Victorian Hat for SASS ~ Spirit of Phoenix

One of my favorite Victorian hats is what I refer to as a SASS Hat.

When I first designed this hat I was inspired by the TV series Gun Smoke ~ Miss Kitty.

She always wore the most beautiful hats when she was getting on and off the stage coach at Dodge City.

This hat is made of the finest quality red wool (manufactured in the USA).  The crown of the hat is wrapped with red silk and the bow in back is also red silk.  The edge of the brim is accented with French Style drop teardrop beads and French gimp.  The front of the hat is adorned with beautiful red organza/silk millinery roses.  Elegant and fluffy red ostrich feathers billow over the crown.

Spirit of Phoenix look beautiful with any hairstyle.

As you can see the photo above, the hat is worn with ringlet hairstyle.

The hat pictured below is shown with a Gibson Girl hairstyle (it’s best to use a hatpin to keep the hat in place).

Victorian Hat “Spirit of Phoenix”

This  style of hat is also be worn by gals who are members of the Red Hat Society.

Just look at these beautiful Texan Southern Belle gals!