It's official: the pillbox hat is bridal's newest it-girl accessory, and we couldn't be more obsessed. Pulled straight from the '60s, it's popping up at courthouse weddings and stepping in as a veil alternative for brides who'd rather skip tradition. The neat, compact crown sits close to the head, holding steady through wind, a cab ride, the metro, and even a crowded clerk's office as you make your way to the registry office in style.
Clip a short birdcage veil to the back, and you've got an even more retro-made-modern touch. The Jackie Kennedy influence is unmistakable, and brides are running with it in sleek blazers and matching gloves for a city hall look that reads dressed-up all on its own, no gown required. For brides chasing bigger impact from one small piece, this is it: the accessory that still says wedding day, only chicer.
