We are so used to seeing brides in a chic wedding dress that we can no longer imagine this outfit without an original veil. But what happens if you replace a simple veil with a brooch with an original hat? The wedding image in this case will definitely attract the attention and views of the guests.
Short story
In fact, ancient Egypt is considered the birthplace of wedding hats. Of course, in its original form, the headdress was not much like a modern hat, since it was created from simple scarves, which were fixed on the head with the help of various knots. With the caste system, the hallmarks of the poor and wealthy people began to appear - pointed hats. Ordinary workers, as a rule, could not wear such things, but brides and other persons from high society easily.
When the popularity of wedding hats reached Europe, there was a huge resonance. Handicraftsmen began to appear, who came up with hats more and more refined and refined. Everything that could be found was used: feathers, and stuffed birds, and plants, and fabric patterns, and precious stones. Now this tradition has gradually begun to absorb the CIS countries, where instead of the veil of the bride, incredible wedding hats are chosen - with a veil, embroidery, ribbons.
Why so popular
If you look at wedding hats, then they are able to win any hearts. Their main feature is originality and originality. Therefore, it is not surprising that ladies throughout Europe, and now in the USA, Asia and Russia, prefer this headdress for the most important event in their life.
Hats popularized themselves, because they are all unique and look on each girl in completely different ways. Unlike a veil, which is designed to cover the lady’s face while she is being led down the aisle, our headpiece emphasizes the image, makeup and beauty of the bride.
Key Features
A real wedding hat and a veil should be as light as possible. The convenience of the bride depends on this, since it is assumed that this headdress will be worn throughout the day - from morning to late evening. It is logical that the heavier the hat, the harder the girl will be. To do this, use a material such as dense synthetic winterizer, fur or suede during sewing. It all depends on the model of the piece itself. Unlike veils, each hat should have a base, which is decorated and decorated with additional accessories. Therefore, the main material is chosen based on which style and what details will be applied to the garment.
And of course, what a hat and a veil without a solid hairpin that fixes the accessory to the head. Some introduce invisible clips, covering them with a net or flowers, while others, on the contrary, make them an important detail in the model.
How to pick up
It does not matter which wedding hat you choose - with a veil, veil or light decor, if you do not carefully work out the image before the celebration. A hat can ruin your outfit, highlight defects, and greatly ruin your mood. Therefore, before purchasing or sewing, you need to understand which hat is right for you:
- Let's be honest: wide-brimmed hats are not suitable for girls of short stature or full-bodied physique. Such a dress looks spectacular on tall and slender ladies. Not because fashion promises so, but because huge fields will literally flatten miniature brides.
- Girls of medium and short stature can use a hat with fields whose width should not exceed 10-20 centimeters. In this case, it is best to choose not even edges, but slightly curved so that the hat itself looks asymmetrical.
- Full ladies are better off not choosing miniature wedding dresses, especially if they are decorated with a veil.
Do it yourself
If you pay attention to the photo of the wedding hat, you will find that this headpiece can be decorated with absolutely any decor. While some prefer small lace bows, others clutter the accessory with heavy stones, feathers, inscriptions and even skillfully fake donuts!
The word "veil" arose in a dialect of ulterior motive. For the manufacture of such a wedding headdress, white tulle material was used, which had a fine mesh, was extremely durable and easily succumbed to starches. Since now girls are actively changing veils for hats, tulle is still used to decorate a new headdress. This material can be of different densities, and a stiffer mesh can be used to make the accessory.
If we talk about basic materials, then openwork fabrics such as guipure are ideal for decorating an accessory.
What can be added
Which decor to choose depends entirely on the taste of the bride, the theme of the celebration and the costume itself. As a rule, in addition to tulle, the hat is decorated with decorative flowers made of fabric, paper or plastic. It is not forbidden to create a decor from mesh material - this will make the garment easier and more sophisticated.
In the photographs, you can see that exquisite hats are decorated with rag ribbons, feathers or beads imitating pearls. Of the more original - this is the use of real colors, which are neatly attached to the surface of the hat. Of course, they leave only buds, without a stem and leaves.
If you are creative, you can add a unique twist that will impress guests. For example, make balls of thinly cut ribbons from a denser fabric, such as felt, and then gently attach to the garment. Or you can do the opposite - use bright beads, stones, sparkles to lay out a pattern or inscription.