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Fascinators - Clip or Band?

  • 18-08-2014 04:28PM
    #1
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭


    Got a wedding to go to in a couple of weeks. I've got a dress (black and white) that I'm recycling and have a hot pink pashmina to go with it as a pop of colour. I'll also be doing my nails in hot pink to match

    My shoes and bag will be black.

    I guess I've got a couple of questions, really:

    Should I got for a black fascinator or a hot pink one to match the shawl? And is it better to have a clip one or a headband?

    TIA for any ideas! :)


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  • #2
    HelgaWard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 568 ✭✭✭HelgaWard


    Hi,
    I think I'd go with a black fascinator and I've worn both the clip and the hairband type, and find the hairband way more comfortable, I've fine hair though, maybe really thick hair would 'hold' a clip one better!
    Enjoy, your outfit sounds lovely, like the idea of the pink shawl and nails,
    H


  • #3
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    Ah thanks ever so much! I've got shoulder-length hair which isn't that thick, so I think you're right. I'll get one with a hairband, and the black would be more flexible.

    Thanks again! :)


  • #4
    miss-p
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭miss-p


    If you see a clip one you like, you can always just clip it onto a hairband. Depends on the colour of your hair too. If you've dark hair, the black one might not be very noticeable, whereas the pink will stand out better.


  • #5
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    miss-p wrote: »
    If you see a clip one you like, you can always just clip it onto a hairband. Depends on the colour of your hair too. If you've dark hair, the black one might not be very noticeable, whereas the pink will stand out better.

    That's what my husband says. I've got jet black hair!! I see what you're saying though. That's food for thought. :)


  • #6
    peanut14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭peanut14


    It can depend on what way you're wearing your hair - if you're going for an upstyle then the hairbands are better and can be more comfortable but if you're wearing your hair down then the clips are better. That's just what I've found anyway!!

    But it can be quite difficult to get nice clip ones and you generally have more choice in hairbands.


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  • #7
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,442 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    ABajaninCork wrote: »
    That's what my husband says. I've got jet black hair!! I see what you're saying though. That's food for thought. :)

    Black hair can be an advantage as well depending on the style. I have jet black hair too and wore a black hairband fascinator last year. Because of that you couldn't see the band as it blended into my hair but the actual piece (a bow style that kind of stuck out from the band in my case) actually stood out well. I think keeping your hair simple helps although mine is quite short which may have also played a part.


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