Cloche Hats & Flapper Hats » Elizabeth Black Wool Flapper Cloche

Most cloche hats are built for everyday wear. Elizabeth isn't quite that — the rhinestone trim along the crown pushes it into flapper hat territory, the kind of piece you reach for when a plain wool hat won't cut it but a full fascinator is too much.

No Drawstring — Built to a Precise Size Instead

Like the navy Elizabeth, this hat skips the internal drawstring the Victoria and Beatrice lines use. The reinforced crown that holds the rhinestone trim in place doesn't leave room for an adjustable string without disrupting the stitching around the stones, so fit comes entirely from choosing the right size off the chart. Measure carefully, order your exact size, and there's nothing to loosen or tighten afterward.

The Detail That Changes Everything

Take the stones off (hypothetically — they're sewn in, not removable) and you'd have a solid, well-made black wool cloche. Add them back and it becomes something else entirely: a flapper cloche hat closer to the embellished end of what you'd see in old photos of 1920s hats. Small enough not to look costume-y, catching just enough light under indoor lighting to read as considered rather than flashy.

Where This Actually Gets Worn

Not exclusively evenings. Pair it with tailored separates — a blazer, straight trousers — and it works for daytime occasions that call for something more polished than a basic hat. Where it really earns its place is anywhere with better lighting and a reason to dress up a little: dinner, a gallery opening, a wedding guest look. It's closer to a winter flapper hat than a costume piece — built to be worn again, not just once.

Sizing

No drawstring on this style — measure carefully and order your exact size for the best fit.

Specifications

• Material: Wool
• Embellishment: Sewn-in rhinestone trim
• Fit: Fixed size, no drawstring adjustment
• Color: Black
• Sizes Available: 55–62 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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Questions People Ask

Since there's no drawstring, what size should I order for a 60cm head?

Order size L-XL. That's the direct match for a 60cm circumference on the chart — with no drawstring to compensate for a wrong guess, an accurate measurement above the ears matters more here than on the Victoria or Beatrice styles.

Why doesn't this rhinestone-trimmed hat have an adjustable fit like other cloche styles?

The reinforced section that anchors the rhinestone stitching doesn't leave room for a drawstring channel without disrupting that construction. Trading adjustability for a securely set trim is the tradeoff — same reasoning behind the fixed-size navy Elizabeth.

Are the rhinestones on this hat glued on or sewn in, and will they last?

Sewn in, not glued — each stone is stitched into a reinforced section of the wool, which is both why they're secure and why the fit is fixed rather than adjustable. With normal wear and storage on a hat stand rather than tossed in a bag, they hold their shine and don't loosen the way glued embellishments eventually do.

How do I keep the rhinestone trim from dulling or discoloring over time?

Keep the hat out of prolonged direct sunlight when not in use — UV exposure can dull the sparkle on any embellished trim faster than normal handling would. For cleaning, a dry cleaner familiar with embellished garments is the safer route than attempting anything at home near the stitched section.

Is the Elizabeth black cloche hat appropriate for a formal event or wedding?

Yes — the rhinestone trim is what pushes this past a casual daily hat into something you can wear to a wedding, dinner, or evening event. It reads as considered rather than costume, especially paired with tailored clothing rather than casualwear.

What should I wear with a black cloche hat with rhinestones?

Tailored pieces work best — a structured blazer, straight-leg trousers, or a fitted dress in a solid color. Because the hat already carries visual interest, keeping the rest of the outfit relatively simple lets the embellishment do the work instead of competing with a busy pattern.

What's the difference between this black Elizabeth and the navy Elizabeth with the single stone cluster?

Scale of embellishment: this black colorway carries a fuller rhinestone trim along the crown, while the navy version has just one small stone cluster on the side. Both are fixed-size with no drawstring, same wool base.