Fascinators: The Official Royal Wedding Style

What: Fascinators are headpieces made from feathers, flowers, lace, etc., that have been traditional worn in the UK and other countries like Australia, as a replacement for a hat to formal events such as weddings and horse races and other formal events. Lately the fascinator hat is now a trend thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker wearing you to the British best of their’Sex and The City’ Movie.

Johnny Loves Rosie Fascinator with Blue Flowers, $39, ASOS

What I Think: Love, Love, Love them. Fascinators are a great alternative. Take care not to go overboard or else you’ll wind up looking like you have a peacock on your mind (although that might not be such a bad look).

Where to Buy Fascinators: in the United Kingdom, Marks and Spencer has a sizable Choice of fascinators for approximately 25 Pounds. In the US, head to eBay to evaluate one for less than $20.

How to Put on a Fascinator

1. Keep it into Proportion. Guarantee that the fascinator is in proportion to the size of your head and features.  Don’t put on a fascinator using a 10 foot peacock feather In case you’ve got a head that is smaller. Do not wear a Fascinator if you have a big head.
2. Maintain Your Hair Simple. Keep your hair fashions simple, so it doesn’t distract from the hairpiece.  A nice chignon, slicked back , a simple ponytail, etc all work nicely.
3. Keep it Styled.  There’s a trend for those who are new to fascinators to go a bit overboard (aka a 10 foot tall whopping crane with pink bows and a 3 inch replica of Big Ben on your mind ). Start simple and small – a black straw Fascinator will do.

Where to Buy a Fascinator

• Forever21.com: Super Affordable, but sometimes cheesy, Fascinators
• Etsy.com– Stylish and amazingly affordable Fascinators
• New York Fascinator Company: fundamental Fascinators for newbies.
• EBay: Vintage Fascinator Hats
• Asos.com: Contemporary Fascinators from the British variant of Bluefly

Want to make your fascinator? Try out this advice

(Editor’s note: Updated 9/2016)