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Nordstrom Cotton Cloche

Nordstrom Cotton Cloche

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A cloche hat is a bell-shaped hat this was popular during the 1920s. It features a narrow brim, a rounded crown and soft material. A cloche hat is typically only worn by women. The word "cloche" comes from the French word meaning "bell". Although it was most popular 80 years ago, cloche hats are currently getting more and more stylish in recent years.

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Pronunciation: klôsh
Also Known As: bell hat, flapper hat
Common Misspellings: closhe hat, kloshe hat

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