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Help selecting tiara

Wobin — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:21:52 GMT

I am shopping for a tiara for a party next month and need to fasten it to a wig I will be wearing. I have no experience with tiaras (sadly) and would like to hear which style would be best to wear on the wig.

One style has 2 combs attached

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Another has holes at the ends where I think you stick a bobby pin

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And the third is actually a crown (a complete circle)

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These are not the actually tiaras I am choosing from. I want to narrow the search to the style that will be the least trouble at the party.

Thanks for your assistance!

Re: Help selecting tiara

CamilleP — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:32:53 GMT

Wobin, since you'll be wearing a wig anyway, I'd go for a tiara that has the combs already attached, like your example #1 does, I think that would be the most secure fit. Have fun at your party!

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SXMGirl — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:35:12 GMT

@CamilleP, I agree. The combs should keep the wig secure. @Wobin, have fun!

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chrystaltree — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:44:57 GMT

I don't know. But I want an invitation to that party !

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I am still oxox — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:59:11 GMT

I am wondering where in the world one would wear a tiara

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Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:45:07 GMT

If I was going somewhere wearing a tiara, I'd wear the gaudiest one I could find.

After all, how often does one get to wear a tiara and not have people think you are insane....You go for it honey...please send pictures.

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grandma r — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:10:50 GMT

Sounds like a really fun party!!!!

One with combs attached would probably be easier, although, you could just use bobbie pins to secure it to your wig.

Whatever you choose, I hope you have a terrific time!!!

Re: Help selecting tiara

Wobin — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:18:24 GMT

I am hosting a Royal Wedding Watch Party, that will actually be an excuse for Afternoon Tea. I am dressing as the Queen! I've got a chiffon dress and the wig, need the crown and fabulous "jewels". The tough part will be shoes, I don't have any remotely like the Queen is wearing in photos so I'll probably just wear something comfortable.

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PamfromCT — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:41:14 GMT

Wow, does this party sound like fun! Just wear waterproof mascara - You certainly will cry at this wedding. So young, so much in love, such a beautiful couple. One thing: don't forget your pocketbook! You can cram it full of Kleenex.

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GCR18 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:49:36 GMT

If you're the queen, then I like the third one. As long as it's not heavy, you should be able to sew it to your wig.

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Wobin — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 23:01:42 GMT

@PamfromCT wrote:
Wow, does this party sound like fun! Just wear waterproof mascara - You certainly will cry at this wedding. So young, so much in love, such a beautiful couple. One thing: don't forget your pocketbook! You can cram it full of Kleenex.

Wow, PamfromCT I forgot about the pocketbook! I may need to visit some thrift stores to look for that.

Re: Help selecting tiara

Wobin — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 23:04:21 GMT

@GCR18 wrote:
If you're the queen, then I like the third one. As long as it's not heavy, you should be able to sew it to your wig.

Yes, sewing it to the wig is a great idea. In all the photos I have seen the queen wears a hat to family weddings while the brides all seem to wear the tiaras. I figure this is going to be the one and only opportunity in my life to wear a tiara so I'm not going to pass it up.

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jannabelle1 — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:53:54 GMT

What a fun party idea! You'll be the belle, I mean queen, of the party!! I like the first tiara, but whichever you pick will look fabulous!

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Silver Fox1 — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 04:47:21 GMT

For the Queen the third one, for sure !!! What a idea for a great party, have fun !

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Sweet Caroline 1 — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 02:31:23 GMT

I agree with GCR18...go for the Queen crown!

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Desertdi — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 04:28:26 GMT

Only a queen wears a crown. Tiaras are for princesses.

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Wobin — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 04:51:04 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
Only a queen wears a crown. Tiaras are for princesses.

I thought so too but according to the Daily Mail the Queen has worn a number of tiaras.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3638079/From-priceless-diamond-bands-headpieces-laden-precious-stones-Queen-s-spectacular-tiaras-heart-jewellery-collection.html

I love this one:

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violann — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:08:39 GMT

Anyone remember the Silver Style tiara with Diamonique? $99 as I recall. Should have gone for it, but who KNEW I’d wind up with grand daughters?

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candyagain — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 17:11:55 GMT

I remember the QVC diamonique tiara. When this list first started there was a running thread about wearing that tiara in all sorts of silly "normal" situations. The hosts' patter at that time seemed to urge wearing it "with a plain white blouse, jeans and a pair of strappy sandals"....to the mall, toa parent teacher conference, greeting the postman at the front door...... -- we joked -- "strappy sandals" were the Q high fashion statement at that time....

I I think one poster started it by saying that she would wear the tiara and a bikini and the starppy sandals to serve her hubby dinner....

I think that the wedding party is a wonderful idea! I'll toast you all with Diet 7Up as I watch on BBC America.

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Wobin — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 23:57:03 GMT

Oh my, how did I miss the Diamonique tiara? Needless to say I did not pay $99 for the one I ordered. I also found a bargain in a copy of the Diana/Catherine sapphire ring on ebay. It's quite large so I may use it in decorations or as a door prize for a game.