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How do I keep my hat on?

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teabagwoman Tue 04-Nov-25 14:56:59

I’m partially sighted and glare, especially when the sun is low in the sky, is a real problem for me. The advice is to wear a hat with a brim but I live near the top of a hill and it’s always windy. Can anyone suggest a way to keep my hat in place without resorting to elastic under the chin, something I did as a child that I can’t contemplate now.

WithNobsOnIt Wed 05-Nov-25 20:48:48

How about sewing some elastic tape loops onto each side of your hat which could then fit around your ears.

Seriously!

teabagwoman Thu 06-Nov-25 07:35:34

I can see your idea working Withknobsonit, but the space behind my ears is already taken up with hearing aids and glasses. I remember the trouble I had when we had to wear masks.

Esmay, you brought back memories of the two elderly spinster sisters who ran the village Sunday School. They were very fierce, well I was only 5 or 6, always wore black and their hats were secured with enormous hat pins.

I’ve ordered some combs which a friend is going to sew into a hat for me. 🤞

LtEve Thu 06-Nov-25 07:57:33

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08XJG8VV5/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=t&tag=gransnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&aref=l76monjY1x

I had one of these for dog walking in the rain to keep the rain off my glasses. They’re not cheap but very durable with adjustable toggle underneath your chin which looks considerably more stylish than elastic. They have the added benefit of being waterproof.

Essexgirl145 Thu 06-Nov-25 09:06:48

What about a vintage hatpin, you can pick them up on ebay easily.

Katekeeprunning Thu 06-Nov-25 09:34:47

Is your hat big enough? I have a big head and can never get hats that stay on. In caps you can get different sizes

Dempie55 Thu 06-Nov-25 09:39:55

You need what’s called a Mountain Hat - they hug tight to your head to avoid being blown off. Google it. I got mine from Amazon for around £14, the brand is Highlander. They have a slightly smaller brim than a baseball style cap, but big enough to prevent glare. Mine has poppers on the side to adjust tightness. It is 100% secure in strong winds!

keepingquiet Thu 06-Nov-25 09:42:33

teabagwoman

Kirkubbin, sunglasses don’t help my type of vision loss, life would be simple if they did. I need plenty of light but can’t cope with glare.

Speak to your optician. They should have a solution without having to worry about hats.

Greengage Fri 07-Nov-25 13:48:22

What about a dealer's visor or tennis visor?