Sarah's Silks Hat - Princess

The cone-shaped hat is sewn from 100 percent pure mulberry silk, with a graceful georgette silk veil stitched from the very top. The silk feels smooth and looks softly luminous, giving the hat a real sense of magic without any stiff or plastic parts.

The Princess Hat stands 10 inches tall with a 21 inch circumference. A soft elastic band runs under the brim and stretches to fit most children from roughly 3 to 9 years old, so it stays put while your child moves through their story.

A long georgette silk veil is sewn securely from the point of the hat and flows down the back. Because it is stitched in place, it moves with your child as they walk and twirl, and there is no separate piece to attach or misplace.

Not only princesses. A tall pointed hat can just as easily belong to a queen, a fairy-tale royal or a character of your child's own making. These childs dress up clothes leave the story open, so the same hat can headline many different games.

When children step into a costume, they take on real developmental work. Pretend play builds thinking, movement, language and social skills all at once. Choosing their own role also nurtures independence, since your child leads the scene and decides how the story unfolds.

In most cases, yes. The single stretch band means there are no ribbons to tie, so children can pull the hat on and settle it in place on their own. That small bit of independence often makes dressing up even more fun for young children.