As mentioned earlier, fascinators, as we know them today, were first worn during the 19th century. It has a long history from when it was known before and how it became the fancy headgear, we are familiar with now. Unfortunately, unlike hats, fascinators did not become that popular with the masses. But after its comeback in the 1900s, more women got interested and started fancying it. Although, instead of being referred to as hats, people call them headbands. There is no clear background as to where the term “fascinator” came from. Yet some people speculate that it may be related to the Latin word “fascinatus”. It means casting a spell on something or someone.