Kapor

As we know, fashion has a tendency to return. Today on the catwalks in abundance are once the forgotten gin flares , dresses and maxi skirts , denim shirts. Designers did not ignore the headgear. Girls who appreciate the original appearance and functionality will appreciate an interesting headdress - a hood.

The classic hood is a tall hat-box and wide rigid fields framing the face. The hood is fixed on the head with wide ribbons, which are tied under the chin.

History of the thing: female hoods

Kapor appeared in the era of the bideymeyer and immediately attracted then fashionable women with an interesting appearance. The headpiece combined features of a hat and a cap and perfectly kept a hairdress while protecting the face from the scorching rays of the sun. Initially, the hood was popular with maids and housekeepers, but over time, liked their mistresses. Fashion historians date the peak of popularity of this lady's hat in 1815-1840.

The then-bonnors were trimmed with feathers, ribbons, artificial flowers and bows. The main materials used to make the hat cap were silk, straw, velvet or linen cloth.

Depending on the shape of the hairstyle, the height of the crown was selected. Women experimented with the width of the fields, the decor and the strings. Artfully made big hats women wore for dinner parties or solemn events. Over time, the size of the hoods decreased, and by the 1830s, the trunks and fields merged into one straight line. This fashion has remained unchanged for the next ten years.

The modern hat in the form of a cape

Creative designers have created many models of hoods that can satisfy the demands of even the most experienced fashionistas.

  1. Knitted cap. Practical enough, it perfectly protects against cold and wind. The best and highest quality products are made from natural yarn, which includes sheep, goat or camel wool.
  2. Cap cap. A distinctive feature of the product were long ribbons covering the ears. Tapes can be used as a scarf, wrapping around their neck, or leaving them free to hang. The hat is decorated with original jacquard patterns, fur stakes and pompoms.
  3. Fur hood. Can be made in the form of a hat or scarf. The most fashionable is a hood made of fox or fox fur. Creative ladies will be attracted by products made of painted fur, and adherents of natural beauty will stop on unpainted furs of natural shades.
  4. A scarf of hoods , or, as it is called a fashionista, a pipe trumpet. It is a long wide fabric, which can be worn as a scarf or as a hat. This headgear looks quite simple and at ease. Having shown a little imagination, you can beautifully drape the product and get the original accessory. If you wear a scarf on top of a coat, then it can play the role of a wide collar.
  5. Hat cap. It will be an excellent acquisition in the summer. For the manufacture of the product, manufacturers use straw or other dense material. The decor is served by wide satin ribbons and artificial flowers. Summer hoods have a different width of the field and color, which allows you to select them in accordance with the wardrobe and taste preferences.

We select the suitable hood

Before buying any thing, a woman wonders if she will do it. Acquiring a hood can not even be doubted, since it fits all without exception. If you are still inclined to think that the acquired hood does not suit you, then you just chose the wrong model. In order not to make a mistake with a choice one should follow the following tips:

  1. Lovers of high hairstyles should choose a high-form hood or, for example, with a soft edge.
  2. Owners of smooth hair models fit tightly fitting the head.
  3. Kapor can perform the role of an independent accessory, or be selected in conjunction with clothing.
  4. To prevent the hood from falling off, pin it with a brooch or hairpins.