Hectic Hat Hire

I live close to this shop and thought I’d have a look in preparation for Ascot. I picked up a hat to try on and was barked at that it was an expensive piece. I asked if I could still try it on and was told as long as i was careful. The lady (although she wasn’t even close to being a lady) didn’t bother getting up from her desk, nor did she ask if she could help. Delusional smelly little shop…

Sadly I had a horrible customer experience at Hectic Hat Hire today. I was looking for a hat for a wedding in a months time and was aware of Hectic Hat Hire. My husband and I happened to be driving by and decided to stop and see what the process would be and possibly get a hat reserved. I explained this to the shop keeper and she was insistent that I come back at another time with my dress. I said that I had a photo and would like to at least browse and try to find something while I was there… it was clear that she didn’t like this approach, but I pulled up the photo anyway. Then she got very difficult about the colour of the dress and pointed me in the direction of some hats and said well go ahead and look. She never asked what type of hat I would like — style, etc. It was clear from the outset that having my dress with me was a criteria of getting any assistance. The shopkeeper was not interested in helping me or getting my business. I would suggest finding an alternative option before setting foot in this awful shop.

My husband and I were in London from Chicago for his sister’s wedding, and he decided I needed a hat. Through the magic of the Internet, he found Hectic Hat Hire, which was two miles from our hotel. We went there straight from the airport, and were dazzled by the array of wonderful hats all crammed in one tiny, darling storefront. The owner was so friendly and helpful, offering to let us root around at will, but also offering her suggestions. One of her picks was the perfect match for my dress. I spent the entire wedding reception hearing from total strangers how much they loved my hat. It made a special day that much more memorable. Thanks and cheers to Rosie of Hectic Hat Hire!

I LOVE hats and I’m not talking a simple cap or beret, but real ladies hats. I like big hats, the kind that you need to tilt your head if someone is going to kiss you. I like hats that if you go to Ascot other women will say, «I love your hat!» I love hats so much I have spent a small fortune on them, so you can imagine how thrilled I was to find The Hectic Hat Hire. The shop hires out expensive high end hats for all sorts of events. They sell hats as well, but if you are going to do yourself justice at any major event that requires a hat any self respecting hat devotee knows it can be an expensive proposition. So the Hectic Hat Hire provides a great way to go out with a marvellous hat without spending hundreds of pounds.