May 18, 2013

Some were colorful. Others were bold and daring. A couple were larger than life. A few were understated. This year’s crop of hats spotted at Preakness ran the fashion spectrum.

Interviews by Sun reporter John-John Williams and photos taken by Sun photographer Lloyd Fox.

: Beth Workman, 36, Baltimore, ECI Entertainment. “Pink. Fun. Something that stood out.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Kristina Stevens, 32, White Marsh, Under Armour employee. “Fun. Matching. Asymmetrical.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Marie Hartman, 47, Cockeysville. Business owner. “Comfortable. Non-obtrusive.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Briana Mott, 24, Lexington, Ky., fashion designer. “Pillbox. Simple with a bow.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Stephanie Guidry, 42, Houston, Tx., retired. “Orange and yellow with fabulous organza.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Lisa Pratt, 42, Forrest Hill, software company. “Vibrant, fun.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Mary Kate Franchetti, 25, Columbia. Johns Hopkins researcher. “Fun. Goes with anything. Life of the party.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Tina Luke-Byk, 50, Saratoga, N.Y., teacher. “I wanted it to be bright.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Lynn Wynn, 42, Upper Marlboro, Md., flight attendant. “Cougar-licious.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Jessica Paine, 28, Baltimore, manager at Ann Taylor. “Borrowed.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Diana Pesce, 26, Columbia, graphic designer. “Bold. Gold. Brilliant. Fun.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Jean Gunning, 44, Baltimore, homemaker. “Big and fabulous.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Sara Finnegan, 16, Baltimore, student. “It’s really cool.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Denise King, 58, Woodbine, government administrator. “Beautiful. Big. Fun.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Keith Pfeffer, 30, Parkville, retail management. “Christine Moore. That’s all.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Pilar Williams, 40, Crofton, non profit. “Bright. In style. Fashionable.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Sharon Higgins, 42, Towson, marketing specialist. “Fun and flirty.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Pam Healy, 49, Towson, consultant. “Feather. Fun. Fascinator.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Nancy Crum, 47, Arlington, Va., strategic account manager. “Fun. Money. Orb. Preakness. Unique.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Rebecca Dawson, 27, Baltimore, social worker. “Elegant. Fabulous. Chic.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Jennifer Veenendahl, 34, Columbia., WBAL sales manager. “Fresh. Fun. Fantastic.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Carol Huff and dog, Tiffany, Philadelphia, commercial real estate. “Forties hat from dearest friend who fought a good fight.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Debbie Burch, 48, Lutherville, stay-at-home mother. “Comfortable.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Teresa Katz, 64, Vetnor, New Jersey. Jewelry designer. “Whimsy. Funky. Delicious.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Ami Desai, 32, Baltimore, mortgage broker. “First time wearing a hat.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Kelly Adkins, 47, North Potomac, homemaker. “Sassy. Hot pink. Sexy. Fun.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Amy Wright, 41, Potomac, physical therapist. “Hot. Cute. Turquoise. Flower.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Cassidy Kapfhamer, 37, Baltimore, police detective. “Lady Diana picked my dress first.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Katie Jeffers, 21, Annapolis, bartender. (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Christina Hernandez, 35, Federal Hill, executive coordinator. “It’s very Maryland.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Lauren Hartman, 15, Cockeysville, student. “Huge. Fun.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Patti Neuman, 47, Baltimore, blogger. “Sophisticated elegance.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Lisa Johnson, 42, Atlantic City, public relations. “Stylish. Sexy. Glittery.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Tiffany Lakowsky, 37, Salem, Iowa. Professional Huntress. “Whimsical. Fun. Sophisticated.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Aman Sharma, 13, Rockville, student. “Debonair.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Melanie McMahan, 36, Denton, Md., hair stylist. “Classic. Ravens pride.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Jennifer Brandeen, 41, Annapolis, business development. ”Borrowed from a friend.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Amy Dickson, 32, Baltimore, TV producer. “Whimsical. Fascinating. Festive.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Heather Rodriguez, 47, San Francisco, mom. “Absolutely fantastic. One of a kind.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Jane Dahlroth, 50, Alexandria, Va., director of meetings for the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. “Pretty. Goes with everything.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Michelle Calon, 29, Frederick, medical device representative. “Fun. Simple. Perfect for Preakness.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Monyka Berrocosa, 42, Stoneleigh, business owner. “Fun. Flirty. It’s me.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Karen Holthaus, 50, Churchville, Md., horse owner. “Feathers. Fabulous.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Seema Sharma, 48, Rockville, technology company. “Preakness chic.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Kathleen Novak, 63, Towson, volunteer. “Extremely elegant.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Tracy Gosson, 46, Baltimore, president of marketing firm. “Fabulous. Blue. Fashionable. Comfortable.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Stacey Knoppel, 48, Crofton, director of sales and marketing. “Fabulous. Big.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

: Terese Brittingham, 45, Collegeville, Pa., real estate agent and horse owner. “Lucky hat worn when we won Preakness in 2005.” (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)