Mardi Bras Luncheon

This annual Hat Ladies Luncheon is held in support of The Undergarment Society, a nonprofit Organization that provides women escaping domestic violence, homelessness, and other obstacles basic, but often overlooked necessities: New bras and underwear. In so doing, they encourage Ladies to host parties where attendees bring bras and packaged underwear in all sizes. These items are then donated to Lowcountry organizations that help women and teenage girls start anew.

Our tradition is to hold our party at The Glass Onion. It is a perfect fit, since their menu includes foods typical of New Orleans. Moreover, they generously help us collect such items for a few weeks afterwards.

This year's Hat-pin-ing is a true statement that "quality vs quantity" is what matters. "Thanks" to the still lingering concerns about COVID and some "Irresolvable conflicts" in scheduling for others who love coming but couldn't, our numbers were smaller than usual. But the response to those who came more than compensated:

"It was a very nice event - the ladies keep making stronger bonds, definitely today. All very very good for us."

"Thank you for the fun and fashionable Mardi Gras lunch today. I enjoy meeting new hat sisters and seeing ones I’ve met before. This is such a wonderful group you formed. It was a neat

Thanks to the kindness of The Glass Onion, the "collection bin" stays up for another two weeks for Hat Ladies and diners to contribute.

Jayne, Carolyn, Susie, Elinor, Ginsey, Monica, Archie (Corinne not yet pictured)

A terrific donation from a small but mighty generous group of Ladies...ready to be supplemented by those who couldn't deliver them this day.

(Those ARE a number of BLACK bras in the middle' shoulda/coulda displayed them better for photo)

Thanks to COVID and a number of hatsisters coincidentally having doctors' appointments at the time of this year's gathering (including GETTING their COVID shots), we had a smaller turnout than previously. But we always make up for quantity with the quality of those who COULD come. Best of all, our collection of Undergarments continues 'til the end of February, with donations from The Hat Ladies supplemented by donations from other patrons of The Glass Onion.

"Thank you for the opportunity to put on our big girl panties and party with our brassiere-ly delightful hat sisters. What a treat it was to grab our girdles and slip out for a bit. We got to Spanx COVID on it’s crinolined bum as we garter-ed our enthusiasm at seeing stocking clad sisters. The day was in no way underwear-ming and draws fine memories of a deed well done. I’m sure all of our corsets were bursting and our bustiers busting from another tightly executed fête. Enough of my silliness, cheers to you for pulling off another pandemic party!"

Darling Deana	Cute Cathie
Enchanting Elinor	Intriguing Ida
Perky Pam	Joyful Jayne
Awesome Archie	Who needs a actual float??

Carolyn	There she is: Corinne
Elinor	Jayne (our photographer)
Ginsey unmasked	Ginsey