The summer wedding season is upon us. As our weekends for the foreseeable are set to fill up with watching our beloveds say ‘I do’, the wedding marathon requires some strict sartorial planning to avoid the last minute packing panic.

If there’s anything we’ve learned here at Stylist, it’s that accessorising is key. Nail the hat or headpiece — which will demand the most attention on the day — and the rest of the outfit will fall into place. And while it’s considered the most tricky part of any formal wardrobe, it’s also the most fun. From velvet hair bands to bows and full blown boater hats trimmed with ribbons, hair accessories have never been so in. The spring/summer 2019 catwalks were awash with hair pieces, from Simone Rocha’s beaded headbands that looked like crowns to Prada’s super padded satin and leather styles (proving hairbands aren’t just for Blair Waldorf — even Little J in her grunge days would love Miuccia’s Alice bands).

What to wear them with, you ask? Simple but chic suits and dresses are failsafe formal attire — think culottes and an oversized blazer, jumpsuits or a turtle necked sleeveless midi dress. Choosing to style a flamboyant headpiece with a more muted outfit will not only keep the focus on your accessory of choice, but also have the added benefit of being re-worn to multiple occasions: simply change up the hat and your outfit looks shiny and new.

Whether you’re jetting off to Italy for a rustic Tuscan wedding or travelling to the countryside for a traditional British celebration, there’s a hat and a hair accessory for every occasion. Keep scrolling for our pick of the best.

Clyde

Wedding hair accessories: 9 of the best hats, hair clips and headbands