While Bustle believes fascinators at weddings is British tradition based on royal protocol that dictates all women must wear hats to weddings and formal occasions, it's a tradition that extends beyond the royal family. Even today, many British people encourage their wedding guests to wear hats when stating the dress code. Alexander explains, "For most people, the hat is quite serious and frivolous at the same time. It completes the outfit and it's a finishing touch." Marie Galvin of Marie Galvin Fine Millinery in Boston adds, "For some women it represents a status symbol or honoring tradition, for others it's pure fun" (via Brides).
As expected, there is also a right way and wrong way to wear fascinators and hats. Lisa Forde, a party etiquette expert, told Woman & Home (via Bustle), "If an A-line skirt is selected, it is important to ensure that the hat's brim width balances out the volume of the skirt. If the outfit is very tailored, a more simple hat will be selected." When in doubt, look to royals.
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