Another trend to spot is the minimalist look. The high street has a good selection of hats, in styles to suit all and at prices for all pockets. Accessorize in Davygate and Parliament Street, York, offers the irresistible combination of fashion and affordability. Create that classic Audrey Hepburn look with a black sinnamay hat for 55. Or get right up to the minute with a lilac summer style with pretty paper flowers on the front for 34.99.
Department stores are a good hunting ground for hats too.
For sheer show-stopper appeal, check out its exclusive hat collection by milliner to the stars Philip Treacy in the Autograph boutique, with prices from 125. Bhs in Coney Street has some bargain buys with a plain straw hat with black trim for only 15. The Hat Box collection at Debenhams in Davygate starts at 15 too, with a selection of classic straw styles in a rainbow of colours from cerise to cream. Fenwick, Coppergate, York, has a good choice of hats as well, but expect to pay between 100- 200 for a creation that really will be hat stuff. For sheer choice, it is hard to beat Get Ahead Hats just outside York at Dutton Farm, off the A59 Harrogate Road.