fascinator
noun
fas·ci·na·tor
ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tər 
1
: one that fascinates
2
: a woman's lightweight head scarf usually of crochet or lace
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Some attendees went all out, wearing colorful florals, evening gloves, tiaras and even fascinators.
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Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
At the Harlem Nights Dinner, red lighting illuminated a roomful of partygoers decked out in pearls, fascinators, and frills.
—Keia Mastrianni, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
Male attendees to garden parties traditionally wear morning dress or lounge suits while women wear day dresses paired with hats or fascinators.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
There are crystals, there's lace appliqué, there are tights with crystals and lace appliqué, and it's all topped off with a fascinator—a favorite SJP accessory—that alone would be enough to give most of us a case of tech neck.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 6 May 2024
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Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
At the Harlem Nights Dinner, red lighting illuminated a roomful of partygoers decked out in pearls, fascinators, and frills.
—Keia Mastrianni, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
Male attendees to garden parties traditionally wear morning dress or lounge suits while women wear day dresses paired with hats or fascinators.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
There are crystals, there's lace appliqué, there are tights with crystals and lace appliqué, and it's all topped off with a fascinator—a favorite SJP accessory—that alone would be enough to give most of us a case of tech neck.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 6 May 2024
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“Fascinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinator. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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