I was reading up on how directors avoid hats and anything else that would obscure the faces of their leads, and realized this holds true even in animated movies. It’s kind of a shame, though, because wouldn’t the Disney princesses have amazing hats? I decided to explore a few in fashion sketches.

Snow White in a 16th century feathered cap

Belle in an 18th century bergère

Elsa in an 1830s bonnet

Cinderella in a Victorian riding hat

Ariel in an Edwardian picture hat

Tiana in an Erté-inspired cloche