McCalls 1940, vintage hats worn with linen suits

Three linen suits each worn with a 1940s tilt hat. The lovely tailored suits are each a McCall's pattern. The stylish and fashionable vintage hats are similar to the hats available in The Vintage Hat Shop.

McCalls 1940

Betty Co-Ed vintage hats-- 1930s, 1940s

Beginning in the 1930s smart and sporty hats were introduced called "Betty Co-Eds". These striking and stylish hats were especially appealing to the new era of college women. Note the label-- "Hats of Youth".

McCall's 1941 fashion patterns

McCalls 1941

Vintage 1940s hats-- tilt boaters

Many typical 1940s hats are shaped like a mini-boater. Note the narrow brim.  These classic styles have recently been sold in The Vintage Hat Shop. 
Ahhh, but there are more to come!

 

 

 

 

Carmel Snow Quote, Sally Victor hat

"Elegance is good taste plus a dash of daring."  Carmel Snow

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sally Victor

Vintage 1940s hats' backbands

Many of the hats from the 1940s WW2 era, were small hats-- sometimes called "toy hats". The perky, small crowned hats were held in place with some type of backband.
The following are typical backbands that would have been used on a 1940s forward tilt hat--.    

All are currently listed at The Vintage Hat Shop.

Simple black elastic backband

Stiff circular wire covered in lace

Elastic covered in grosgrain ribbon

Wide black elastic

Band made of hat material