The beginning of Spring usually brings a flurry of bookings from ladies wanting help to create THE Perfect Outfit for the races or a summer wedding with a hat being a MUST have accessory.

This year the flurry is ‘on hold’ soon to be resumed as the lockdown restrictions are eased. However, I know lots of ladies are looking, doing their research, and undoubtedly there will be a sudden rush to the shops as delayed pandemic weddings finally become a reality.

What style of wedding hat suits me?

The style and shape of the perfect hat lies with you understanding your body shape and personality.

I am all about a person’s image rather than dressing them in the latest fashion just because it’s in vogue.

Building a wardrobe of clothes becomes effortless when you understand if your body is made up of straight lines, curves, or a mix of both. Combined with choosing clothes and accessories that reflect your personality is a winning combination for any outfit.

What types of wedding hat are available?

Hats for weddings come in all different shapes, sizes, materials, textures, and embellishments. From dish hats to pillarbox, fedoras to fascinators, headbands to hatinators.

The key difference between a fascinator and a hat is that a fascinator is a decorative headpiece attached to a comb or hair clip and a hat is a shaped covering for all of the head.

The term ‘hatinator’ was first seen in 2010 and is used to describe headgear that combines the features of a hat and a fascinator. It is a firm favourite with the Duchess of Cambridge.

First steps to choosing a hat for a wedding

When choosing a hat, the same principles apply as to choosing clothes. Discovering who you really are, connect or reconnecting to self is the easiest way to have a winning wardrobe.

My other considerations for choosing a hat when working with clients are:

• Proportion – Make sure the hat does not overwhelm the rest of your body and likewise it is not too small.
• Face shape – Determine your face shape. Consider which is the widest part ( forehead, cheeks or jaw) your jawline (square, round, v- point, oval) and the length (short or long)
• Colour – Knowing the colours that naturally harmonise with your skin tone make choosing an outfit and hat colour easy.
• Texture – Consider what is the hat made of? How does the texture affect the way the hat sits on your head?
• Position of hat – Most heads suit an asymmetric look. Don’t be afraid to tilt the angle of the hat. Only one in five of the population have an oval head with a symmetric face.
• Cost per wear – When the colour & style is right, a hat, garment or any accessory becomes timeless. This means it can be worn again and again. What might appear expensive as a one off purchase ends up owing you nothing as it can be mixed & matched with other outfits to create new and exciting looks.

Have you heard of The Hat Channel?

I was delighted to be interviewed for The Hat Channel a few months ago and I am featured in the March addition.

Founder, Tricia Hamilton, is the font of all knowledge when it comes to hats. She is also known as The Hat Historian and her monthly online magazine is full of interesting articles. She also puts the spotlight on those who wear hats as part of their signature style.

Tricia even has step-by-step videos that will guide you to creating a hat from an old jumper!

Click here to read more from Tricia and to see her exclusive interview with me.

Discover your hat style this Spring

As the end of lockdown approaches, I am now taking bookings for late April onwards to see clients for comprehensive seasonal colour analysis together with discovering your personal style.

If you would like help knowing the colours, style & shapes of clothes that perfectly suit you please get in touch.