FASCINATOR

A fascinator is a light decorative head accessory fastened to the hair on a band, comb or clip, instead of a full hat. It consists of striking decorative elements — feathers, flowers, a veil, bows, beads — gathered into a refined composition. The fascinator is an inseparable part of British social etiquette: it is worn at weddings, horse races and ceremonial events as a lighter alternative to a hat (though since 2012 the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot has required a hat, not a fascinator). It adds festivity, elegance and aristocratic chic to a look. A fascinator is a light decorative head accessory of feathers, flowers and a veil on a clip, in which the role of a refined alternative to a hat combines with the British social etiquette of weddings and races, adding festivity, elegance and aristocratic chic to a look.