Cloche hat

The cloche hat is a graceful and elegant addition to a woman's wardrobe. In such an attractive and feminine accessory, the fashionista will look very original and mysterious. A fashionable retro-style hat will look spectacular in romantic looks.

This stylish accessory is shaped like a miniature bell. The hat fits perfectly on the head and fits it. The margins of the product are hard and narrow.

The accessory could be decorated with knots, bows and ribbons. Stylish pieces from contemporary designers are complemented by sparkling sequins, rhinestones and floral appliqués. You can create an attractive and extravagant look with a hat decorated with a spectacular veil.

The catchy name for the feminine accessory comes from the French word cloche, which translates as "bell".

So which designer created the adorable hat? The talented Frenchwoman Carolina Rebout presented the world with a flirty accessory that has been at the peak of popularity for more than fifteen years.

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 women of fashion 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.

The hat gained great popularity and fame in the distant 20s of the last century. At that time, they were made from felt fabric. A little later, it became fashionable to wear a hat with raised brim. In 1934, cloche models lost their popularity and went out of fashion, but were able to regain their popularity in the 80s.

The original cloche model reappeared in many of the 2007 fashion collections. But only in 2008, the stylish hat regained its former popularity thanks to the vintage fashion and the release of a movie called "Substitution". In this picture, the famous actress Angelina Jolie appeared in a charming accessory. The historical series Downton Abbey, released in 2010, bolstered the popularity of this headgear.

Graceful hats are made from different materials and come in several styles.

Delicate and graceful models are obtained from thin velvety felt:

• The upper part (crown) in such models should neatly fit the head.
• Margins should be narrow
• Both lowered and raised position of the fields is allowed.
• The felt will provide flexibility to the accessory.
• Products made from such material keep their shape perfectly.
• Felt hats will not harm stylish feminine styling.
• The ideal is a combination of a cloche model with a short bob haircut.
• It is recommended to combine such items with clothing sets in a classic or vintage style.

At the moment, knitted models are very popular among fashionistas. These models are easier to combine with different outfits. A knitted hat will look harmonious with many casual outfits. As a rule, such products are not complemented by decor, since their structure is very expressive in itself.

Recently, felted wool models have become very popular. Such a thing is easy to make yourself. Felted clochets are distinguished by their amazing thermal properties. Products decorated with beads and any other shiny details look especially impressive and delicate.

There are several ways to make a stylish accessory. Wet felting is the most affordable method.

• Natural wool is used to create the hat.
• It is put into a film, on which the shape of a hat is outlined with the help of paper tape.
• Then the wool is covered with a mesh material and passed over it with a rolling pin (you need to lightly press the rolling pin on the wool).
• It must be sprayed with a simple soapy solution and smoothed with your hands to form a dense layer.
• If it falls, it will lag behind the grid and retain its integrity.
• Then the material must be rinsed with warm water (this is necessary to remove the remains of the soap composition).
• Wool should be placed on a regular flat surface to dry.
• The material can be used after it is completely dry.

The original type of cloche headdress is a stylish cap. This accessory has an interesting shape that resembles a half of a bowler hat 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.

Adorable cloche hats are very relevant in the summer season. Such an accessory perfectly protects from exposure to sunlight. Cloche will look no less impressive with autumn outfits, such as coats and raincoats.

Fashion accessories are designed for slender women of fashion with neat features. The hats just fabulously sit on the graceful owners of a fragile figure.

Delicate color scarves are perfectly combined with universal knitted hats. Knitted things will look harmonious.You should not choose too lush and voluminous scarves, as they are more suitable for outfits for the winter season. Classic clochet is recommended to be worn with chic stoles and long scarves. To create a unique and effective look, a fashionable scarf, a kerchief, which will accentuate an elegant headpiece, is perfect.

This adorable accessory can be made in any color. But the most popular and brightest today are the hats of the following colors:

• classic black;
• neutral gray;
• original pink;
• emerald and turquoise;
• natural hats of green shades;
• purple;
• burgundy and marsala colors;
• delicate coffee-colored models;
• dark blue;
• beige;
• stunning products of autumn red color.

Vintage accessory is not combined with all outfits. But if you choose the right stylish outfit, you can create a very elegant and feminine look. Let's take a closer look at the most successful combinations.

A feminine headdress very successfully complements an outfit with a skirt. The thing can be of medium length or almost reach the knees. The combination of a hat with business pencil skirts looks very stylish.

A charming hat will look spectacular with trouser suits or classic straight and loose-fitting trousers. You can complement the outfit with the help of feminine pointed-toed pumps with a stiletto heel. Such an ensemble will surely attract admiring glances of the opposite sex!

It is recommended to combine knitted accessories with clothes in the popular urban style. These hats are very similar to classic hats and look harmonious with many casual outfits. For such a set, it is better to choose jeans with a narrowed or straight cut. The length of the item may vary.

Vintage accessories are in harmony with straight and cocktail outfits. Clothes can be made in evening style or trendy retro style. Fitted dresses in a classic style look very feminine and mysterious if they are complemented by a charming hat.

Knitted items will look harmonious with cozy sweaters, turtlenecks, tunics and other casual outfits. Feminine blouses, shirts, cardigans and sweaters made of flowing fabrics will look perfect with felt or felted hats.

The ideal is the combination of a cloche product with a coat of a straight, fitted and free cut. Extravagant fashionistas can pick up the insanely popular kimono coat. A straight fur coat or a raincoat with a belt at the waist will look no less attractive with a hat. The yarn accessory is less demanding in the selection of outerwear and will be perfectly combined not only with classic outfits, but also with a variety of jackets.

A feminine, vintage-style accessory is recommended to be combined with elegant footwear, such as heels or stiletto heels, shoes in a fashionable retro style, neat suede and leather heeled boots, suede over the knee boots and high boots with flat soles. In the demi-season, the image can be complemented with flirty ankle boots or low shoes with high heels or wedges.

A delicate hat does not match at all with sports-style outfits. It is not recommended to combine sneakers or youth shoes with high tractor soles with such an accessory. Under no circumstances should you combine sweatpants and T-shirts with bright patterns with the accessory.

You can complement a stylish look with retro-style clutches or classic handbags. Simple square clutches with shiny fittings, a miniature handle and a long shoulder strap will look great. You can put on a miniature watch or gold jewelry on your hand. Knitted scarves, stoles and scarves will allow you to create a feminine and attractive image.