Looking back at fashion from the past can be surprising.
Either you find yourself charmed by the simplicity and class that has always found its way to the surface of the most popular styles over time, or you're baffled by the thought that anyone would walk out in public wearing something so bizarre.
When it comes to the hats below, they definitely lean more towards the latter. As one of the most variable accessories for someone to don, it's easy to see how designers might get a little carried away and produce something a bit too creative.
Take a look below and try to imagine spotting anyone waltzing around in one of these unique options from the past.
Do you remember even more bizarre styles folks wore back in the day? Let us know in the comments and be sure to SHARE these blasts from fashion's past with your friends!
1. 19th Century Bonnet
I honestly thought she was sporting a wedding cake on her head when I first caught a glimpse of this one.
2. 1949 Radio Hat
Just imagine walking around with this clunky wearable tech instead of your more discrete headphones when you want to listen to music on the go.
3. 19th Century Tasseled Topper
Something tells me you don't wear this hat out unless you are trying to attract some real attention.
4. 19th Century Toque
I wonder if this is where Saturday Night Live got the idea for the characters in Coneheads…
5. 20th Century French Veil
Perhaps beekeeping was a popular hobby for the French back in the turn of the 20th century.
6. 1900s Cape And Hat Combo
This appears to be a precarious predecessor to the hoodie jackets we wear today.
7. 20th Century Squished Chapeau
She could probably use this to serve drinks or appetizers after taking it off at home.
8. 18th Century Straw Helmet
This reminds me of what folks wear when they go horseback riding, only far less effective at protecting their skull.
9. 1904 Overgrown Wreath
Though the description from back in the day claims this look is for "very young women" as "always simple, dainty and becoming," I would be afraid to put the weight of this massive garden on any little girl's head.
10. 19th Century Noble Dome
I thought this was an ancient space helmet at first, but Indonesian noblemen in the 1800s might have just seen stars while weighed down by this clunky cap.
11. 18th Century Mask Combination
Gustav III, the King of Sweden from 1771 to 1792, was wearing this terrifying mask combination for a masquerade ball at the Royal Opera House when an assassination attempt was made on his life. How did they know it was him with the mask?
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