Hats and fascinators for wedding guests, what's the difference?
Many times you ask us for advice, either by phone or via social media, to choose the best fascinators or headpieces for wedding guests, so here are some tips to differentiate them and always choose the most suitable one.
HAT-SHIRTS FOR GUESTS
On the one hand, wide-brimmed hats have a wide brim, or at least they originally did. Hats have evolved, and we don't always see such a wide brim; in fact, boaters are often used as hats in many situations. However, there's one thing we almost all agree on: wide-brimmed hats are perfect accessories for daytime events. Why do we recommend wearing them during the day? Well, wide-brimmed hats began to be used not only as an accessory for our guest outfits but also to protect us from the sun. At night, we don't need such a wide brim and can show more of our face. In fact, we especially recommend them for daytime weddings . How do we style wide-brimmed hats? They look ideal with short dresses and midi dresses that fall below the knee. And right now, it's a huge trend to wear them with suits to give them a different style.
HEADPIECES FOR GUESTS
A fascinator , on the other hand, is an accessory worn to adorn the hair, but it's smaller than the wide-brimmed hats we mentioned. Fascinators are usually shaped like a headband, to which feathers, veils, and flowers can be added. Since fascinators for wedding guests are smaller, they can be worn at daytime, evening, and nighttime events. Furthermore, headbands and fascinators pair perfectly with dresses of all lengths, from short to long , including midi dresses and suits . However, it's recommended that when wearing long dresses, the fascinator be smaller and more understated, as the dress will be the main focus. Want to know some fascinating facts about these accessories that will blow your mind?
WHEN DO WIDE-HAIRED HATS AND HEADPIECES APPEAR FOR GUESTS?
We've been doing some research, and it seems that fascinators for wedding guests originated in ancient Egypt, where everyone wore them, regardless of social class. There were thousands of different styles and shapes. In fact, when you picture Cleopatra, don't you always see her wearing a fascinator? And who doesn't remember those feathered fascinators from the 1920s, which made a strong comeback for dancing the Charleston? We love those feathers and fringes. A decade later, Chanel began using hair accessories, and in the 1940s and 50s, fascinators were worn on the street! They were a huge trend… From then on, there was a great revolution in wide-brimmed hats and fascinators. Protocol rules were established, but imagination was always free to try and create the most wonderful combinations possible. What did you think of this post? Did you like it? Did you know these interesting facts about wide-brimmed hats and fascinators for wedding guests? Are you more of a fascinator or a hat person? As you can see, we want to know everything! Leave us a comment so we can read it.
