoes... and one pair of athletic/water shoes waiting to be purchased my next paycheck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAWS Posted March 7, 2012 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I wish I could find a hat that looks good on me. I don't know what it is but they all look so stupid on me - no matter what the style. So if you have one that you like, go for it! And a black band would be great. It would go with everything. For the record, I have bought 5 tops, a pair of capris, 2 bathing suits, a cover up and well I have 9 days to go.......so might not quite be done yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellane Posted March 7, 2012 #12 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I think you should rock that straw hat! And it sounds like I might need to make a trip to Target... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted March 8, 2012 #13 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I love m straw hat and I am definitely bringing it! Mine is natural colored with a black band. There's a little "pocket" in the band that I put a little tissue paper rose from Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieRose Posted March 8, 2012 #14 Share Posted March 8, 2012 OOH! I have a black floppy straw hat I bought at target at the end of the season last year. I never even thought about "dressing it up" a bit. Maybe I will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawas Posted March 8, 2012 #15 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Go for it! After a few too many sunburns on my part, I won't go hatless in the sun again. My current favorite is a bucket hat, but I've been eyeing the straw ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted March 8, 2012 #16 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have a folding sraw hat with a chin strap that has gone on several cruises so far. Just make sure, if you wear the hat outside on a sea day, secure the chin strap or fasten somehow to your head so it doesn't end up in the ocean :p It can be really windy at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centralcalicruzer Posted March 8, 2012 #17 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I think you should rock that straw hat! And it sounds like I might need to make a trip to Target... Not to get off the hat subject here, but on the same double page spread they have all kinds of cute "cruise-worthy" casual clothes in bright colors (that match the bands on the hats! :D) Shorts, tanks, little 3/4 sleeve zip up hoodies, 3/4 sleeve casual tees - all would be just perfect for a Caribbean cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellane Posted March 8, 2012 #18 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Not to get off the hat subject here, but on the same double page spread they have all kinds of cute "cruise-worthy" casual clothes in bright colors (that match the bands on the hats! :D) Shorts, tanks, little 3/4 sleeve zip up hoodies, 3/4 sleeve casual tees - all would be just perfect for a Caribbean cruise! Thanks for that hot tip! I've been so good up until this point not buying a lot of new clothes, but with just 9 days until we set sail, the itch to buy some fun new clothes is pretty bad. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitcasefull Posted March 9, 2012 #19 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Bought a great striped straw at TJMaxx yesterday.........Was just taking a beige sun hat from Coolibar so this is excuse to buy some tops to go with the new colors. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESLIEKURZ Posted March 9, 2012 #20 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I wear a white straw fedora with a black band. Keeps my blonde hair blonde instead of white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esjohnso Posted March 9, 2012 #21 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I take several ribbons to switch out on my plain straw hat: black grosgrain, white lace, red white and blue stripes. In this picture, I tied a floral scarf around my hat. I wish you could see the back, it made a nice fluffy bow. I would love to see pictures of your hats, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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