Wondering how to choose the right fascinator for your face shape, hairstyle and outfit? Get all the deets here!

If you aren’t living under a rock, you’d know that fascinators are really huge now. Wikipedia refers to fascinators as a common type of hair accessory worn by women for formal events. They are uber stylish and can make you stand out of the crowd.

But, before you jump on the fascinator bandwagon, you’ve got to know the tips and tricks to styling it right. To make this easy, we would be answering some frequently asked questions about fascinators.

1. How to choose the right fascinator for your face shape

how to wear fascinator with any hairstyle for weddings — Image credit: Instagram@velmaaccessories

The shape of your face is one of the key things to look out for when choosing a fascinator. The shape of the fascinator should be opposite of your face shape. For example, If you have a round face, a tall fascinator will suit you best. If you have a long oval face shape, a spherical or disc-shaped fascinator is your best bet!

2. The right fascinator for your hairstyle

This is the most commonly asked question. For obvious reasons, hairstyle plays a key role in determining the most appropriate style and size of fascinator to wear. You can have on any hairstyle and still wear a fascinator if only you abide by these simple rules. If you are going to wear your hair down with a lot of volume, opt for a large fascinator like Amal Clooney at the Royal Wedding of Meghan and Harry .

On the other hand, if you are going to have your hair pulled up like Serena Williams did at the 2018 Royal Wedding, you should consider wearing a medium-sized fascinator. Aside your hairstyle, if you really want to stand out of the crowd, another factor you shouldn’t ignore is the colour of your hair.

Generally, women with darker hair colours such as brown or black should wear fascinators with bright colours (the brighter the better). The reverse applies for women with bright hair colours. For example, you would agree blonde hair looks fantastic with dark coloured fascinators like brown compared to bright colours like white or gold.

3. How to choose the right fascinator for an outfit

It is advisable to wear fascinators that best compliment the colour of an outfit. When you do so, your overall ensemble would look well put together and coördinated. Always make sure the colour of your fascinator is found on either the dress or shoe you are wearing.

Furthermore, in a situation where you have several colours on a particular outfit and you are pretty much confused about what colour to go with, choose one of the colours on the dress, do not go for an entirely different shade of colour that cannot be found on your outfit.

4. The best fascinator style for an event or season?

This is very simple. After you have put factors such as face shape, hair style and outfit colour into consideration, the next thing you must do is to make sure the style of fascinator you choose is right for the event. If it is an event like a wedding, you should appear in fascinators that aren’t over the top.

But, if it is an event where crazy and over-the-top styles like the incredibly weird fascinators at the Annual Royal Ascot are accepted, you may go with the flow. Feel free to wear a fridge if you like lol.

how to choose the right fascinator for an event — A guest wearing a weird looking hanger inspired fascinator at the Royal Ascot 2018

Fascinators should also be worn according to the season of the year. During the summer in Western countries or dry season in Nigeria, you may want to choose fascinators that come in light weight, breathable materials such as straw since it is better ventilated and won’t be a source of heat.

In cold season such as winter or harmattan, fascinators made of thicker or heavier materials like felt or wool should be considered.

5. What is the best style of fascinator for women who wear optical glasses?

If you are bespectacled, it already means you have something on your face therefore, a fascinator is an extra addition. For that reason, you should wear fascinators with simple and less complex styles. Avoid fascinators with complex designs.

Also, the best type of fascinators to buy if you wear optical glasses are elastic securing fascinators. These type won’t leave you wondering if the frame of your glasses may accidentally push the fascinator off your head while adjusting your eye-wear. Instead, they would make you feel a lot more comfortable and secured.

how to choose the right fascinator if you wear glasses — Image credit: Instagram @marusjastyle

6. How to wear a fascinator

Fascinators are mainly worn on either the left or right side of the head with the details above your eyebrow. You may want to try a bolder and daring look by wearing a fascinator on the front of your head. To ensure better stability, use head bands for large fascinators or pins and combs to secure small/medium fascinators.