If you read the New York Post headline yesterday “Obama wants Marines to wear ‘girly’ hats,” and were a little skeptical that the commander-in-chief of the world’s most powerful military force was sitting at his desk in front of a series of hat sketches for new Marine uniforms saying, “This is too butch. I SAID GIRLY,… » 10/24/13 9:10pm 10/24/13 9:10pm

It rained Saturday during the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, and the inclement weather meant a lot of the hats were kept under wraps. That said, some VIP managed to don fine spring fashions and elaborate hats, in keeping with tradition. » 5/06/13 1:00pm 5/06/13 1:00pm

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 04: A little guest attends the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) » 5/05/13 3:30pm 5/05/13 3:30pm

Ah, the 1920s. When you could get a really great hat for $1.95. What's that you say? You like the $2.95 hats? Pardon me, big spender. The image on the left is from Retronaut's new site, Anywhen; the one on the right was seen on Pinterest. But more pressing: Which hat do you want to buy? » 4/11/13 2:55pm 4/11/13 2:55pm

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 05: A women walks through the paddock during the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) » 5/05/12 5:00pm 5/05/12 5:00pm

Tamara Soreeoo of Austin, Texas, wears her game face under her thoroughbred hat, called "Lavender Flapjack," is favored to win this year's contest. » 5/08/11 12:56pm 5/08/11 12:56pm

The royal wedding is over and done with, but Princess Beatrice's hat lives on in infamy! Since everyone has an opinion about her chapeau, and it's fun to play amateur psychiatrist, we present: What What You Think Beatice's Hat Looks Like Says About You. » 5/02/11 3:40pm 5/02/11 3:40pm

What's the coolest thing about a royal wedding? It's not the dress — snooze — or the guest list — Victoria Beckham, really? — or the Senior British Correspondents all the American television networks trot out to bask in their expert analysis. It's the hats, stupid! The glorious, creative, towering, ridiculous, fancy,… » 4/28/11 4:56pm 4/28/11 4:56pm

Okay, probably, somewhere, there is someone, just as just as surely there's someone who's way too excited about it. Such is life. And here are nudes in bonnets. » 2/09/11 6:07pm 2/09/11 6:07pm

[First she takes a look, then she tries it on. She does not, however, seem convinced. West Hollywood, January 13. Images via WENN.] » 1/14/11 12:15pm 1/14/11 12:15pm

Aukland, NZ, December 26: A punter looks on during the Boxing Day Race carnival at Ellerslie Racecourse. These pictures always make me wish I had a fancy hat wardrobe, except I look weird in hats. » 12/26/10 1:00pm 12/26/10 1:00pm

[Jakarta, Indonesia, November 7: A model showcases designs on the runway by Ivan Gunawan during the Grazia Glitz & Glam Celebrity Meets Fashion show on the first day of Jakarta Fashion Week 2010. Image via Getty] » 11/07/10 5:20pm 11/07/10 5:20pm

OMG. HATS. Not just any hats. Philip Treacy hats. » 8/20/10 12:06pm 8/20/10 12:06pm

[York, August 19. A woman wearing a colourful and elaborate hat arrives for Ladies Day during the Yorkshire Ebor Festival at York Races. Image via Getty] » 8/19/10 4:55pm 8/19/10 4:55pm

[London, August 16. Marketing manager of the museum Gemma Morris poses with Jimi Hendrix's 'Westerner' hat, prior to an exhibition entitled 'Hendrix in Britain', at the Handel House Museum. Image via AP] » 8/17/10 1:12pm 8/17/10 1:12pm

[Dusseldorf, July 26. Model Victoria presents "Rosentraum" (Rose Dream) of designer Schubhofen-Froy. The latest hat and cap fashion is shown at the fashion fair CPD in Duesseldorf from July 25 to 27, 2010. Image via AP] » 7/27/10 9:17am 7/27/10 9:17am

[London, July 20. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends a garden party hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)] » 7/21/10 9:17am 7/21/10 9:17am