Classic Squishee® Straw Packable Fedora Sun Hat

Not packable. I purchased this for 2 reasons....the fedora style and the ability to pack it into luggage. The description gives the impression that you can just cram it, toss it, pack it into any bag and it pops back. This is not at all the case. When I received the hat I noticed a label inside the hat with detailed packing instructions. It explains the hat should be placed in luggage upside down, fill it with lingerie (or other similar delicate objects I would imagine) and you sort of have to pack clothes around it to support it. Well, although annoyed that these packing instructions were a far cry from the description online, I followed them to a tee only to get to my destination with a hat that bulged out on the top where it should cave in (note the style of the fedora in the front, it has slight indentations on both sides right above the band) It looked ridiculous. In no way did it regain any shape. I was far from home, in a warm tropical location with a now horrible looking hat. I had to take the time to find a store/mall that would allow me to get a better looking hat that I would actually like and want to keep. Needless to say, I returned this promptly upon returning home. Wish it would have been more accurately described online, it would've saved me a lot of time and the headache of having to find a good hat while on vacation. Two stars for the style and fit...zero stars for the inaccurate description.

It looks great, beautiful and good quality. I didn't pack it after all the reviews and to take care of my EJ, this traveled on my carry-on and bag using a toptote, wich I also recommend.

I usually have a hard time finding a hat, this one is great. I would suggest not packing it though as mine did t hold up well but I was able to salvage the shape.

Definitely 5 stars!!! I have a tiny head and always have trouble finding hats-- particularly nice quality fedoras that look good on me. This one is going to be my go to fedora! The quality is fantastic-- the price not so much, but I am extremely happy with my purchase. To change up the style, I've been contemplating wrapping some of my favorite bandanas, scarves and chokers around the hat. For the small heads out there, this is THEE hat for you... not to mention, you can squish it and it pops right back into form.

Great hat - no issues with it fitting my rather large head and massive style points in wearing it. Dress it up, dress it down. Tried the natural with black band first - found the natural too dark. Big fan of the cream and black.

Love this hat yet much like the reviews before this , it is not truly packable and does not hold its shape once it's been squished for longer than 5 minutes. Given the style is perfect & I love the look with it's perfect size brim ... & if it didn't cost $300 after tax I think I could overlook the lack of packability.. unfortunately I cannot justify the cost of this hat just to look cute...

I purchased the cream, and it's a bit more natural in color than the picture showed, it looks like whitewashed straw, but I actually like the color better than a solid cream I expected. I own 2 Eric Javits hats already, so I knew what to expect from the size and materials. EJ hats are made with a man made rafia straw which is not "easily" packable, however a straw hat would NEVER survive being packed, so with a little extra TLC, it can be done with this material. Just don't expect to shove it in your bag, travel, and have it come out looking fab at your destination - not going to happen! You have to pack it upside down, and support its shape with garments both inside and around the hat. I do occasionally have to steam them to get their shape back. That being said, mine arrived in perfect condition and shape, so I'm very happy. I am plus size, and the hat fits but is currently a bit tight. I know from my other EJ hats that both the elastic band inside the hat, and the man made rafia will stretch after a few wears and will end up being perfect for me. EJ hats are meant to conform to your head and fit a wide range of sizes. The hat itself is stunning, well crafted, looks amazing, and I think will be a cherished favorite of mine for many years to come.

I love this hat. I thought it was too expensive at first, because that is a lot of money for just a straw hat. After I received the hat, I just really didn't want to take it off, it was that cute. I threw the hat in my bag for a trip to the beach this weekend. It kept it's shape, and after much time in the sun and wind, looks fabulous. I am glad I kept it.

For $300 plus dollars I wanted this hat to be perfect. The style is fabulous, there’s a flexibility to the hat that makes me feel it won’t ruin its shape if I have to pack it, but the black ribbon wasn’t sewn on straight and the seem was off and very distracting so I returned and ordered a new one. Hoping this one arriving will be sewn on straight. For the high price i would have expected it to be caught before shipping.

Perfect fit. I got lots of complements.

This hat is truly adorable but I couldn’t get over how large it was on my head. If the slightest breeze blew it would’ve sent this thing flying. I love it so much that I returned it and am waiting for a 2nd one to see if it’s any better. Never ever have I been told I have a small head so it took me by surprise when it barely fit. I feel like it’s a design flaw not to have it adjustable. Still, it’s so stinkin’ cute I’m trying again. Fingers crossed.

I don’t have an unusually small head. This hat is enormous. I put it on and it sunk halfway down my ears....you could see my earrings but definitely not the top of my ears. There is a grosgrain black band inside but it does not tighten or adjust at all. i can’t believe everyone says this hat is for small heads. perhaps mine was made incorrectly?