Dark Grey Wool Cloche Hat for Women, Side Bow – Veronica
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Regular price $85.00
Cloche Hats & Flapper Hats
Some people find a black hat too severe against the face. Dark grey solves that. It keeps the formal line of a black cloche but softens it, so the hat looks considered rather than stark.
This wool cloche hat for women has a flower-shaped bow stitched to the side and a warm inner lining. The shape is the close 1920s bell that sits just above the eyebrows.
Grey Belongs With Tailoring
Grey is the colour of suiting, which is why this hat looks so natural with a blazer or a trouser suit. The photos pair it with a dark blazer and a white top. A charcoal coat, a navy wool jacket or a black trench do the same job.
Keep the rest of the outfit in solid colours. The bow is the hat's detail; let it be the only one near the face.
Sizing
| Head Circumference | Size | US Hat Size (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 55–56 cm | M | 6⅞–7 |
| 57–58 cm | L | 7⅛–7¼ |
| 59–60 cm | XL | 7⅜–7½ |
This style has no drawstring, so the range you choose is the fit you get. Between two ranges, take the larger one.
Specifications
- Material: Wool
- Detail: Flower-shaped fabric bow on the side
- Lining: Warm inner lining
- Color: Dark Grey
- Sizes Available: 55–60 cm (see size guide above)
- Season: Winter, demi-season
- Care: Dry clean or spot-clean only; do not machine wash
- Origin: Handcrafted in Ukraine
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Other Veronica colours sit in our women's cloche hats.
Questions People Ask
Which size dark grey cloche fits a 59 cm head?
Choose XL, which covers 59–60 cm. This Veronica cloche is fixed size, with no drawstring, so measure carefully: tape around the head a finger above the ears, level all the way round. If you're at 60.5 cm or more, the hat will feel tight and isn't the right choice.
Is dark grey a good colour for grey or silver hair?
Yes. Dark grey sits a few shades deeper than silver hair, which creates a clean contrast without the harshness of black. It also works with salt-and-pepper hair. If you want more contrast, the black or red Veronica versions offer it.
Can I wear a cloche hat with glasses?
Yes. A cloche sits above the eyebrows, so it doesn't press on the frames. Let the arms of the glasses rest under the hat's edge at the sides. If the hat feels tight with glasses on, measure again with them on before choosing a size.
How do I brush a wool cloche hat?
Use a soft natural-bristle brush and work in one direction, around the crown rather than up and down. That lifts dust without roughing the wool. Brush around the bow, not across it. A quick brush after each wear keeps dark grey looking even.
Is this cloche too formal for jeans?
No. With dark jeans, a knit and a wool coat, it looks polished-casual. The hat's line adds structure to a relaxed outfit. Where it looks out of place is with sportswear; pair it with coats and jackets rather than puffer jackets.
Does the bow come in a different colour?
The bow is made from matching fabric, so it's the same dark grey as the hat. That's deliberate: a tonal bow adds texture without breaking up the colour. If you'd like a contrast detail, look at the Elizabeth cloche with its stone accent.
How do I keep the bell shape after the hat gets wet?
Pat off excess water with a towel, reshape the crown by hand and let it dry at room temperature, crown-up, stuffed lightly with tissue. Never use a radiator or hair dryer: heat shrinks wool and can stiffen the lining.
Is this the same hat as the black Veronica?
Same shape, same bow and same lining — only the colour differs. Choose black for a sharper look with dark coats, dark grey for a softer look with grey, navy and camel. Both come in sizes covering 55–60 cm.
