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September wedding guest - what head gear?

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Jungfraujoch · 22/08/2026 13:19

photo of dress attached. Need a fascinator - ideas please!

September wedding guest - what head gear?
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Stormyrose · 22/08/2026 13:22

Why do you need a fascinator, they seldom to never look good. On anyone. Has the bride dictated, if not then honestly don’t.

PuffinIsle · 22/08/2026 13:26

Dress is gorgeous. Everyone will be on in a mo to tell you that no one wears fascinators anymore and they're awful, but I disagree. I've been to three weddings this year and there were loads of fascinators, fancy headbands and a couple of fabulous hats! I got a beautiful one from Jess Collett. It was a bit pricey but was quite neutral, so suitable for more than one outfit.

Gettingbysomehow · 22/08/2026 13:58

Thats a lovely dress!!! Where is it from if you dont mind me asking?
Please dont get a fascinator. They are a hideous 80's invention that are properly dated and awful. Especially those with a mini hat on 👀
It's a hat or nothing.

Luckydog7 · 22/08/2026 13:59

Something delicate and gold I would say. (Wear a fascinator if you like. I think they are fun!!)

MyManinCaracas · 22/08/2026 14:01

A pink velvet headband would work. What are you doing for shoes? Gorgeous dress!

Luckydog7 · 22/08/2026 14:02

Something this size

madaboutpurple · 22/08/2026 14:23

Your beautiful dress is enough without a hat. Your dress is a statement all of it's own. A hat is not needed. Enjoy the wedding.

AtIusvue · 22/08/2026 14:30

I think a straw boater style hat/ sun hat would work but would stay away from a fascinator which feels too fussy for the style of dress.

Jungfraujoch · 22/08/2026 14:34

Gettingbysomehow · 22/08/2026 13:58

Thats a lovely dress!!! Where is it from if you dont mind me asking?
Please dont get a fascinator. They are a hideous 80's invention that are properly dated and awful. Especially those with a mini hat on 👀
It's a hat or nothing.

Thank you. If’s by Pink City Prints - bought in a little shop in Somerset. Last season so got at a reduced price! Don’t worry it won’t be a ‘mini’ hat style 😄

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Jungfraujoch · 22/08/2026 14:36

MyManinCaracas · 22/08/2026 14:01

A pink velvet headband would work. What are you doing for shoes? Gorgeous dress!

Yes I am considering a fancy headband too. Shoes - I have tan wedges but not sure if right - too casual! I can’t do a heel due to dodgy ankle

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Jungfraujoch · 22/08/2026 14:37

AtIusvue · 22/08/2026 14:30

I think a straw boater style hat/ sun hat would work but would stay away from a fascinator which feels too fussy for the style of dress.

Thank you but not right for the venue.

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Jungfraujoch · 22/08/2026 14:39

madaboutpurple · 22/08/2026 14:23

Your beautiful dress is enough without a hat. Your dress is a statement all of it's own. A hat is not needed. Enjoy the wedding.

Thank you but where the marriage ceremony is taking place is definitely a hat type place!

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Maddy70 · 22/08/2026 14:40

Lovely dress. I wouldn't wear anything on my head other than make a fancy slide

hahabahbag · 22/08/2026 14:43

Don’t think the dress will suit a hat, not that kind of dress. It’s not structural enough to pull off a formal hat. Very few people wear hats now even to stately home type weddings though again as lovely as that dress is, it’s not that formal

Stormyrose · 22/08/2026 15:21

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PuffinIsle · 22/08/2026 16:48

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I'm sure it wasn't your intention, but your post is kind of condescending. The OP obviously likes, and wants to wear a fascinator or some kind of headwear. If she had asked for opinions on whether she should wear one or not then fair enough, but she didn't.

Hats and headwear are still very much part of some weddings, depending on the type of wedding or venue. Different strokes and all that.

Stormyrose · 22/08/2026 18:01

PuffinIsle · 22/08/2026 16:48

I'm sure it wasn't your intention, but your post is kind of condescending. The OP obviously likes, and wants to wear a fascinator or some kind of headwear. If she had asked for opinions on whether she should wear one or not then fair enough, but she didn't.

Hats and headwear are still very much part of some weddings, depending on the type of wedding or venue. Different strokes and all that.

This is style and beauty, we are allowed to give our opinions, including don’t do it, without you policing the forum and deciding what is permitted.

Jungfraujoch · 22/08/2026 18:20

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No need to be rude! FYI it is in a royal palace too 😄

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Jungfraujoch · 22/08/2026 14:37

Thank you but not right for the venue.

I was thinking boater too. Most hats are straw really, just some straw is fancier than others. I would have matched this with a perching boater in knotted sisal. I’d still match this with knotted sisal - think more like the headband worn by Catherine at Louis’ christening rather than St Trinian’s. Could go for a nice headband/halo.

Justine Bradley-Hill has some lovely leather or (high end) straw floral halos. Would be along the right wavelength if it’s a prestigious wedding venue.

Londonmummy66 · 22/08/2026 18:43

I'd go with a felt percher hat for autumn this would be fun

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/711649426/beige-wool-felt-perching-hat-adorned?ref=shop_home_active_36&frs=1&sts=1&logging_key=a8851e8cf3c956b4e53362982f02e6c685061b70%3A711649426

Slightly more classic and less look at me https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4426653661/moss-green-wool-felt-pillbox-hat-duchess?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=felt+percher+hat&ref=sr_gallery-1-17&frs=1&content_source=cb3f90ca-13cd-41fc-9078-f72abe9474c5%253ALT6e9671f0988896bf3470e0f68dd72494ffd0289d&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=cb3f90ca-13cd-41fc-9078-f72abe9474c5%3ALT6e9671f0988896bf3470e0f68dd72494ffd0289d

or this https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4454843034/mid-brown-vintage-style-1940s?ls=a&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=felt+percher+hat&ref=sc_gallery-2-2&sts=1&plkey=EuaNQ2S3o2-xkHOQ_WP5OgylUl7f%3ALTaa00592e858d41eb4fd3feb68824d9b9000aa445

You can have this made in a number of different shades if you want ot go full on Lady Mary https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4305353290/handmade-burgundy-felt-cloche-hat-with?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=felt+percher+hat&ref=sr_gallery-2-7&pro=1&frs=1&cns=1&sts=1&content_source=2f1cc640-ff5c-4db6-9233-90a2126ac21d%253ALT1ce4507c5a863256aceffbc6ff0a5315bb1ded6e&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=2f1cc640-ff5c-4db6-9233-90a2126ac21d%3ALT1ce4507c5a863256aceffbc6ff0a5315bb1ded6e

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