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FAQs

Should a fascinator match dress or shoes? ›

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.

There are many colours hues which work well together, navy and cream, pink and black, red and black, or blue and yellow to highlight a few.

You should wear a fascinator on the RIGHT side of your head

Traditionally, when gentlemen escort ladies, the lady is on his right side. So, if a lady had their fascinator on the left, it could get in the way during conversation, block them from being able to see each other, or worse…

Try and coordinate fascinator size with hairstyle (more on what hairstyle to choose below). Hair up and slicked back - small fascinator. Hair up in a loose style - medium fascinator. Hair down with a bit of volume, especially if you have thinning hair - large fascinator.

Kate Middleton Wore the Most Fascinating Braid Under Her Fascinator.

Traditional rules for wearing a fascinator

Traditionally, fascinators were worn on the right-hand side of the head. This tradition stems from the fact that women used to wear their hair in elaborate updos, and placing the fascinator on the right side ensured that it would be visible from the front.

The most popular way to match a fascinator to your outfit is to pick a color that matches or complements the color of your dress. If the dress has more than one color, you can choose an accent color and find a matching fascinator. Alternatively, you could find a fascinator in a beautifully contrasting color.

If you are planning to wear your hair down, have really long hair, or want to wear it in a voluminous style, it's best to wear a larger fascinator—the longer the hair, the larger the fascinator—because smaller styles will get lost in the mix.

Fascinator Design types

They are typically smaller in size and come in a wide range of styles, from delicate and dainty to bold and statement-making. They can be worn with any hairstyle, whether it's long, short, curly or straight, and they can also be easily adjusted to fit any head size.

"A simple low sleek bun can be a great option that suits any headwear, particularly under a large hat, or detailed fascinator. Long hair can also be tied into a simple ponytail which looks great under a wide-brimmed or boater hat."

What is the best hairstyle for a fascinator? ›

Shorter hair

Without cutting your hair back into a pixie cut, choosing this length that stops just at the top of the neck perfectly suits pillbox hats and larger fascinators.

If you're wearing a solid-colour dress, you might consider a fascinator in a coordinating colour. If you're wearing a patterned dress, choose a fascinator in a neutral colour, such as black, white, or beige, to avoid clashing with the pattern.

In many cases it is the color of the shoes or the clutch that helps to make the final decision about the colour of the fascinator. Keep in mind that bright colours in your clothing should be matched also with a fascinator in bold colours. Pastel coloured fascinators will compliment outfit in softer, neutral shades.

For example, a navy dress would look beautiful with a contrasting fascinator in red, pink or orange. However, the contrasting colour does not have to be bright. A pink dress would look lovely with a classic black fascinator whilst silver-grey fascinators compliment turquoise dresses beautifully.

The best color pairing options include using complementary colors—like purple and yellow, blue and orange, or green and red—neutrals, and same-toned shades. Working with color theory helps you pair the color of your shoes with your dresses in a straightforward, appealing way.