A Stroll Down King Street

On the second Sunday of the month in Charleston, King Street closes to traffic. Stores open their doors and place racks on the sidewalk. Restaurants put up stands and tables in the street. People bring their dates and their dogs and stroll down the pedestrian-packed streets. 

This week, the 2nd Sunday organizers asked The Hat Ladies of Charleston if we would put on an impromptu promenade, in the spirit our Easter Parade. 

Of course! We'd be delighted. 

Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas

Who is under that hat?

Darling Jackie, of course.

The Hat Ladies of Charleston provide great material for The ReStylist because so many of us build our wardrobe by thrift, consignment, and legacy. We inherit from our mothers and trade hats among ourselves. We repurpose and restyle with elegant results.

My wardrobe
Hat: Velvet and brocade, handmade by New York milliner, Wendy Carrington
Sweater: Angora, The Limited, $4 Salvation Army
Jacket: Faux lambswool, $10 Goodwill 
Purse: funky furry little thing, $2 Community Thrift