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A whimsy hat consists of an embellished veil that covers the head. Typical trims include flowers, feathers, fruit, ribbons, and bows. This style was meant to complement 1950s and 1960s bouffant hairstyles.

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1950s feather and tulle whimsy hat  - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1950s feather and tulle whimsy hat

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1950s feathers and netting whimsy hat  - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1950s feathers and netting whimsy hat

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1950s mink and velvet whimsy hat  - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1950s mink and velvet whimsy hat

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1950s whimsy hats

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1950s tulle and daisy whimsy hat  - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1950s tulle and daisy whimsy hat

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1950s tulle and flocked velvet whimsy hats - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1950s tulle and flocked velvet whimsy hats

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1950s tulle and velvet whimsy hat  - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1950s tulle and velvet whimsy hat

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1950s velveteen and tulle whimsy hat  - Courtesy of pinkyagogo

1950s velveteen and tulle whimsy hat

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1960s green dotted veil whimsy hat  - Courtesy of vivavintageclothing

1960s green dotted veil whimsy hat

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1960s whimsy hat with millinery cherries - Courtesy of thespectrum

1960s whimsy hat with millinery cherries

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