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.
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.
This, unfortunately, is the most comfortable placement… right where it can’t be seen.
And while some hats look good perched over one ear, this bowler definitely doesn’t work.
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.
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.
It really is a cute hat, though, and it was rather expensive. My human is hoping to find a way to make it work.
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?
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You still look lovely Miss Summer xoxo Little Miss Titch
Oh I agree that the hat is still cute even if it gives you airplane ears…………..!
Hugs, Teddy
Maybe work with the strap. It is adorable even with airplane ears. It would be a shame to cut it
That hat sure is cool, Summer. We hope your human can figure out how to make it work for you!
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.
We like that hat!
Your human will figure it out. Sure is cute!
It’s a very cute hat and you are such a good sport. Hope your human can make the hat work!
It’s a cute hat. We hope you can figure it out.
I think you are adorable no matter what you do or wear.
You did finally get the hang of that hat balancing and it looks great sweet Summer!
It looks adorable!
We think the slightly lower ears give you catitude.
That is so cool. You look great. XO
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…
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
I think it looks cute on you, Summer.
That hat looks very cute on you.
That’s the cutest hat Summer, and mew look epic in it!
I wish I knew what could help but this IS a dilemma, Summer.
I don’t think you look peeved. I like the photo of your flat ears.
Aaaaaaah! Fashion dilemmas!
Purrs,
Tama and Benny
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.
Summer, you could wear a lime green thimble and make it look SPECIAL!