What type of hat would be best?

[Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury]

That is so rude of people!

Here is the link to where I got the hat:

http://www.dragonpipes.com/box-hat-mesh-veil.html

[CapnFayeCutler]

Looks like a pillbox hat to me. Is that what you meant by box hat?

Love it,btw!

[NoBill Lurker]

What's that kind of hat called? I want to know so I can research it's exact time period and come up with a rebuttal for any snarks I meet. I was insulted for wearing that style at my local Ren faire as being totally out of period and...I believe her exact words were: "disgustingly anachronistic, just looking at you makes the historian in me want to cry". I'm not saying this will happen to you, but it really hurt and made me feel self-conscious the rest of the day, so now I want to be prepared with the facts when I wear it again. Problem was, up until this point, I didn't know of anyone else who had one or what it was called.

Kathryn, the next time some one is that rude to you, just smile sweetly then spray them with a little mace!