Queen Máxima of the Netherlands wearing a flower crown. GTRES
How to wear a headband in your 50s: ideas that make you look younger and mistakes to avoid
The Queen Letizia I was surprised a few days ago by completing her look to say goodbye to Princess Leonor with a Headband . An unusual accessory in her daily outfits that became the most talked-about element and had a hidden meaning as it was a piece that Infanta Sofía had worn as a child.
This accessory, which stole the show, highlighted the power of a headband to elevate any outfit. The headband is a favorite accessory, especially when it comes to... guests And if, like Queen Letizia, you too want to join him, here's one style guide with which you can't fail.
To be absolutely clear on when and how to use a headband without making mistakes, we spoke with Paula Beneytez, founder of Marcela&Co , an accessories brand specializing in headpieces, including, of course, headbands. Paula is very knowledgeable about the use of these hair accessories and advocates for their use on special occasions, as Queen Letizia herself has done.
When to wear a headband with a guest outfit
In fact, she herself admits that she knows a headpiece of this style generates controversy, doubts, and even fear when it comes to wearing it, for example, at a wedding. "Many women come to the atelier asking if they can wear a headpiece because they aren't very close to the bride and groom, and I always give them the same answer: ' We can all wear a headpiece. '" "to any event we've been invited to," she explains.
Headpieces are an accessory that "Add personality and elegance to your style . And they're an option for everyone," adds Paula Beneytez. Yes, dear reader, regardless of age or even the event you've been invited to, a headband can be part of your look and make it a much more elegant and sophisticated choice.
Which headband to choose at 50
To begin, you should know that headbands can be worn to both daytime and evening events. Easy, right? Now you just have to choose the right style. If you're over 50, Paula Beneytez advises... Avoid patterns with flowers and braids and recommends opting for designs made with fine materials such as sinamay, silk or velvet.
On the other hand, he comments that he would "choose Headbands about 5 cm wide are recommended, and as for color, she's clear that, although there's no hard and fast rule, "never colors that dull the skin or hair tone. It's more important that the color enhances the guest's beauty than that it perfectly matches the rest of the outfit," she explains.
And what about the hairstyle? Do you have to wear a headband with your hair up? Wrong, dear reader, it's not necessary. "It's "It's equally acceptable to wear your hair down or up . The key is that the client feels flattered by her chosen hairstyle, that it's well-groomed, and that, if a veil is chosen, there are no loose strands of hair between the face and the veil," Paula explains.
Carla Pereyra with a headband with a veil. GTRES
Finally, the expert advises that if you are over 50 and are going to include a headband in your guest outfit, the best thing you can do is use Headbands with veils for daytime events . "The veil adds a touch of sophistication and elegance," she adds. It's an accessory we've also seen Queen Letizia wearing on occasion.
