Whether it’s for a wedding, a cocktail party or a simple outing in the sun, wearing a hat has a few rules. To guide you, take notes from the most expert of all: the hatter of the royal family.
Who else but the hatter to crowned heads to help you wear your hat in style this season? Mr. Tony has worked in London at Fenwick’s Bond Street store for over 20 years. He has styled the hair of many members of the Royal Family such as Kate Middleton, Queen Camilla or Lady Victoria Hervey. In short, the hat is his job. And if it can sometimes slow down with its audacious look, the specialist gives you all the keys to adopt it shamelessly. First of all, Mr. Tony explains that the hat completes an outfit and not the other way around. It is worn in the extension of a lookwhich is why it is not recommended to create a set around your headgear. “It’s like making a cake, you don’t put the cherry on top first, do you?” he confided to the magazine OK !. In addition, he strongly advises to get help from an expert in store. Everyone has their own personality, style and physical characteristics, which is why a simple detail can transform appearances, so surround yourself with the right people. On the other hand, a golden rule remains depending on your size: “If you’re lucky enough to be over 5’9″, you can wear pretty much anything, from a neat little hat to a larger, wide-brimmed hat. If you’re shorter, you might want to avoid the XXL models, as we’re likely to see more of the hat than your figure. It’s all about balance.”the specialist emphasizes. As for colors, the hatter advises stay in the same shades or else of play on contrastshowever, there is no question of looking for the identical color between your outfit and your headdress. He indicates: “If you go for pink, for example, you’ll never find exactly the same pink in a hat – unless the outfit was custom-made.” So, we avoid mistakes in taste!
This season, for your wedding hats, the tone is flashy or pastel colors, no in-between. Moreover, Mr. Tony particularly recommends pastel green which has the advantage of also being worn in winter, meaning some savings are in sight. The Lilactoo, is all the rage this summer, for a chic and trendy look. Finally, if you’re not a fan of formal hats, you should know that the bucket hat and straw hat have been making a comeback in recent months. In denim, patterned or adorned with pop colors, there’s something for everyone!