Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I live where a sun hat is a requisite when you are out and about. The issue is that the hats that I try on in stores are way too big for my head, and if I purchase them online and they don't look good, there is the hassle of returning them. Are there any known manufacturers of sun hats that make hats for petite heads? Looking for shade! — Saretta J.
Dear Saretta: There are online stores that specialize in sun hats with UPF 50+ protection in a wide range of sizes, including women's small. Some styles (but not all) have internal adjustable elastic for a custom fit. Take a look and see if these sites have what you need: ■ Sungrubbies.
com ("For women who have faced the frustration of hats slipping down or feeling uncomfortable, our collection is a gamechanger. No more compromises on style or sun safety — we believe every woman deserves both.") ■ WallarooHats.
com (has a whole women's petite section) ■ SetarTrading.com ■ Solbari.com Another idea: If your head is really small, check the teens' or girls' sections in local stores for in-person tryons.
And this just in: I asked my petite friend B.B., who seems to always be on a successful hunt for one thing or another.
She tells me: "I have the answer for my fellow pinhead! A Tilley hat! Specifically their LTM6 Airflo, on sale at Tilley.com for $79.20 and worth every penny.
They come in sizes, so order the smallest, 6 7/8. They have a mesh insert that lets air circulate and also enables you.
