Hat day at work?

**Supercurlyhair** · October 16th, 2016, 12:07 AM

So, has anyone ever declined wearing a hat to work because you didn't want to cover your hair? I'm not ashamed to admit that I "forgot" my hat earlier this week!

**x3leesa** · October 16th, 2016, 02:22 AM

I had just the opposite happen this week. My roots were looking a little greasy and it happened to be hat day but I didn't bring it!!

**GrowingOut** · October 16th, 2016, 05:59 AM

I don't mind kooky days at work like hat day,(And I do wear hats sometimes) but I never like other people putting their hats on my head. (I've had lice twice and would prefer to never go through that again!!!!)

**Arctic** · October 16th, 2016, 06:08 AM

What is a hat day?

**Sapeli** · October 16th, 2016, 06:12 AM

I was wondering the same. Something similar than a Red nose day? Or is it some kind of team spiriting on a company level?

**Lize** · October 16th, 2016, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by Arctic

What is a hat day?

Also wondering the same thing.

**Irialii** · October 16th, 2016, 06:40 AM

Originally Posted by Arctic

What is a hat day?

I think it is either 1) a themed day like crazy hat day where everyone wears some silly headwear or 2) days you have to wear a hat as part of a uniform or for PPE (personal protective equipment).

For 1) fascinators are awesome, this is what I normally go with for the Melbourne Cup and other race days that are during work and I have to wear a hat. For 2) you can sew/attach a satin lining into your hat to reduce friction and protect your hair, which is what I did to the wide brimmed hat I have to wear at work everyday.

If I'm wrong, let me know

**Flipgirl24** · October 16th, 2016, 07:35 AM

Hat day would be fun! It's a way to garner company spirit and to show yourself as a team player.

**Saldana** · October 16th, 2016, 07:54 AM

I'm kind of the opposite - I'd really like to cover my hair (scarf, turban, whatever)....but it is not the norm at my workplace, and would draw unwanted attention and inquiry. I'm not religious in any way, so I couldn't (and wouldn't) use that as an explanation. And we don't ever have 'hat days'.

Cg · October 16th, 2016, 10:02 AM

I've never heard of a hat day and certainly wouldn't institute it at my company. But if someone needs to wear a hat for any reason, as long as it looks professional and appropriate, no one would say anything. Turbans plain or with an understated pin would be fine, for example.