cotswold weddings So, they’re getting married Milliner Heather Ogilvie shares her tips on how to find the right hat and feel amazing wearing it

“ ow a hat makes you feel ‘I’ve known many occasions Colour: Trends are powdery blues, is what a hat is all about,” when a fantastic look is greens and apricots; stronger tones suggests Philip Treacy, achieved wearing something of lime, red and orange contrasting and who wouldn’t agree, breaking all the ‘rules’’ with darker tones of purple, brown but how to find the hat and olive. Classic mother of the bride Hthat makes you feel sensational? wide cheekbones, narrow jawline or groom perennials include ivory, Ever thought “I don’t like hats”, “I and chin? Avoid shapes that are navy, dove grey and kingfisher blue. don’t suit hats” or “Love hats, but I’m not wide at the forehead, otherwise Try not to complicate - if your outfit is sure what suits me?” Then, read on… you’ll suit most styles. ornate, keep the hat simple. If your outfit Oval – egg-like. Broader cheeks, is simple, less fussy, keep the classic Face shape – features slightly narrower forehead and look with a classic style hat or add a bit ‘Indicators’ guide what shape and size jaw line? The perfect shape for of frivolity with an adventurous piece. might suit you, but don’t be a slave to most hats, so just try them on. Accessories, handbag and shoes in the these; I’ve known many occasions when same colour can provide a classic look. a fantastic look is achieved wearing How to wear: Unless a Jackie Onassis something breaking all the ‘rules’. Go pill box, don’t wear your hat on the back with an open mind, a good friend and of your head. The hat measurement find somewhere to try on anything and (average 57cm) is taken around the back Buying/hiring options offer advice – you will discover a hat that of the head across the top of the ears Hiring: Cost effective. you love and have fun in the process. and just above the eyebrows and this is Ready made: From department where the hat is designed to sit, fairly stores or boutiques. Is your face… square on (tilt to try a jaunty angle). Bespoke: Designed and made just for Round - round hairline and chin, Most perch styles are designed to be you. A milliner spends time with you, full cheeks youthful look? Avoid worn forward over the right eyebrow. ensuring your hat is not only perfect round combinations. Add angles, a for you and your outfit, but also that headpiece/saucer shape worn to the Trends: A hat, hatinator, fascinator? it’s secure and fits you perfectly. This side of the head, perhaps an asymmetric What shape? What colour? The short is particularly helpful if you don’t crown or brim, or a hat with a answer is whatever you find you love. have an average-sized head, as hire symmetrical brim worn at an angle. Fascinators have become less popular and ready made hats are generally Square - short and angular with a wide since changes to The Royal Ascot hat made to the average size. w jawline? Length and width about equal – code state a hat base must be at least take care with angles; 10cm. This has given rise to To find out more contact Heather on try hats that have the hatinator – a headpiece 07722 797755 or visit heatherogilvie.co.uk rounded, soft lines between a hat and and provide height. a fascinator. Oblong - longer than it Large brims and is wide, high forehead, tending traditional boater Top: Hats for to a square jawline? Avoid tall, shapes have made a comeback, round and square faces narrow shapes and high crowns and as has the pill box hat worn by the Left and below: go for full, flared or upward brims. glamorous Jackie Onassis and more For oblong and Heart-shaped - broad forehead, recently the Duchess of Cambridge. heart-shaped faces

How to get ahead…

Glasses: Take care with front Hair style: So important. Think get in the way and cast a features to avoid looking too busy. about how you’ll wear it before shadow over your face for the you choose your hat. Take your photographs Brim width: The guide is not to hat to your hairdresser for a wear a brim wider than your practice run. Wedding type: Think about the shoulders, or if you’re short… but style and setting. Will it be this might be one to break, so Accessibility: You’ll embrace a relatively formal or informal? try it! lot of people - large brims can

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