So, I’ve been poking around online (as one does when procrastinating important things), and I keep seeing ’em pop up. The RealReal seems to have a bunch, claiming up to 90% off, which, uh, sounds kinda sus? But hey, they say they’re legit and authenticated, so maybe you can snag a bargain. Vestiaire Collective is another spot – seems like people are ditching their old Chloé hats there, which is a win for us bargain hunters.
What’s really catching my eye though, are these almost 1920s-ish cloches. I saw a description somewhere (Nike.com, oddly enough? Maybe they’re branching out?) talking about a thin swirl and a flower pin. Like, *imagine* rocking that with a floaty dress and some chunky boots. Total vibe. I’m picturing a Wes Anderson character, but make it fashion.
Then there’s the whole “hat chloé vintage” thing on Etsy. (God, I love Etsy. So much random, amazing stuff there.) People are selling handmade versions, and, okay, some of them are kinda… questionable. But others? *Chef’s kiss*. You gotta sift through the, uh, less-than-stellar ones, but you might find a real gem.
And look, I’m not gonna lie, I’m not a *huge* hat person myself. Like, I always feel like I look kinda dorky in hats? But these Chloé ones…they just seem *different*. They’ve got this effortless chic thing going on. Maybe it’s the history, maybe it’s the “Chloé” label (let’s be real, branding works), or maybe it’s just that they’re actually super cute.
I saw one description that called it a “chic accessory” that “seamlessly pairs with any ensemble.” Which, let’s be honest, is total marketing fluff, but it *did* make me think about wearing it with, like, my ripped jeans and a vintage band tee. High-low fashion, baby!
