A cloche hat is an elegant and elegant addition to a woman’s wardrobe. In such an attractive and feminine accessory fashionista will look very original and mysterious. Fashionable hat in retro style will look spectacular in romantic images.
What it is?
This stylish accessory is shaped like a miniature bell. The hat fits perfectly on the head and fits it. Margins are hard and narrow.
Decor
The accessory could be decorated with knots, bows and ribbons. Fashionable products from modern designers are complemented by sparkling sequins, rhinestones and floral appliqués. You can create an attractive and extravagant image with the help of a hat decorated with a spectacular veil.
Title
The memorable name of the feminine accessory comes from the French word cloche, which translates as "bell".
How did it appear?
So what kind of designer created a charming hat? The talented Frenchwoman Carolina Rebou presented the world with a flirtatious accessory that was at the peak of its popularity for more than fifteen years.
What signals could a hat send?
In 1920, with the help of a feminine hat, it was possible to leave various messages for others. Unmarried, but “busy” ladies wore an accessory with an arrow-shaped ribbon. Married fashionistas were supposed to wear models with a more reliable knot. Girls who wanted to attract attention from men chose a cloche with a rich bow.
Popularity
The hat gained great popularity and fame in the distant 20s of the last century. At that time, they were made of felt fabric. A little later, it became fashionable to wear a hat with raised fields. In 1934, Cloche models lost their popularity and went out of fashion, but were able to regain their popularity in the 80s.
The original Closh model reappeared in many fashion collections in 2007. But only in 2008 the stylish hat regained its former popularity due to the fashion for vintage and the release of the movie called “Substitution”. In this picture, the famous actress Angelina Jolie appeared in a charming accessory. The historical series “Downton Abbey”, released in 2010, reinforced the popularity of this headdress.
Materials
Graceful caps are made of different materials and have several styles.
Out of felt
Gentle and elegant models are obtained from a thin velvety felt:
- The upper part (crown) in such models should neatly fit the head.
- Fields must be narrow
- Both the lowered, and raised arrangement of fields is allowed.
- Felt will ensure the plasticity of the accessory.
- Products from such material perfectly keep their shape.
- Felt hats will not harm the stylish female styling.
- The ideal combination is a cloch model with a short haircut.
- It is recommended to combine such products with sets of clothes in a classic or vintage style.
Knitted
At the moment, knitted models are very popular among fashionistas. Such models are easier to combine with different outfits. Knitted hat will harmoniously look with many everyday outfits.As a rule, such products are not complemented by decor, since their structure itself is very expressive.
Felted
Recently, felted wool models have become very popular. This thing is easy to make yourself. Felted cloches are remarkable for their excellent thermal properties. Especially effectively and gently look products decorated with beads and any other brilliant details.
Wet felting do it yourself
There are several ways to make a stylish accessory. Wet felting is the most affordable method.
- To create a hat used natural wool.
- It is removed in the film, on which with the help of paper tape they shape the shape of a hat.
- Then the wool is closed with mesh material and pass through it with a rolling pin (it is necessary to lightly press the rolling pin on the wool).
- It is necessary to spray it with a simple soap solution and smooth it with your hands to form a dense layer.
- If she fell, then lag behind the grid and maintain its integrity.
- Then the material must be rinsed with warm water (this is necessary to remove residual soap composition).
- Wool should be placed on a regular flat surface for drying.
- The material can be used after it is completely dry.
Cap
The original type of cloak headdress is a stylish cap. This accessory has an interesting shape, resembling a half pot with a visor. Such products are made of dense and hard fabrics or warm felt. This model will be in perfect harmony with simple ensembles of jackets and jeans.
When to wear?
Charming cloche hats are very relevant in the summer season. This accessory perfectly protects from exposure to sunlight. No less effectively cloch will look with autumn outfits, such as coats and raincoats.
Who is suitable?
Fashion accessories are designed for slender fashionistas with neat features. Hats just fabulously sit on the graceful owners of a fragile figure.
How to combine with a scarf?
Delicate scarves in color match perfectly with versatile knitted hats. Knitwear will look harmoniously. You should not choose too lush and voluminous scarves, as they are more suited to the outfits for the winter season. Classic cloches are recommended to wear with chic stoles and long scarves. To create a unique and spectacular look, a fashionable scarf with a scarf that will accentuate an elegant headdress is perfect.
Color solutions
Adorable accessory can be made in any color. But the most popular and bright today are the caps in the following colors:
- classic black;
- neutral gray;
- original pink;
- emerald and turquoise;
- natural hats of green shades;
- violet;
- burgundy and marsala colors;
- delicate coffee-colored patterns;
- dark blue;
- beige;
- awesome products of autumn red color.
What to wear?
Vintage accessory is not combined with all outfits. But if you choose the right set of clothes, you can create a very elegant and feminine look. Let us consider in more detail the most successful combinations.
With skirt
Feminine headdress very well complements the outfit in which there is a skirt. Thing may have an average length or almost reach the knees. The combination of a cap with a business pencil skirt looks very stylish.
With pants
A charming hat will look spectacular with trouser suits or classic trousers in a straight and loose fit. You can complement the outfit with the help of feminine sharp-nosed heels. Such an ensemble will surely attract the enthusiastic views of the opposite sex!
With jeans
With clothes in the popular urban style is recommended to combine knitted accessories. These hats are very similar to the classic hats and look harmonious with many everyday outfits. For this set, it is better to choose jeans, narrowed or straight cut.The length of the thing may be different.
With dresses
Vintage accessories are in harmony with straight and cocktail dresses. Clothing can be made in the evening style or retro style. Fitted dresses in a classic style look very feminine and mysterious, if they are complemented by a charming hat.
What clothes to combine?
Knitwear will harmoniously look with cozy sweaters, turtlenecks, tunics and other casual outfits. Feminine blouses, shirts, cardigans and blouses made of flowing fabrics will look perfect with felt or felted hats.
Outerwear
The ideal combination is a cloche product with a coat of a straight, fitted and loose cut. Extravagant fashionable women can pick up the insanely popular kimono coat. No less attractive with a hat will look a straight coat or a raincoat with a belt at the waist. The accessory made of yarn is less demanding in the selection of outerwear and will be perfectly combined not only with classic dresses, but also with a variety of jackets.
What shoes to wear?
A feminine vintage-style accessory is recommended to be combined with elegant shoes such as: high-heel or stiletto shoes, fashionable retro-style shoes, neat suede and leather heeled boots, suede boots and high boots with a flat sole. In demi-season, the image can be complemented with flirty ankle boots or low shoes with high heels or wedges.
What should not be combined?
The gentle hat is completely out of tune with sporty-style outfits. It is not recommended to combine sneakers or youth shoes on a high tractor sole with such an accessory. In no case do not combine sports trousers and T-shirts with bright patterns with the accessory.
Accessories
You can complement the stylish image with the help of clutches in retro style or classic handbags. Simple square-shaped clutches with shiny fittings, a miniature handle and a long shoulder strap will look great. You can wear miniature watches or gold jewelry on your hand. Knitted scarves, tippets and scarves will create a feminine and attractive image.