What the hey.

So I bought a banquet top (because it was basically the only thing i could afford with my freaking $10.00) and it doesn't even show up on my avatar? Yes, I put it on in the fashion section, but the only thing that shows up is my armor. Can anyone explain? And also, why is it so freaking expensive? I bought a 20 dollar card for this game, and I can't even afford a pair of wings.