Caps, Córdoba hats, or pamelas have recently become the ally of guests who seek to elevate their looks to the maximum level. It is no longer enough to have a beautiful wedding dress; accessories now play an important role, and undoubtedly, those we place on our heads are the absolute favorites.
And although trends focus on caps, the truth is that the pamela is also among the favorites. More and more people dare with this type of hat that has endless versions and that adapts to almost every kind of look. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge, with the help of an expert, we’ll tell you how you should wear it to hit the mark.
Paula Beneytez, founder and creative director of Marcela & Co., a renowned Madrid-based firm specializing in artisanal headpieces, has given us the keys to wear a pamela with discernment. And indeed, despite being a very elegant and sophisticated accessory, it has its protocol and does not always look as good as it seems.
To begin with, just like any other headpiece, pamelas can only be worn at morning events. “A guest can wear a pamela at any morning event, whether a wedding, a baptism, a communion, a horse race, or an official ceremony,” she confirms.
Another one of the points that generate controversy is whether this is an accessory that can be removed. Pamelas are very pretty, but you should be aware that it is an element that can become uncomfortable. And although to show off you have to endure a bit, before deciding on it, you should know that the protocol says you must go home with it, according to Paula.
Although there are exceptions. “In events that include lunch –such as a wedding– after this and before the party many guests remove it for comfort,” explains the expert. The rules are there to be broken, aren’t they?
Por otro lado, la experta aclara que se trata de un complemento que no se puede llevar con vestidos o falda hasta el suelo o con cola. Tirando de coherencia y sabiendo ya que no se debe llevar en eventos de noche, es evidente que este tipo de looks “de gala” están descartados. Paula aconseja lucirla con vestidos midi o trajes de pantalón.«
Si te has convencido y ya te has puesto en marcha para encontrar la hora de escoger una, caerás en la cuenta de que hay mil tipos diferentes. Para acertar con color y tejido, solo deberás tener en cuenta el resto del look para todo vaya en perfecta sintonía. Y en cuanto al ancho, será adecuado “el que más favorezca a cada invitada”. Si es por la mañana se pueden usar todos«, añade la fundadora de Marcela & Co.
Por último, si quieres ir a la última, Paula dice que se llevan mucho los colores chocolate, azul bebé y amarillo mantequilla y que respecto a los modelos, «triunfan las acampanadas enormes», concluye. Estas son algunas de nuestras preferidas para ser la más elegante de una boda: un modelo azul bebé de ala amplia de Marcela & Co. (170 euros), otro marrón chocolate moldeable para poner un lado elevado de Zahati (205 euros) y uno de rafia natural rayada con lazo de Mimoki (310 euros).
