fascinators
Decorative hat alternatives
Fascinators are decorative headpieces, typically small and ornamental, worn at formal events like weddings and horse races.
Unlike full hats, fascinators attach to the hair with clips or combs and often feature feathers, netting, or sculptural elements: She wore a fascinator with peacock feathers to the Kentucky Derby.
The term also applies to lightweight knitted scarves or shawls, though this usage is old-fashioned.
Marriage rite and feast
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- derbyOpen-entry competition
- ascotLooped silk neckwear
- racesContests of speed
garden party · christening · funeral · graduation · gala · tea party · cocktail party · reception
Structural petticoat for volume
- millineryCraft of hat design
- hatpinOrnamental headwear securer
- combToothed grooming implement
- wire frameStructure of bent metal
buckram · alligator clip · netting · tulle · foundation · attachment · elastic · felt pad
Bird's lightweight covering
- nettingInterlaced open fabric
- veilFabric that obscures
- flowersPlant reproductive structures
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
ribbon · sequins · crystals · pearls · lace · rhinestones · silk flowers · rosettes
Tasteful, current flair
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- refinedPurified or cultured
- stylishFashionably elegant
glamorous · feminine · whimsical · regal · graceful · dainty · striking · eye-catching
Small defensive emplacement
- discFlat circular object
- saucerSmall plate beneath cup
- teardropSingle unit of crying
- birdcage veilShort netted headpiece covering face
percher · button · sculptural · dramatic · whimsical · oversized · miniature · asymmetrical
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- derbyOpen-entry competition
- ascotLooped silk neckwear
races · garden party · christening · funeral · graduation · gala · tea party · cocktail party · reception · inauguration
crinoline
Structural petticoat for volume
wire frame · buckram · alligator clip · netting · tulle · foundation · attachment · elastic · felt pad · covered button
feathers
Bird's lightweight covering
beading · ribbon · sequins · crystals · pearls · lace · rhinestones · silk flowers · rosettes · bows
chic
Tasteful, current flair
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- refinedPurified or cultured
stylish · glamorous · feminine · whimsical · regal · graceful · dainty · striking · eye-catching · tasteful
pillbox
Small defensive emplacement
birdcage veil · percher · button · sculptural · dramatic · whimsical · oversized · miniature · asymmetrical · vintage
- headwearhat, cap, helmet, crown, hood
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
- fashion accessoriesjewelry design, hair accessories, headbands, tiaras, chains
- hairstyles and headdressesbraids, cornrows, dreadlocks, dreads, locs
- royal weddingsroyal wedding, royal couple, wedding rings, royal engagement, wedding dress
- hat makingmilliner, hatter, felt hats, hatbands, cloche hats
fascinatorssun hats
Head coverings blocking rays
sombreros · cowboy hats · bonnets · helmets · hard hats
fascinatorshard hats
Rigid protective headgear
baseball caps · trucker hats · beanies · toques · ski caps