Ladies compliment the hat too, saying that it's quite stylish (one even lamenting my married state, wishing she could find such a fashionable man, now THAT'S cause for endorsement!)
It's a lovely, well-made hat, the only bit I don't like is that the ribbon is not actually tied into a bow. There are two pieces to the ribbon, the largest goes around most of the hat and has two ends both of which hide under the bow, which is a separate piece. When I put this hat on the first time, I actually busted the bits that hold the larger ribbon in place, destroying the illusion of a one-piece band around the hat. That's probably my fault, since this hat didn't come in the 2X size I probably should wear. I'm right on the edge between 1X and 2X. A pair of simple single stitches repaired the band and it's beautiful as new. I wear this hat every time I leave the house, at least until my next order from Village Hat Shop arrives!
Speaking of Village Hat Shop their service has been very nice, and my hat arrived exactly when they said it would. They even reply to my emails and questions. Lovely hat, lovely shop.