Hello, again!
Today is a very 1960s day as I pull out my three-piece checkered skirt suit, pumps, and pillbox hat. This style was made famous by First Lady Jackie Kennedy, who is known for her chic outfits and hats.
Below is a photo of Jackie Kennedy sporting a white pillbox hat, pearls, sunglasses, and a checkered jacket.
Her style was very popular in the early 60s.
I bought this hat at church sale last fall. Someone had pushed the top up to make it rounded, so it didn’t look like a pillbox hat at all. I bought it for $4, brought it home, and later discovered that the top should be pressed in to make it look right. It was a happy surprise to find that I had bought such a classic. It was good lesson learned, that sometimes things are not at all how they seem. When we first perceive something, it’s very possible that it will turn out to be completely different than the first impression it made. This doesn’t go just for hats, either. We can apply this to pretty much everything, including people, places, and other items.
When a first impression is made, let’s remember that it may not determine the future. It may turn out to be completely different after time. We just have to be patient and see!
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skirt suit // thrifted
pillbox hat // thrifted
shoes // payless
earrings // gift
necklace // my sister’s
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What do you think about the 1960s pillbox hat?
Have you had any experiences with first impressions that didn’t establish the future?
Are you enjoying your summer?
Simply Megan Joy 
Oh my gosh, you look fabulous! I love 1960s fashion:)
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Why thank you so much! I love 1960s fashion, too!
~ Megan Joy
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Oh, my goodness! The times when big hair was in. Was it all the power of hairspray? Again Megan, you look amazing!! I love this look!!!
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Actually, I didn’t use any hairspray. All it took were four mini hair clips to keep it up and because I folded my hair up, I guess it is extra fluffy. Thank you, and thanks for commenting!
~ Megan Joy
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Those clips are amazing indeed! I didn’t think you used hairspray : ) , I was referring to Jackie’s picture 📷 The bonus of long hair, it does definitely give you a fluffy look!! It looks awesome : )
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Oh, that makes more sense! Sorry! I was having a dumb moment. Yes, Jackie’s hair is like perfect in every photo of her so it must be a LOT of hair spray! Thanks again!
~ Megan Joy
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I can’t imagine how many cans of hairspray women used to go through. I wonder if hairspray affected the ozone layer?? You are always welcome, Megan : )
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I’d never thought about that! You’re probably right 🙂
~ Megan Joy
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I LOVE that hat, what a blessing you found it, and then to find out it was a true bill box hat! You look very elegant and stylish. You are so right about first impressions. I have had the first impression to be great and later find out it’s not all I thought it would be and vice versa. It’s always best to not judge, and just let God guide me.
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You’re so right about how we should let God guide us before we judge! I’ve have many of those first impressions, too. When you think it’s going to turn out great, and it doesn’t. Thanks you so much for reading!
~ Megan Joy
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My pleasure Megan 🙂
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Oh, so cute!! I love that style!!! And I love how you are doing your hair! Did you cut it, or just style it so it looks short?
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Thank you! Yes, I just put it up in a fake bob to make it look short. 🙂 Thanks for reading!
~ Megan Joy
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