Hats are very popular right now but, for some, finding the right hat can be a daunting task. If you’re one of those people here are my tips on the best hats for you according to your face shape.
Hats For Your Face Shape: Finding the right size
Finding a hat that fits is the first step to actually wearing it. The proper measurement to find your hat size is to measure your head circumference at the center of your upper forehead, which is about an inch above your ears. Women’s hat sizes range from 21 ½- 23 ½. Most hats these days aren’t sold by size, but it will be good to know if your head is small, medium or large so that you can get proper assistance from a sales associate.
Picking a flattering shape
This is where many of us get tripped up. So, how can we find our perfect hat? The best way would be to go by face shape.
Oval-shaped-face:
Large brims work well. Keep the brim proportionate to your height, the taller you are the bigger brim you can wear. Because the oval-shaped-face is a very balanced face shape this face-shape has the most limitless possibilities
Round-shaped-face:
Because a round-face is often short and wide, therefore, it is wise to choose a hat with a high crown, this way the hat will add height, therefore balancing out your face shape
Square-shaped-face:
The square-shaped face is short and angular with usually a very wide jaw-line. Choose irregular-shaped-brims to narrow your face.Cock your hat at an angle to offset your angles
Oblong-shaped-face:
Oblong-shaped-faces are much longer than they are wide so choose full brims that widen a long narrow face shape. Avoid high crowns and small brims which will only make your face look long and narrow and avoid tall, narrow shapes
Heart and Diamond shaped face:
The heart and diamond shaped faces have very narrow jawlines so avoid any shape that is too wide at the forehead, this will only make your jaw and chin look more narrow. Instead choose a style that has a bit more of a narrower brim, and sits closer to the head.
Hats to Go
Traveling with a hat is the hardest thing to accomplish. The hat virtually needs its own suitcase. When traveling it is probably better to choose a hat that travels well and can be squished or folded in a suitcase without getting ruined.
Another feature in hats are hats with SPF protection built right in, even in the winter time. This is why I love Coolibar hats . Most UPF hats along with UPF clothing, (In clothing, UPF, or Ultraviolet Protection Factor is the term used as opposed to SPF) blocks 98% of UV rays or UPF 50+. Pioneered almost a decade ago in Australia, where cases of melanoma are the highest; a UPF of 50 means that it only allows 1/50th of the UV radiation falling on the surface of the garment to pass through it. In other words, it blocks 49/50ths or 98% of the UV radiation. When buying UPF hats or garments there should be a hang-tag indicating the, UPF rating the hat or garment has along with just how much UV is blocked.
Hats Are Fun, But Hat-Head Isn’t
Another issue around hats is hat-head and that lovely dent you can acquire in your hair. Once you put a hat on it seems you can’t take it off until the end of the day. Some tricks you can try are, before putting a hat on your head, lightly mist your hair with hairspray and brush you hair right after removing the hat. If you don’t like too many styling products in your hair, you can spray the brush instead before running it through your hair. Also, make sure your hair is fully dried before placing a hat on top of your head.
Hats are not only stylish but they also serve a purpose. The hardest part of incorporating hats into your wardrobe is getting used to wearing them knowing that you may stand out. To get comfortable wearing a hat, start small, wear one around your neighborhood to run errands, then maybe wear one out to brunch or for another small social gathering.
I have the opposite problem, my head is super small and I often find that it is hard for me to find hats that are small enough. You would probably be better off finding hats that are sized in order to fit your head. High crown on a hat means that the part of the hat that fits over your head doesn't have too much height. If you figure an oblong shaped face is already long, adding height through a high crown of a hat will over emphasize that feature and make it look even longer. I hope that helps!
My skull is unsually large for a woman(insert your big head joke here). Any advice on finding a hat? Also what do you mean by a 'high crown"?
I have the opposite problem, my head is super small and I often find that it is hard for me to find hats that are small enough. You would probably be better off finding hats that are sized in order to fit your head. High crown on a hat means that the part of the hat that fits over your head doesn't have too much height. If you figure an oblong shaped face is already long, adding height through a high crown of a hat will over emphasize that feature and make it look even longer. I hope that helps!
My skull is unsually large for a woman(insert your big head joke here). Any advice on finding a hat? Also what do you mean by a ‘high crown”?
I have the opposite problem, my head is super small and I often find that it is hard for me to find hats that are small enough. You would probably be better off finding hats that are sized in order to fit your head. High crown on a hat means that the part of the hat that fits over your head doesn’t have too much height. If you figure an oblong shaped face is already long, adding height through a high crown of a hat will over emphasize that feature and make it look even longer. I hope that helps!