I often throw my hat into the style ring.
I love wearing them.
I remember when I first moved to Los Angeles and people would ask me if I was going to a costume party…how imaginative. These were comments from women who wore knee high pink suede Uggs with denim mini skirts in 100 degree weather.
In my opinion hats are a personal reflection which brings me to Melania’s Inauguration hat.
This time around there are no “help me” memes regarding her facial expressions as displayed during the 2016 Inauguration when she went hatless, personalityless and completely exposed.
I viewed her Inauguration head gear as a deflection accessory.
The 2024 Eric Javits put an oligarch in power hat represents a no fly zone for sloppy kisses or any physical facial interaction between the missus and her husband.
She often appears to be channeling Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis who was definitely a hat person, but those hats were usually of the pillbox sort, specifically conceived not to hide the first lady’s face.
Mrs. trump’s hat, by contrast, had a brim so broad that it shaded her eyes.
With her face half hidden by the hat, Melania maintained her elusive, aloof persona, combined with a combative and secretive edge…not a First Lady brimming with kindness, compassion and an all encompassing vision for her adopted country.
Ultimately, who cares. We know what we are in for.
You can leave your hat on.
Photo:CBS News
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