Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life

Cat Model, Therapy Cat, and Cat Lifestyle Expert

  • Home
  • Diary
  • Kitty Wisdom
  • Catinees
  • Store
    • Cat Beds
    • Cat Stuff for Humans
      • Cat Calendars
      • Cat Gifts
      • Cat Jewelry for Humans
      • Cat Stationery
      • Cat T-Shirts
    • Cat Trees, Towers and Furniture
    • Designer Cat Collars
    • Interactive Cat Toys
    • Litterbox Furniture, Cabinets and Covers
    • Scratching Posts and Cat Scratchers
    • Special Items for Special Kittys
  • Advice
  • Book Reviews
  • About
  • Contact Summer
    • -Advertise Here!
  • Privacy Policy
  • Fan Club
You are here: Home / Diary / Cat Hat Conundrum

Cat Hat Conundrum

June 13, 2022 By: Summer Samba23 Comments

It's a cat hat conundrum when Summer's new steampunk bowler doesn't fit quite right on her head.

My human saw this cute Steampunk bowler on another internet cat. And since she is a huge steampunk fan, she had to get it for me.

Somali cat paw on tiny steampunk hat

Here’s a closer look at it. The only problem with it is my head is smaller than the other cat’s. So I am having a harder time making this tiny hat work on my tinier head.

Somali cat with steampunk hat too far back on head

This, unfortunately, is the most comfortable placement… right where it can’t be seen.

Somali cat trying to wear steampunk hat over one ear.

And while some hats look good perched over one ear, this bowler definitely doesn’t work.

Somali cat with hat slightly flattening ears

The only way it works is between my ears like this, but the brim is just a hair too wide and flattens out my ears.

Somali cat wearing steampunk hat with head tilt

Even with a head tilt, I look slightly annoyed. I actually was purring during the photo session, but having my ears flat like this gives me a perpetually peeved appearance.

closer shot of Somali cat with hat

It really is a cute hat, though, and it was rather expensive. My human is hoping to find a way to make it work.

Close up of cat hat chin strap

The first thing she is going to try is switching out this single chin strap for a double that fits around my ears instead of in front or behind them. Sometimes that makes hats work better. She is hoping she doesn’t have to try to cut into the brim to make my ears fit better. It would only take a couple of millimeters to give me enough ear room, but she is worried she’ll ruin it.

What do you guys think? Do you have any other suggestions?

Other posts you’ll enjoy:

  • Random Cat Hat Practice
  • My New Tiny Hat
  • My Cute New Hat
Cat Hat Conundrum
Share
Tweet
Pin1
Buffer1
Pocket
Email
2 Shares
* * *

Subscribe to my blog posts here!

Summer's 2023 Monthly Wall Calendar My New 2023 Calendar is out! Get it here
Check out the rest of Summer's merch at her her Zazzle Designercat Shop

Comments

  1. Little Miss Titch says

    June 18, 2022 at 3:28 am

    You still look lovely Miss Summer xoxo Little Miss Titch

    Reply
  2. Teddy says

    June 18, 2022 at 2:15 am

    Oh I agree that the hat is still cute even if it gives you airplane ears…………..!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  3. Catherine A Lingg says

    June 14, 2022 at 9:25 pm

    Maybe work with the strap. It is adorable even with airplane ears. It would be a shame to cut it

    Reply
  4. meowmeowmans says

    June 14, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    That hat sure is cool, Summer. We hope your human can figure out how to make it work for you!

    Reply
  5. Debi says

    June 14, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    I really do like the hat and I think it looks fine between your ears. It may flatten your ears a bit, but you should see what human hats do! Keep working with the hat, you’ll get it.

    Reply
  6. Ivan and Izzy from WMD says

    June 14, 2022 at 5:04 pm

    We like that hat!

    Reply
  7. Melissa & Mudpie says

    June 14, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    Your human will figure it out. Sure is cute!

    Reply
  8. Gina says

    June 14, 2022 at 11:56 am

    It’s a very cute hat and you are such a good sport. Hope your human can make the hat work!

    Reply
  9. The Florida Furkids says

    June 14, 2022 at 11:04 am

    It’s a cute hat. We hope you can figure it out.

    Reply
  10. Molly says

    June 14, 2022 at 8:18 am

    I think you are adorable no matter what you do or wear.

    Reply
  11. Brian says

    June 14, 2022 at 7:49 am

    You did finally get the hang of that hat balancing and it looks great sweet Summer!

    Reply
  12. Tonya woodruff says

    June 14, 2022 at 7:00 am

    It looks adorable!
    We think the slightly lower ears give you catitude.

    Reply
  13. Ellen Pilch says

    June 14, 2022 at 6:42 am

    That is so cool. You look great. XO

    Reply
  14. Eastside Cats Blog says

    June 14, 2022 at 5:38 am

    I adore this hat!
    It’s very hard to buy a cat hat from the interwebs, but some sites have dimensions, and I’ve taken a measuring tape to a cat’s head to make sure.
    Lucky for me, The Hubby hasn’t yet learned the prices that I’ve paid for a few of these hats…

    Reply
  15. Mickeys Musings says

    June 14, 2022 at 5:22 am

    That IS a really cute hat.
    Mum agrees, steam punk is neat 😉
    If the brim is firm, is it possible to sand off a bit to make it fit ?
    Purrs, Julie

    Reply
  16. Ernie the Island Cat says

    June 14, 2022 at 5:12 am

    I think it looks cute on you, Summer.

    Reply
  17. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    June 14, 2022 at 5:01 am

    That hat looks very cute on you.

    Reply
  18. Wing Commander Basil & The B Team says

    June 14, 2022 at 4:58 am

    That’s the cutest hat Summer, and mew look epic in it!

    Reply
  19. Katie Isabella says

    June 14, 2022 at 4:10 am

    I wish I knew what could help but this IS a dilemma, Summer.

    Reply
  20. Charles Huss says

    June 14, 2022 at 3:48 am

    I don’t think you look peeved. I like the photo of your flat ears.

    Reply
  21. The Poupounette Gang says

    June 14, 2022 at 3:02 am

    Aaaaaaah! Fashion dilemmas!

    Purrs,
    Tama and Benny

    Reply
  22. pat k says

    June 14, 2022 at 2:43 am

    Looks like a real collector’s item. What a great find.
    I hope you don’t have to cut into it to make it work but
    it isn’t much good if you can’t use it.

    Reply
  23. mark's Mews says

    June 13, 2022 at 11:37 pm

    Summer, you could wear a lime green thimble and make it look SPECIAL!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Follow Me Here!

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Our Sponsor

Get Summer’s Newsletter!

Stay up to date and get subscriber-only exclusives!

Sign Up For Summer’s Weekly Newsletter!

Follow me on Flipboard!

My Zazzle Store!

Buy from Sparkle's Zazzle Store
T-Shirts, cards, mugs and more!

Summer on Video

Tweets by @sparklecat
Powered by Dealspotr
Read my blog on Kindle
Winner Best Cat Blog Dogtime Petties 2014 Winner Best Cat Blog Dogtime Petties 2010 I won Best Blog Post!
BlogPaws 2016 Nose-to-Nose Awards Finalist badge

Copyright © 2023 ·