Should your fascinator match your shoes or dress?
If the wedding you’re attending is a very formal occasion, a hat or fascinator is recommended and it should ideally match the colour of your dress or two-piece – whether it’s the same shade or a complementary hue.
Does a fascinator have to match shoes and bag?
Another option is to match the fascinator with the shoes, clutch bag and jewellery so if you were wearing a black dress with silver shoes why not go for a silver fascinator and silver clutch bag to bring the whole look together and you can use our handy shop by colour page to find matching fascinators and bags.
What side of the head do you wear a fascinator?
As long as you’re able to securely fasten the fascinator to your head, how you style your hair is up to you. Just keep in mind that, traditionally, they’re worn on the right-hand side.
Should I wear my hair up or down with a fascinator?
The best place to wear a fascinator is either on the right or left side of your head. Wearing it towards the front of your head correctly is sometimes acceptable, but try wearing it on the side a few times and getting comfortable with that before going for a bolder look.
Do you hide the band on a fascinator?
Typically, headband-based fascinators are small enough to discreetly attach to the head, which you can wear by first pulling the hair away from the face. To hide the headband wire, your hair can be placed over the headband when you are styling it.
Can you wear a fascinator to an evening wedding?
Re: Do women in England routinely wear fascinators to weddings? If you would like to wear a fascinator, do so. If the wedding will be a formal or semi formal occasion then other women may / will wear hats or fascinators; if it is to be a more casual affiar, some women may choose to wear neither.
How do you hide a fascinator headband?
Can you wear your hair down with a fascinator?
If you plan on wearing your hair down and going for a voluminous look, a larger fascinator will look best. If you wish to wear a tight-slicked back up-do or if you have short hair, a smaller fascinator is a great option, as it will keep your hat from overpowering the rest of your look.
How do you hide the headband on a fascinator?
Do you keep a fascinator on all day at a wedding?
Traditionally the mother of the bride removes her hat after the meal when the men would take off their jackets. But for less formal weddings, when you are eating outside, or from a buffet, ladies can remove their hats after the ceremony.