If you want to know exactly what the voilette is and see inspirations to include the accessory in the look of the big day, we brought inspirations for brides and tips on where to buy this item to complete the look.
What is voilette?
The word voilette is of French origin and refers to small veils that partially or completely cover the bride's face.
The item used by brides became widely used in the mid-twentieth century and is an option used to this day for brides who want to replace the traditional veil.
The item is usually made of transparent and delicate fabrics, such as tulle and lace.
The use of the accessory can be done alone and attached to the hairstyle or it can be added with other accessories such as a cap or fascinator.
Difference between voilette, cap and fascinator
It is quite common to confuse voilette, cap and fascinator, accessories used on the head and that can be used alone or together. To understand each of these items, we have brought a brief explanation of each of the options.
- Voilette: the item is a kind of small veil that can partially or fully cover the face. This small veil can be pinned to the head through the hairstyle or complemented with a cap or fascinator.
- Casquete: the casquete is a kind of small hat without brims, usually in a round or oval shape. This small hat is usually worn on the side of the head and is secured with clips or a very thin bow.
- Fascinator: The item is a kind of hair ornament that can be made with feathers, feathers or gems. The hair accessory can be a stand-alone item option or can complement a headpiece or fascinator. The accessory gained prominence in the film Sexy In the City with the character Carrie, and is also frequent in the looks of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Midletton.
Photos and models of voilette for bride
Bride with loose hairstyle and voilette
The small veil that can cover the face partially or completely, and is a super versatile item in the bride's look, and can be an option to accompany loose hairstyles.
In this case, it is common to use the accessory attached to the side of the head, ensuring coverage of part of the face and keeping the hair loose according to the style desired by the bride.
To use the item with loose hair, there are no rules regarding the hairstyle and the proposal is to choose an accessory to attach the veil to the hair.
Thus, the accessory can be an apparent option, such as barrettes or claws, or even an item that can be hidden in the hair with clips.
1. Bride with loose hair and a small veil that covers her entire face
2. Bride with loose hair and veil that covers part of her face
3. Bride with a small tulle veil with delicate appliqués
4. Bride with loose hairstyle and delicate veil held by a clasp
5. Bridal hairstyle with loose hair and veil held by a clip on the side of the head
6. Bride with solo hair and delicate veil in a romantic style
7. Small veil model with delicate fabric and small pearl appliqués
8. Bride with loose hair and small side veil held by fabric flowers
9. Loose bridal hairstyle with a small veil that partially covers the face
10. Bride with short and loose hair with a small veil held by a fascinator
Bride with updo hairstyle and voilette
The bridal hairstyle can vary depending on the use of the small veil that covers the face, and the choice of hairstyle must respect the bride's style, since the accessory can be attached to different hairstyles.
The proposal for wearing the hairstyle pinned up with the small veil is quite varied and the style can bring the accessory to more classic or even more relaxed hairstyles.
The small veil that covers the face can be attached to the hairstyle or on the side of the head, complementing the look and bringing the elegance and delicacy of this veil that covers the face.
11. Bride with updo hairstyle and small veil with pearls covering part of her face
12. Bride with a low bun and a delicate veil pinned to the side of her head
13. Bride with pinned hairstyle and small side veil partially covering her face
14. Braided bridal hairstyle with a veil over the face
15. Bride with updo hairstyle and veil held up by fabric flowers
16. Bride with updo hairstyle in stripped style and veil covering part of her face
17. Bride with updo hairstyle and delicate tulle veil over her face
18. Classic bridal hairstyle with veil pinned through tiara
19. Bride with updo hairstyle and veil that covers part of her face
20. Bride with hair tied in a bun and veil with appliqués covering part of her face
