Fascinators & Mini Hats

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    Learn More About Fascinators & Mini Hats

    A fascinator is a type of decorative headpiece worn to weddings, fancy garden parties, and other formal events. Fascinators often feature elaborate designs made from flowers, feathers, mesh nets, and other ornamental embellishments. While fascinators are “fascinating” to look at, the name comes from how they are worn—fastened onto the head by combs, a headband, or hair clips.

    There is no significant difference between fascinator hats and mini hats. Both are types of fashionable accessories that you fasten to your head to stay in place. However, fascinator hats typically are associated with dressier occasions, such as formal weddings, garden tea parties, or popular horse racing events like the Kentucky Derby or Ascot. Mini hats often feature more novelty designs, such as teeny cowboy hats, mini bowlers, and wee pirate hats as fun accessories to wear at parties.

    From elegantly refined to flamboyantly froufrou, you’ll discover a wide range of quality-crafted fascinators from sellers on Etsy in a variety of vintage, ready-made, and customizable designs. Fascinators generally come in three main types:


    • Fascinator headbands slip over your head and sit behind your ears for easy, no-fuss wear. Because of their design, fascinator headbands accommodate larger decorations, making them ideal if you want to wear a head-turning, statement-making piece.
    • Comb fascinators are small, lightweight, and can be worn anywhere in your hair, whether it’s the side of your head, or fastened securely in a bun.
    • Clip fascinators fasten into your hair much like a barrette. Like comb fascinators, clips are often small and light, and are a great choice for those who prefer minimalist, less elaborate designs.

    When it comes to choosing a cute or funny mini hat to make a unique fashion statement at your next party, there are numerous creative possibilities. Browse the small shops on Etsy to discover a wide range of mini hats to suit any theme and express your personality.


    Say “Yee-ha!” to a mini cowboy hat for a country-themed bachelorette party. Don a dapper mini top hat to go with a swanky tux and tails for a fun fancy-dress soiree. Or find a tiny nurse hat to wear with your nurse costume for Halloween.


    Mini hats also make excellent party favors. Surprise your guests with their own mini party hat designed with bright colors and plenty of glitter to celebrate your birthday. Gift friends and family with festively adorable mini Santa hats personalized with names for a memorable Christmas group photo.