If you've got a special event marked on your calendar, no ensemble is complete without a head-turning hat or fascinator that'll make a statement as soon as you step in. With Ascot in full swing and the wedding season just kicking off, navigating through hat season can be tricky and picking the wrong style can definitely make or break an outfit. To simplify things for you, we chatted with Fenwick's in-house hat guru, Mr Tony, who has been with the Bond Street store for over two decades, about how you can find the perfect piece for any occasion.
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So first up, do we choose the hat or the dress first? The dress. Once you've sorted the dress, it's easier for us to select a hat for you. It's like baking a cake, you don't put the cherry on top first, do you? With dresses, there are so many different silhouettes and lengths to consider and the hat needs to be proportionally balanced for you and your chosen outfit.
What's the best advice you can offer to someone who has never worn a hat before? Ask. This is the golden rule, you should always ensure that you get enough advice and styling tips from an expert. At Fenwick, we always have experts available to provide you with one-to-one advice and styling tips, even race day etiquette- you don't want to break the rules .
When choosing a hat style, should one's height or age play a role? Height and body shape are more important to consider than age, according to fashion experts. If you're fortunate enough to be around 5"9 / 5"10, you'll b.