I wore this to Derby Oaks party and I recieve so many compliments....let me tell you the women spend hundreds just on their hats and I was the one recieving compliments!! I would go down a size it is generous but easy to alter if you are not sure. I would love to have it in other colors such as a basic black. You will not go wrong, you can wear this dressed up as I did or casual garden party or church function.