WIDE-HAIRED HAIR TREATS AND HEADPIECES

Do you have a wedding coming up and want to be the perfect guest ? Do you want to go a step further and dare to wear a wide-brimmed hat , headband , or fascinator , but you don't know what types of hats there are, when to wear them, and above all, where to buy them ? Well, keep reading because we have prepared many recommendations and tips to help you be the ideal guest with a wide-brimmed hat or fascinator . Wedding guests are increasingly looking to be more original, while always respecting the bride and knowing that she is the main focus. Therefore, there is no better choice than adding a wide-brimmed hat or fascinator to our look, although we must know how to choose the hat that best matches our outfit and that best suits our face. But… do you know which are the best options for you? If you want to know more about wide-brimmed hats and fascinators for weddings , stay tuned because below we bring you all the information you need to know about them.

TYPES OF WIDE-HAIRED HAIR TREATS AND HEADPIECES

Among the hats , fascinators and headbands for weddings , there are several types and below we tell you what they are, so that you can choose the one that best suits you.

PAMELAS

Wedding hats are wide-brimmed, high-crowned hats (which is the main difference between them and boaters ) whose use is restricted to daytime weddings. If you're looking to minimize your silhouette, you can create a play of volume by having a large hat draw all the attention, thus concealing your hips or any other area you're less fond of, as all eyes will be drawn to your head. Furthermore, if you've chosen a simple dress , you can elevate it and give it a lot of flair by pairing it with a striking party hat .

BOATIER

The boater hat is a type of wide-brimmed hat , distinguished from others by its shape. Unlike other wide-brimmed hats, boaters have a low crown. Initially, they were primarily worn at rustic weddings, but now many guests choose them for all kinds of weddings. If you're tall, you can wear the boater hat more upright, but if you're petite, we recommend tilting it to one side to visually add height.

PAMELAS AND CANOTIERS PROTOCOL:

Wedding hats follow a stricter protocol than other accessories, as their use is restricted to daytime weddings only.
Furthermore, according to protocol, wide-brimmed hats for morning weddings should only be worn between March and October, provided it's not raining. After all, if you think about it, the main function of a wide-brimmed hat is to protect us from the sun, so it wouldn't make much sense to wear one on a rainy day.
The hat should fall to the right side of our head, since, according to protocol, the left side will be reserved for our companion.
If you're wondering when to remove your hat at a wedding , we'll tell you that according to protocol, you wear it until sunset, or if you want to take it off earlier, you can do so when the bride and groom dance their first waltz.
According to Vogue magazine, party hats are somewhat less versatile than fascinators , so they are best worn at daytime weddings and with cocktail dresses .

HEADWEAR

Fascinators are smaller and more understated than wide- brimmed hats for weddings , and their use can extend from daytime to evening weddings. However, you should keep in mind that the later the wedding, the smaller your fascinator should be. We recommend that if you've opted for a stunning dress, it's best to wear simple fascinators for daytime weddings that won't detract from the rest of your look. If you want to know more about fascinators , keep reading because later we'll talk about fascinator etiquette and how to choose them according to your face shape, body type, and other factors.

HEADBANDS

Wedding headbands are the most understated option when choosing a party headpiece . It's true that they're a very versatile accessory, as they're usually easier to coordinate with other accessories and are the least distracting choice for your overall look. So, if you're opting for a more eye-catching guest dress , we think party headbands are a great choice.

PROTOCOL FOR HEADWEAR AND HEADBANDS:

Headpieces for a wedding follow a less strict protocol, and can be used at any time of year, both at daytime weddings and at night weddings.
Ideally, headbands with more eye-catching materials or rhinestone headpieces should be reserved for the evening.
You can wear fascinators for a morning wedding with short dresses , midi dresses or long dresses , although with the latter we recommend choosing a fascinator that does not detract from your look.
If you want to know when to remove your fascinator at a wedding , according to protocol, unlike wide- brimmed hats , fascinators will be with you for the duration of the wedding, meaning that ideally you shouldn't take it off, so we recommend choosing one that is comfortable for you.

MATERIALS FOR WEDDING HEADPIECES AND WEDDING HATS:

Floral fascinators

Feathered hats

Pamelas with bows

Raffia headband

We recommend that, if your guest dress is multicolored, you opt for flowers of a single tone, as the combination of them could clash.

WHICH HAT SUITS ME BEST?

Something very important, which is often overlooked, is that you should choose a hat color that complements your hair tone. For example, if you're brunette, lighter-colored hats will suit you better, and if you're blonde, a black hat or boater will be a better match. On the other hand, your face shape is also very important, and as Hola magazine says, " being guided by trends is key (...) But, without a doubt, if there's one essential factor in the decision, it's the type of face and what best suits the guest's features ." Here are some of our recommendations:

If you have a round face , we recommend a side headpiece , straight and raised upwards, which will give verticality to your face as well as slimming it.
If, on the other hand, you have an oval face , you're in luck, as you can wear all kinds of designs without fear of them not looking good on you. Oval faces are the most versatile when it comes to choosing your headpiece , and we know that the only problem you'll have is deciding which one to choose.
For square faces , as with round faces, we should look for accessories that give us height, such as headpieces with feathers .
For long faces we will need smaller and plainer accessories, such as a boater hat, which will bring balance and harmony to our figure.
And finally, for diamond-shaped faces , we would opt for something subtle and simple, such as a small headpiece , leaving aside excess and large headpieces .

AND TO FINISH…

If you're looking for unique wedding headpieces , fascinators for mothers of the bride/groom , or guest headpieces , we recommend visiting our website. We have a wide variety of wide-brimmed hats and fascinators , designed and crafted with love and care in our own workshops, just for you. Don't miss out!