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Last week we started a gist on the Fascinator trend and how we’ve started hearing about another one called a Hatinator. I wonder if there’s really any difference but be the judge.

The term hatinator became popular in the early 2010s describing a headgear which combines the features of a hat and a fascinator. Think of them more as hybrids between hats and fascinators. They are small decorative hats fastened to the head with bands, combs or clips just like a fascinator. They may not be as big as your regular hat, but are bigger than fascinators. Still confused? Take a look at the image below.

There really are no too obvious different between a Hatinator and Fascinator, in fact some fashionistas would tell you that the so called Hatinators are just another style of fascinators. However we decided to give you some few tips to distinguish between the two headgears.

The Size

Most fascinators are moderately sized to match your outfits but Hatinators almost simulate an actual hat with large rims.

The Circumference

Fascinators are simple and chick designs curated simply to fascinate the ‘wearer’ and the ‘beholder’ as the name implies. Hatinators on the other hand are usually larger than the circumference of the head.

Thanks for reading, we hope you’re able to distinguish between the two when next you spot one or are there other tips to distinguishing between them, feel free to share in the comments.