Top Tips on how to wear a hat:
1) PROPORTION:
It is critical that you are totally honest about your dimensions and if possible have a friend to give feedback on your outfit. Experiment with different hats. If you are shorter, a huge wide brimmed hat may be overpowering so go for smaller size or a fascinator; for more visual impact try bolder colours and trimmings.
2) ANGLES:
The simplest tilt of a hat can give the theatrical expression needed to finish off a look. The brim tilted and angled over one eye can give a mysterious, fun and flirtatious look bringing out an extrovert side of your personality.
3) HAIR:
Ladies invest a lot of time and money on hair and should use this as an opportunity to showcase hair and hat as one to create an impact. When opting for a smaller hat or fascinator, wearing it towards one side with your hair style to the opposite side will be alluring and creates an elongated neckline.
4) COLOUR:
Millinery comes in many exciting colours, textures and patterns. Prints can be overwhelming depending on the outfit, so lean towards block colours with variations on shades. Try to choose colours complimentary to your skin tone. Dark skin tones will suit reds, whereas aqua blues, pinks are well executed with paler tones.
5) ACCESSORIES:
Think about the dress, shoes and handbag, and also how the elements of outfit can be incorporated into your headpiece. This can range from silk flowers to crystals and pearls.
6) LESS IS MORE:
If the hat is very extravagant, keep the dress and jewellery simple.
7) POISE:
After you have spent so much time and energy putting your outfit together, an elegant posture is key - the cameras might be zooming in on you!
Remember if you have the confidence and want to make a real statement..
Rules are for Breaking!!!!
