Bought this for a derby costume party so it suited my needs. It actually comes shipped flat and you use a hairdryer to fluff out if you are in a hurry (or just put on top of a coat stand to stretch if you have time). You have to push the hat on top of your head--fits on like a baseball cap instead of being fitted on like a helmet, if this makes sense. It is actually pretty cute if you like big and pink hats.