It is generally acceptable for ladies to keep their hats on whether indoors or out because they are considered an accessory not unlike a piece of jewelry that is meant to complete their outfit for the day or occasion.
The origin of this tradition is believed to date back to an old custom where a gentleman accompanies his lady on the left side and so by wearing her hat or fascinator on the right-hand side it would allow her face to be visible with unobstructed conversation.
Traditionally a lady wore her hat or headpiece to the right. The origin of this tradition is alleged to date back to the polite custom of a gentleman accompanying a lady by walking to her left. This allowed her face to remain visible for him and allow conversation unimpeded.
Rachel Trevor-Morgan is a British milliner best known for the hats she created for the Queen Elizabeth II. Royal Warrant to Queen Elizabeth II from 2014 until the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022. In 2014, she was granted a Royal Warrant by the Queen.
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Whether it's a fedora, trilby or a baseball hat, men should remove their hats indoors most of the time. Places, where hats are always off-limits, include homes, temples and churches, restaurants, cafes, theatres and office buildings, especially if you're there for business. Ladies' hat etiquette is still a bit loose.
"Women are encouraged to wear hats for luncheons, celebratory events including horse racing events, and to church. The only women's hats that should be removed indoors are ones that are worn for warmth, rain protection and, at times, sun protection, depending on its silhouette."
Here it is: Urban Dictionary: the cowboy hat rule. A rule made to keep people (ladies) from stealing your cowboy hat. If you wear a cowboy'hat, you have to ride the cowboy!
In typical hat etiquette fashion, it is customary to remove your hat upon entering a building. Though many still follow these rules, it is less and less common as society becomes more and more casual. In today's society, not removing your hat when entering a building is not seen as a big deal.
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