Last month, the New York Times Styles section asked us all to consider an important question: are wedding tiaras are the new power scrunchies? While I take some issue with the Times’ choice of terminology here (call it a diadem all you want, Rowena, a fancy headband does not a tiara make), I think my answer is yes. With some qualifications: I’m not sure what a power scrunchie is (is it the opposite of Kryptonite, for your hair?) And I’m generally opposed to wedding headpieces that veer into Childlike Empress territory. But hair accessories you can wear to your wedding and then to your birthday and maybe even the office on Tiara Tuesday? Yes, sign me up.
The best news about crowns being the new… something, is that they are not exclusively relegated to the realm of wedding wear. Which means you can find them at most on-trend fashion retailers, at price points starting as low as $25 (and maybe cheaper if you shop at Claire’s or Icing). So if you’re not sure a veil fits your wedding style, or just want something fancy to dress up your office attire, here are sixteen wedding headpieces (aka crowns, aka tiaras, aka halos, aka diadems, aka headbands) you can wear to your wedding, and anywhere else that suits your fancy. Can’t do that with a veil, now, can you?*
*I mean, you can wear a veil to the office, technically. But your coworkers might think you’re having some wedding separation anxiety issues.
Golden Autumn Crown via Urban Outfitters ($48)
Untamed Petals by Amanda Judge ‘Sparkler Tiara’ Gilded Headband via Nordstrom ($75)
Before Sunrise Headpiece via Free People ($118)
Kistch Crown Bun Pin via NastyGal ($25)
Plume d’or Headband via Mignonne Handmade on Etsy ($12o)
Square Cut Halo via Free People ($258)
Untamed Petals by Amanda Judge ‘Gilded Rosette’ Headband via Nordstrom ($63)
Rock ’N’ Rose Cara Metal Crown Headband via Asos ($49.97)
Gardenhead Gold My Breath Flower Crown via NastyGal ($35)
Eugenia Kim Sarah Headband via Urban Outfitters ($290)
Golden Arrows Goddess Chain Headwrap via Urban Outfitters ($18)
Untamed Petals by Amanda Judge ‘Starburst Crown’ Gilded Headband via Nordstrom ($95)
Crystal Queen Crown via Free People ($38)
Gardenhead Pearl Goddess Head Piece via NastyGal ($48)
Mini Spike Headband via Free People ($49.95)
Rosa Crown via Mignonne Handmade on Etsy ($265)
