As an international award winning celebrity fashion designer & looking after all members of the bridal party for many years, it's important to match your headpiece or hat for your special occasion. Sometimes you can get it right by yourself but other times you do need advice! A lot f the time when you look back at pictures you can see where you went wrong or hear people saying " that should not have been worn together"
Here are my Top Tips!
If your dress is frilly, you could make the mistake of adding a headpiece that is too fussy. The look can become too much! The first question I always ask is "who are you at the bridal party"?
If you are the mother of the bride, then you are the one who wears the biggest hat then it goes to the mother of the groom, wedding guest & so forth??
I however always say, there are two people getting married, the mother of the groom is just as important!
When you have chosen your outfit, shoes & jewellery- It is then that you choose your hat or headpiece.
For bridesmaids you want to somewhat match the bride. If your dress has a lot of details with sparkles on it, I suggest a hairband with colours and beading to match the dress, the important thing to remember is not to overdo it.
As a wedding guest but part of the wedding party i.e. a sister or sister in law etc you can afford to make a bigger statement. If you opt for a one shoulder dress then I would always advise choosing a hat that sits to the opposite shoulder of the dress, that is, the bare one. This way the look is not over crowded & allows for no empty space.
If your dress is fitted, maybe simple with a sweetheart neckline for instance, then you can opt for a larger hat & make a statement. With this type of hat it's best for it to have a see through brim at the base. This way although it's a large hat, it doesn't look heavy or structured. Go for a bright colour too, after all how many times does your daughter get married!
This also applies to racing days: make a statement, wear something bigger & brighter but make sure it's not louder than your dress. Simple fitted dress-larger hat!
If your dress has a lot of beading on it & the shoulders are bare you don't want to go too strong by adding a huge hat. You never want to take over from the dress. I would again suggest a hairband not a hat with details on it that match the dress, maybe add some feathers to give height. Again it's good to match but never over do it!
One shoulder dresses can make you look taller as opposed to no straps but always match the hat to the opposite side shoulder - the bare one.
Be careful if you are petite in height when wearing a one shoulder dress, do not add a large hat as it will make you disappear. With this look you have to make sure you are picking the correct size hat for your height.
Always remember anything is possible after the occasion to completely change the look of your outfit by re-styling it. You can make it shorter, add or take away beading, remove sleeves or cut them off! Let's make clothes more sustainable & look after nature at the same time.
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