Purgatorio musings continued.

[gurdymonkey]

......on the other hand, The Big Hat (24" diameter) with the veil does not lend itself well to sitting next to Some Guy during court and trading quiet color commentary on the proceedings.

What to do? What to do?

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[danabren.livejournal.com]

What did proper ladies do in period when a Gentleman of Quality wished to lean in for a whisper?

Punch him in the shoulder and run away giggling?

[gurdymonkey.livejournal.com]

I suppose I COULD opt for the slightly smaller hat with the kazuki. It'll keep me shaded without being the sartorial equivalent of the Berlin Wall.