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It does look really cute worn and now I kind of want it in more colors.","reviewer_name":"Eryn H."},{"date":"October 23, 2025","tags":["Fabric","Comfort"],"title":"Bob","rating":5,"content":"Beau, confortable, fait parfaitement","reviewer_name":"Micheline A."},{"date":"July 16, 2024","title":"Chouette chapeau","rating":5,"content":"Un peu petit, mais très mignon.","reviewer_name":"Valérie L."},{"date":"June 11, 2024","title":"So cute","rating":5,"content":"Great quality and absolutely adorable. Fit a bit on the tighter side but still very comfortable. The brim is quite small so if you’re looking for lots of sun protection this might not be the best option. Still very much recommend!","reviewer_name":"Clare G."},{"date":"May 28, 2024","tags":["Fabric","Comfort","Style"],"title":"Fabric","rating":5,"content":"The fabric was a casual faded green which is totally in style. It is like a neutral that looks great with anything. Easy to transport because you can stuff it anywhere and will not lose its shape.","reviewer_name":"Ann Q."},{"date":"July 1, 2023","title":"Mignon et utile !","rating":5,"content":"Je recommande :)","reviewer_name":"Emilie D."},{"date":"May 28, 2023","title":"Pratique et beau look!","rating":5,"content":"J'adore la forme, le tissus et le look en plus de protéger du soleil. Je le recommande!","reviewer_name":"Sylvie B."},{"date":"May 13, 2023","title":"Chapeau","rating":5,"content":"Parfait pour l'été, léger","reviewer_name":"Lise F."},{"date":"May 10, 2023","tags":["Durability"],"title":"J’adore la couleur","rating":5,"content":"Il me protège du soleil et se lave à la machine","reviewer_name":"Claire C."},{"date":"June 26, 2022","tags":["Fabric","Quality"],"title":"perfect summer hat","rating":5,"content":"True summer basic, scrunchable so can put in my beach bag when i'm in the shade. Brim is wide enough for protection from the sun, but not too wide to blow off in the wind. Love the fabric and finish!","reviewer_name":"Kjanc"},{"date":"March 19, 2022","title":"Love!","rating":5,"content":"Love!","reviewer_name":"Andrya"},{"date":"March 17, 2022","title":"Confo et jolie.","rating":5,"content":"Confo et jolie.","reviewer_name":"Marie A."},{"date":"July 29, 2021","title":"Forme amusante et fait très","rating":5,"content":"Forme amusante et fait très bien","reviewer_name":"Marie"},{"date":"June 19, 2021","title":"Tel qu'espéré","rating":5,"content":"Tel qu'espéré","reviewer_name":"Marie"},{"date":"May 8, 2021","title":"Petit chapeau en coton. Jolie","rating":5,"content":"Petit chapeau en coton. Jolie couleur. Parfait pour les marchés ou le jardinage. 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