I used a few bobby pins to secure this hat but I made it through Halloween at Disney without it falling off. It wasn't as big and floppy on me as in the picture, but I actually thought that was a good thing. I didn't exactly go on any major thrill rides, but I did do some rides. I confess to having a mannish size head and while it was a little small on me it looked fine on. I had a matching pirate outfit and together it was a really great costume. The red bows on the side are pretty but it took me a long time to get just right. If I were to wear this again in the future I my rip them off and put on new ones--but they are certainly costume appropriate and add a nice touch. The hat is a nice quality velveteen material and definitely worth the money I spent on it.