Now that we have dissected Michelle Obama's clothing, how about the other important fashion moment of the inauguration -- Aretha Franklin's hat?

You probably had as much conversation in your office or with your friends as we did. What was she thinking? I love Aretha. Always have. Always will. But she must have gotten her invitations mixed up and thought she was going to a Coronation of the Queen of England. Remember how the Brits love crazy hats? One of my co-workers said it was a "Church Lady" hat. I've seen plenty of "Church Lady" hats, but none like this.

So where did the Queen of Soul get her chapeaux?

Franklin apparently found the gray pillbox with the mega bow at Mr. Song Millinery in Detroit. Luke Song, the store owner and a South Korean immigrant, told eurweb.com that he was unprepared for the hundreds of calls requesting the hat with a Swarovski rhinestone-bordered bow.

Aretha's hat was made with a hand mold and would cost more than $500 if it were for sale. He won't sell an exact copy, but he is selling one with a satin ribbon for $179.

The Queen of Soul was responsible for the design -- she picked the bow from one hat and the base from another.

Check it out. Ellen DeGeneres wore a mock-up of Aretha's hat on her Jan. 21 show.

So what do you think of her hat? Let's start a discussion.

XOXO -- Shopper Girl