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Hat Wearing Tips

Where to wear your hats?

Most of our customers would say that anytime is a great time to wear your hat, and we couldn't agree more with that statement, but if you prefer to have a few more guidelines on when to wear your formal hats, here they are:

Many thanks to our wonderful customer Dree for her input

Formal Hat Appropriate Events:

• Any event that takes place before 6pm - dress hats are not worn in the evening.
• Fascinators are great to wear all day, and make a great alternative for people who either don't feel comfortable wearing a full hat OR for those who do not want to change their hairstyle from day to night. Fascinators were the hairpieces of choice for Camilla's and prince Charles' guests at their wedding. Prince Edward's guests overwhelmingly wore fascinators during the evening festivities.
  
  Fascinators are little headpieces, usually with feathers or veil. They are much smaller than hats and are usually attached to the hair via a hair comb. They are very elegant and incredibly versatile as they are less obvious than bigger, formal hats.
  
  
  
• Art Galleries
• Museums
• Brunch, Mother's Day, etc.
• Tea
• Weddings
• Opera/symphony (fascinators are best)
• Black tie galas (fascinators)
• Fashion shows
• Christenings/Weddings/Church/Synagogue/Places of worship
• Retirement teas
• Book launches and all other events that involve a new beginning and that take place during the day
• Welcoming dignitaries or attending social events in their honor
• Derby Days (Kentucky Derby, Ascot races in England, Derby races at the Northlands Edmonton in August)

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Other Occasions to Wear Less Formal Hats:

• Vacation (the best place to try crazy hats ...no one knows you, so go for it!)
• The beach
• Picnics, B.B.Q's
• Shopping
• Clubbing
• Gardening
• Home and Garden trade show
• Bad hair Days!!! Especially in between dye jobs!
• Strolling down Whyte Ave, or Robson, or Yonge street...
• Everyday 'cause you feel like it'!

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Benefits:

• Excellent sun protection; skin cancer, age spots, premature aging
• It's a great way to finish your total look
• It's a great way to be noticed!
• Connects to a sense of history when ladies appeared feminine yet regal
• Refreshes the appearance of the same old outfit or look.
• You get to be someone else for a day!
• FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

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Shipping Policy

You should receive your parcel within 1-3 days of shipping anywhere in Alberta, and with 5-10 days of shipping anywhere in Canada.

The following rates are for single items only. Your credit card will not be charged until you receive an order confirmation from us via email (within 48 hours of ordering). If an item is unavailable for some reason, you will be notified and no charges will be placed on your card. You are welcome to send us a cheque or money order in advance of your parcel being shipped if you prefer. You are always welcome to contact us and do everything over the phone instead of online if that's your preference. We are more than happy to accommodate you!

*Special note: There is no provincial sales tax in Alberta!

Customs and duty rates to other countries are not included, nor determined by us.

Both shipping and handling fees are included in our rates.

Approximate sizes of boxes:
Small box: 10" x 10" x 7"
Medium box: 13" x 13" x 7"
Large box: 16" x 16" x 7"
Oversize box: 18" x 18" x 8"

Click Here for more information about shipping policy.

Return & Exchange Policy

At HeadCase Hats, we absolutely want you wear the hat you purchased! We have a very low rate of returns in our physical location because we encourage our customers to take their time and choose a hat that's right for them. We also want our online customers to enjoy their hats for a very long time. The following information should be reviewed before purchasing an item, however, we encourage you to call us or email us regarding any concerns you have.

If you are unhappy with your hat for any personal reason, you may ship it back to us for a full refund within 14 days (you pay the shipping). Your hat MUST BE UNWORN and in excellent condition. Sorry, no returns on Special Orders.

For any hats that were sent to you damaged, defective or the wrong size (with the error being on us), we pay the shipping.

If you requested the wrong size and need an exchange only, you must include the cost for us to re-ship the other hat.

If you love your hat, but it has a slight kink, or the size is a little off, please call us, as we can tell you how to remedy these situations at home, and save you the cost of exchanging.