Looking to mix up your look in 2022? With lockdowns finally a thing of the past, this year is shaping up to be a fun and exciting one when it comes to party season. From a slew of postponed weddings, milestone birthday celebrations, charity events, reunions and work get-togethers, we’re sure your social calendar is quickly filling up. You don’t need a new outfit for each of these parties though- adding some choice accessories is enough to make the same dress feel fresh several times over. Keep reading to learn how a beautiful party hat can elevate your look and our top picks for 2022.
What to consider when choosing a party hat:
If you’re new to wearing party hats, there’s a few things to consider when deciding which one is right for you. Think about these factors when buying a party hat:
- Material: Do you want something shimmery and glimmery or more suited to a daytime event like straw?
- Comfort: Consider how comfortable your headpiece will be if wearing all day.
- Colour: Consider choosing something neutrally coloured if you want to wear it with multiple outfits.
- Embellishments: A choice strip of lace, beads, sequins or feathers can be just what your outfit needs to give it a bit of vavoom.
4 Best Party Hats in 2022
Whether you’re heading to the races, a wedding, or an elegant picnic, reach for a beautiful hat or headpiece this year. Not only will it cost a fraction of the price of a new dress, but you’ll get so much wear out of them as you mix and match with a range of outfits. Here’s a roundup of our favourites for 2022.
Boater Hats
Think summertime picnics, the races or daytime soirees. A boater hat is a broad brimmed straw hat that not only looks chic but is also very sunsmart (an important consideration when you live in Australia). The best way to wear this hat for party time is to wear it slightly tilted to the side. And it’s not just women who can rock this trend – a boater hat is a great accessory for men too. Our top choice for boater hats in 2022 is the too cute Anika Lace Trimmed Boater from Olga Berg. This broad brimmed straw hat is embellished with either white or black lace with matching beads which add a touch of texture and interest.
Features of Anika Boater Hat:
- Natural Straw Boater
- Adjustable
- Cotton Lace Trim
- Handbeaded
Pillbox Hats
A pillbox hat is our choice to finalise your wedding guest outfit. Elegant, and forever on trend, nothing will finish your look as perfectly as a pillbox hat will. Immortalised by Jackie Kennedy, this style of hat is a small round hat or fascinator with straight sides and a flat top. We prefer a slightly more modern take on this look with a button shaped fascinator embellished with lace or ribbon. Our favourite for 2022 is the Cosette Trimmed Button Hat. In blush pink, it’s ideal for a feminine look for any wedding. This pillbox hat artfully combines metal mesh and sinamay and is a fun yet refined way to finish off your look. Featuring hand twisted sinamay loops, with a mesh trim for a little sparkle, attached to a simple button on a headband, for perfect positioning and ease of wear.
Features of Cosette Button:
- Sinamay & metal mesh
- Thin satin wrapped headband
- Handmade construction
Fascinators
Okay, we know this isn’t really a hat, but we’d be remiss not to talk about how great fascinators work when dressing for an event. Typically worn during the racing carnival, a fascinator is an easy way to elevate your overall look adding textural interest, and a splash of colour. This year, we adore the Irena Sinamay Fan Headpiece from Olga Berg. In a striking red, it’s sure to add a sultry pop of colour to your look. Featuring pleated, circular motifs artfully arranged on two narrow headbands, this piece is all too easy to wear. The striking fascinator would also work well for a cocktail event.
Features of Irena Sinamay Fan Headpiece:
- Abaca woven fabrication
- Narrow ribbon wrapped headbands
- Handmade
Inspired to update your party looks this year with a stylish hat? Discover more beautiful headpieces now at Olga Berg.
This post is in collaboration with Olga Berg.
