woman’s clothes
Unicode: 1F45A
Description
A close-up depiction of a top hat, a tall, cylindrical hat with a brim, traditionally associated with formal events and upper-class attire.
Group:
Objects > clothing
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents formality, elegance, sophistication, luxury, or a sense of occasion. Can also evoke a sense of magic, old-world charm, or the avant-garde.
Backstory
The top hat gained popularity in the 19th century as a standard accessory for gentlemen's formal wear. Its association with magicians, like pulling a rabbit from a hat, has also become iconic. It was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010.
Usage Examples
- Attending a formal event: 'Ready for the gala! 🎩'
- Indicating something sophisticated or elegant: 'Such a classy restaurant 🎩'
- Referring to something magical or surprising: 'And for my next trick... 🎩✨'
- Expressing old-fashioned charm: 'Bringing back vintage style 🎩'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with formal wear, magic shows, and traditional gentlemen's attire. Often used to denote 'classy' or 'fancy' events.
East Asian culture:
May be less universally recognized as a common formal accessory, but still understood as a symbol of elegance or formality, possibly with a theatrical connotation.