My mother loved wearing hats. She would never be seen in Church on Sunday without a hat, if she just went in for a quick visit a Handkerchief would have to do.
I’m starting to wear hats again. Not much out there YET!
The more things change — the more they stay the same.
This is coming full circle soon — back to women wearing a veil or hat in church. (My prediction.)
Hats were the norm until around 1960. It was Jackie Kennedy who made mantillas popular in the US. Once she was seen wearing them, (practically) every Catholic girl and woman in the US switched.
I don’t know when the head covering (be it hat or mantilla or even the handkerchief) ended. I’d favor its return.
Somewhere in the mid 70’s I recall going to Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC, all Easter refinery with my Irene of NY “Carmen Miranda” hat. The woman sitting next to me wore skin tight jeans and t-shirt. I have to admit to being appalled, but told myself that she was probably a better soul than I, so tried not to be judgmental.
Does the Lord really care what anyone is wearing in church? Or does He just prefer their being there, worshiping him?