But turns out, cocktail dresses existed long before ... like gloves, shoes, hats and jewelry. Women were also more prominent in social and cultural scenes. "By 1929, with the aid of liberation ...

The formal-attire influence is still easy to spot in Bishop's fancy toppers, all of which echo some bygone era (or perhaps a royal wedding) when women weren't fully dressed without a proper hat.

For an evening event or a party, she recommends women try a fascinator — an small sculptural piece worn on a headband — or a whimsical cocktail hat. The hat should not cover the face and ...

"When women got dressed up, especially when they were going to church and formal events, the woman's crowning glory was the hat," he explained. "In the South, women pride themselves on being ...

which included her "crazy little cocktail hats." "They're whimsical and fun to make," Pernia said. "Women in the 1940s wore them when they went out at night." Pernia, who just turned 55 ...

Back then, it referred to a lacy scarf women wrapped around their heads ... he used the name to rebrand the petite cocktail hats that were known at the time as clip-hats or half-hats.

At Orlando Vintage, cocktail hats are always in demand for parties themed to the 1940s and ’50s, says store owner Lisa Marie Smith. But of late, women have been buying vintage cocktail hats to ...

The chance to wear fabulous hats all year-round! Whether it's a cocktail hat at Easter, a wide-brimmed wow-piece at the races, or a cloche at Christmas, there has been some truly stunning regal ...

Not only is she a striking combination of an Iranian mother and English father (hence the name), she will probably be wearing bright red lipstick and a cocktail hat. And, being a cocktail hat ...