Best of Boston

1997 Best Hats

Toppers

This cheerful little boutique is loaded with every hat imaginable—from a simple straw boater for him to an ornate velvet-and-lace capuche for her. Local designers like Natasha and Charles Edward Powers are available, along with better-known names such as Eric Havits and Helen Kaminski.

230 Newbury St., Boston, 617-859-1430,