Tips for wearing a handband
Bow Headbands
Bow headbands are one of the most adventurous headbands because bows hold a feminine charm that’s both sassy and childish. Bows are cute but at the same time alluring, as it connotes something that needs to be unwrapped and unraveled. Bows on dresses are pretty enough, so how about bows on your head?
During ordinary days, bow headbands are cute and may be wearable everyday as long as they’re of negligible size. Bow headbands for school was even made famous by a modern fashion icon, Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf. They’re best for girls who want to exude the preppy charm.
For additional oomph, you can add crystals on your bow headbands or get them in regal textures like satin or silk. They look best with sexy footwear.
Feather Headbands
For girls who are ready to become instant head turners, feather headbands on their halo territory is one great fashion stunt. Feathers headbands instantly expand the area that your head covers so if you look good, then you will really be difficult to ignore…let alone forget.
Feather headbands are advised for girls who want to simply accentuate a rather bland outfit. If your dress is heavily detailed, we do not advise that you wear feather headbands. But if your dress is just simple and with minimal detail and it needs something loud for it to stand out, feather headbands in complimentary colors will surely do your look justice. Pair with an equally pretty hand bag.
Other Tips for Wearing Exotic Headbands
For bow headbands, bold eye make up is okay, or lip make up. Do not do both, and keep your cheeks neutral or with a little hint of blush only. Since your “head dress” is already loud, don’t tip the balance over and make do with a less fierce face. For feather headbands, you can compliment them with a little daring make up, like stick-on crystals by the eyelids or sparkling mascara. But just keep the blush quiet and the lips just enough to look healthy.
Hair-up is great for those who wear feather headbands because the feathers have the same texture of the hair. Besides, if you let down your hair, your head will just look “bulky”. You get the point. Hair-down, on the other hand, looks great with bow headbands, and here’s the kicker: it doesn’t matter if your hair is wavy, curly or straight. Bow headbands look just like the ones that you use to keep something off (like a bow tie in general) while feather headbands are more “in your face” that’s why hair-up is preferred for the latter.
Since both head bands (bow headbands and feather headbands) are quite daring and risky to pull off, do not wear loud pieces when you’re not sure of it. If you can, ask the opinion of your trusted friends or someone who has a good taste in fashion. If you’re in doubt, don’t do it. Instead, make do with classics that always work—thin headbands with crystals, headbands in layers or headbands which have similar material as jewelry (gold or silver). This also goes for the other accessories that you wear with it. Remember that you will wear it on your head. That’s a place where people will surely see. If you already make a bad impression there, you’ll have a hard time coping for that when the evidence is as glaring as a bright headpiece.
By now, you must already be itching to try on a chic exotic headpiece such as feather headbands that advertise a royal mardi gras or bow headbands which will look charming on your equally angelic face. Just remember to not overdo the fashion statement and that you must be comfortable wearing it. No matter how pretty it looks, if it’s too expensive, too tight, not right for your skin or hair color or the material itches, just ditch the idea. You don’t need to suffer to be beautiful.
Madonna