One Sure-Fire Way to Stand Out From the Pack

written by Jen Reichle

THERE IS NO WAY I'M WEARING THIS TONIGHT...

Sigh, back to the closet. Have you ever spent way too long trying to pick out an outfit before leaving the house?  Maybe there is even a pile of "hell no" clothes that you tried on and immediately tossed onto the floor?  Yes, this is all part of my getting ready ritual too--are we crazy?  Well, maybe, but crazy is a synonym for awesome in my book.  Bottom line, you do this because you know that the outfit you carefully put together is the first message you put out to the world about who you are and what you are all about. It is an important piece of your self-expression and you want to get it right.  The same thing goes for your dog.

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE RIGHT ACCESSORIES...

That's right, we are going back to fashion 101--if you want to kick your look (and your pupster's look) up a notch then it is time to invest in a few key accessories. Now, we aren't talking about just any dog accessories because you aren't going to turn any heads with a bandana tied around your neck like every other dog in town.  You and your dear furry BFF are top-self fashionistas and you need a top-notch "check out how awesome we are" kind of piece--what you need is a top hat!

TOP HATS FOR TOP NOTCH DOGS...

Life is too short not to make every moment special, from your dog park parties to an evening at your local dog-friendly brewery, a top hat can take any outfit from average to extraordinary.  

Top hats send a message that you confidently walk to the beat of your own drum and know how to enjoy life to the fullest.  They can instantly transform how the crowd views you and your dog. Take my 100lb German Shepherd (Fox) for example--when he is out in the buff, mothers literally hide their children so my monster dog doesn't eat them, but add the right top hat and he is suddenly the most adorable and approachable dog at the park.  Now that's the power of the right accessories. 

So you catch my drift, but the question still remains--which top hat style is right for your pooch?  Luckily our doggie fashion stylist, Olley, has shared his recommendation for which top hat matches your unique dog's personality in his Ultimate Guide to Top Hats.

UNSURE ABOUT SIZES?

We've got you (and your pup's head) covered with our super easy sizing guide.  Just grab a fabric tape measure (or a piece of string and standard ruler) and take two quick measurements of your dog:
1. Measure between your dogs ears
2. Measure the rest of the head's circumference (from the ear, under the chin, and to the other ear)
Then take a look at our sizing chat to see if a Small or Medium/Large is right for you.  If you have any questions, our designer Jen (aka little ole me) is always available to assist via email at Jen@playfullyrefined.com.  

​I will also be sending out an awesome tutorial on how to train your dog to wear a top hat exclusively for those awesome humans who are on our email list.  Sign up before Tuesday, 21 March 2016 to get your paws on it!

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AND SPEAKING OF EMAIL...

WAIT, WHAT?  YOU AREN'T A PLAYFULLY REFINED EMAIL A-LISTER YET?
​ * No free monthly gifts like original coloring pages or printable photo booth props?
 * You won’t get the latest fashion trends from the runway customized so you and your dog look dope
 * No getting in on the scoop of my most prized tips and tricks for training your dog to wear a top hat
 * And you can forget about the latest and greatest fur baby products and dog accessories from our puppy boutique