Getting The Most Out Of A Fashion Turban

By Sue Carpenter


Many used to associate turbans with African or Muslim culture and they were mostly worn by men. However in the 20th Century, a new type of headwear came out that was inspired by other cultures. For many, the fashion turban was a classic style that was also a lifesaver of sorts when it came to maintaining hair around the 1960s.

These became popular for many women in the States as they were practical to wear as well. Unlike the authentic turbans, these were sold already wrapped in the overlapping style and the material was usually elastic like polyester. They could also be dressed up by adding a large brooch or rhinestone to the front.

Other fashion turbans were designed for other uses besides elegant occasions. These also did not need to be wrapped and one size fit most since the material was stretchy. This was great for those who have limited time to spend on hair as more women worked outside the home or wanted a break from styling.

Turbans were also practical for maintaining hairstyles. Instead of the sleep caps that offered little support without the additional use of pins and other metal objects that could easily disturb a peaceful night sleep, the elastic fabric was great for holding rollers and pins in place. Even the hardest sleeper would wake up to find their hairdo intact.

Several decades later, people began to wear hairstyles that did not require night preparation. Only a few women still wore turbans to bed and these were becoming harder to find. Yet, this would change in time as some still needed convenience.

Fashion designers began to create headwear that was similar to the turban. It was affectionately called the donut because of its perfect round shape and hollow top. Though this hat extended out slightly, people found them to be fun as well as a great conversation piece.

Possibly the only reason that the donut inspired head gear did not take off was that it could not be worn everywhere. Early versions mostly complemented dresses and pantsuits and wearing hats inside the office was not exactly in style by this time. For this reason, these hats were mostly worn to church, social events and nightclubs.

There was still a need for those busy women who wanted a break from having to deal with hair issues. This led to the creation of a trimmed down version of the hat that could be worn with jeans and sweats. These were made with jersey or other lightweight fabric that stretched and this donut even came in a braided style that complemented casual outfits.

In recent, people have prided themselves on combining fashions from previous decades as a complete outfit. Some feel that doing this is either economical, practical or a little of both. The fashion turban has joined other trends and people from all walks of life are making this part of their fashion statement.




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