A fascinator is a headpiece worn as an alternative to a hat.

Popular in the United Kingdom, especially at weddings, a fascinator is usually secured with a headband or a clip and often includes feathers, netting, lace and other fanciful embellishments.

 

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
fascinator (noun)
1.
one that - fascinates
2.
a woman's lightweight head scarf usually of crochet or lace
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