fascinator
Fancy hair ornament
A fascinator is a decorative headpiece, typically a small ornamental design mounted on a comb or clip, worn at formal occasions like weddings and horse races.
Unlike full hats, fascinators perch on the head at an angle, often featuring feathers, netting, or flowers: She wore a fascinator to the Kentucky Derby.
The term comes from the idea of something that fascinates or catches the eye.
Bird's lightweight covering
- plumeOrnamental feather or rising column
- veilFabric that obscures
- nettingInterlaced open fabric
- flowersPlant reproductive structures
bow · ribbon · beading · sequins · crystals · lace · tulle · silk
Garment for the head
- headpieceCovering worn on skull
- veilFabric that obscures
- hatpinOrnamental headwear securer
- combToothed grooming implement
clip · bandeau · pillbox · felt · straw · netting · percher · disc
Marriage rite and feast
- AscotBritish racing venue town
- derbyOpen-entry competition
- galaFestive formal occasion
- garden partyOutdoor reception on grounds
races · reception · ceremony · tea party · luncheon · christening · Kentucky Derby · race day
Designer of women's headwear
- buckramRigid textile for linings
- grosgrainRibbed woven textile
- veilingConcealing with covering
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
brim · trimming · stitching · lining · blocking · steaming · wire frame · sizing
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- chicTasteful, current flair
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
- vintageQuality from past eras
sculptural · avant-garde · romantic · sophisticated · glamorous · statement · bold · delicate
feathers
Bird's lightweight covering
flowers · bow · ribbon · beading · sequins · crystals · lace · tulle · silk · rhinestones
hat
Garment for the head
comb · clip · bandeau · pillbox · felt · straw · netting · percher · disc · saucer
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
garden party · races · reception · ceremony · tea party · luncheon · christening · Kentucky Derby · race day · cocktail party
milliner
Designer of women's headwear
couture · brim · trimming · stitching · lining · blocking · steaming · wire frame · sizing · custom-made
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- chicTasteful, current flair
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
vintage · sculptural · avant-garde · romantic · sophisticated · glamorous · statement · bold · delicate · ornate
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
- British fashiontweed, tartan, flat cap, bowler, brogues
- feminine fashion elementslace, ruffles, bows, ribbons, pastels
- gala accessoriesclutch purse, evening bag, tiara, bow tie, shawl
- hatsfedora, beanie, cowboy hat, baseball cap, top hat
- Captivating Peoplecharmer, enchanter, enchantress, seductress, siren
fascinatorbalaclava
Knitted full-head hood
helmet · wide-brimmed hat · bonnet · sun hat · sombrero
fascinatorhard hat
Protective headgear for worksites
safety helmet · motorcycle helmet · baseball cap · rain hat · welding mask
- morbid fascinationAttraction to grisly subjects
- dread fascinationAttraction mixed with horror
- childhood fascinationEarly-age intense interest
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