Hats aren't just for hiding under on sunny days. Winter is a great time to think about adding another accessory to your wardrobe, whether it's a pillbox or a newsboy cap.
They have been in the news lately - bowlers on the heads of Britain's uber-fashionable, and the Royal Enclosure
at Ascot racecourse has decreed women must forgo fascinators in favour of full hats.
Television series such as Mad Men and Underbelly are also credited with bringing hats back into fashion as aesthetic accessories.
But don't be put off by memories of Princess Beatrice in her flesh-coloured creation at the royal wedding. Hats can be flattering and fun - and can be worn virtually anywhere.
A hat can dramatically change the look of your outfit. A fedora with a floaty maxidress gives a masculine edge to an otherwise girly look. A cloche with a pant-suit adds retro glamour to what might otherwise be a boring work staple.