Not so long ago, hats had become a must-have item for fashion, but now hats are often forgotten. This is unfortunate – a hat can beautify the face, decorate clothes, and define a person's style. If you've been thinking about reusing this forgotten mandatory element for a long time, you have plenty of options. The key here is to find a hat that fits your physique and tastes (well, within your budget, of course).
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Part 1 of 3: Determining the Style
Step 1. Consider your needs in wearing a hat
Do you want to wear a hat every day? For a special occasion? Did you buy a hat to look fashionable? To protect you from the sun or warm your body? In what season will you wear the hat? Knowing these things can help narrow down your options from the start.
Step 2. Familiarize yourself with the wide range of hat styles
There are many different types of hats in the world, from casual hats to Kentucky Derby hats. Look in fashion magazines, catalogs, or online for some ideas.
Step 3. Match the style of the hat to your physique
The first rule when buying a hat is to make sure that the hat is sized in proportion to your body. Hats should balance the dimensions of your body, not exaggerate them.
- Tall hats and hats with an inverted brim are characteristically long, while wide hats with a normal brim make you look shorter.
- The brim of the hat should not be wider than your shoulders.
- The bigger you are, the bigger the hat you can wear.
Step 4. Match the hat to your face
See Step 2 to find out how to define a face shape.
Step 5. Choose an attractive color
If you're not sure about this color, pay attention to the color of the clothes you wear when you get compliments from others, or when you think you look good in the mirror. Chances are this is the color for you!
Step 6. Think about your personality and dress style
Your new hat will be one of the most important elements of your dress style, so it should complement your personal style.
- Boho: beret, hat with wide limp brim, fedora hat with wide brim
- Preppy: stiff hats with a wide brim, such as picture, Breton, and boater hats; stiff beret, cloche, fedora
- For tomboyish men and women: newspaper delivery hat, fedora, bowler, boater, football hat, beanie
- Vintage elegance: smooth pillbox hat, fascinator hat, wide brim stiff hat, wide brim cloche hat
- Grunge: baseball cap, bowler, padded beret or beanie, hat with wide, rolled-up brim
- If you're buying a particular hat for a specific type of outfit (for a wedding, cocktail party, etc.), it's a good idea to match the hat to the outfit. Look for a hat that complements your look instead of just copying it.
- Consider your hairstyle. Many hats look best when worn over long hair tied in a ponytail and tucked behind the ears. However, if you still want to let your hair down, consider this as well when you make your decision.
- Weak, dangling hair: beret, fedora, floppy, bowler
- Short hair (pixie, bob, etc.): cloche hat, picture hat, Breton hat, hat with rolled brim, hat with wide brim, some types of pillbox hat
- Shoulder-length hair: cloche, wide-brimmed hat of any kind, fedora, pillbox hat (better worn with curly hair), boater hat, bowler
- Bangs: a hat with a rolled-up brim, or a hat with a lower, wider brim, such as a wide cloche hat
Step 7. Determine your budget
Hats can be expensive, but you can usually find some great deals at flea or vintage stores.
If you don't have enough money to buy the hat of your dreams, work and raise money
Step 8. Browse the different types of hats for some ideas
Browse stores in your local area and search online for an idea of their prices and availability.
Part 2 of 3: Determining Your Face Shape
Step 1. Stand in front of a mirror with your hair pulled back into a ponytail or wearing a headband
Your neck should also be visible, so avoid wearing turtlenecks or collared ones.
Step 2. Use soap, lipstick, or makeup liner to mark these dots on the mirror:
the top of your hairline, the widest point on your cheekbones, the temple (the flat part between your forehead and ears on both sides of your head), your jawline, and the bottom of your chin.
Step 3. Measure the distance between the top of your hairline and your chin, between your cheekbones, the widest points of your jawline, and your temples
Step 4. Analyze your measurements and determine your face shape
The following are characteristics of each face shape, and the types of hats that suit them:
- Oblong: long and narrow, slightly squared at the widest points of the jaw and hairline. Draw attention to your eyes with styles that point to the front of the head, as well as round or square crown-type hats. Also try a hat that can be pulled up to the eyebrows to minimize the vertical element. Try a cloche hat, angled fedora, or a floppy hat.
- Oval: this face shape is longer than it is wide, and only slightly wider at the cheekbones than at the forehead and jawline. An oval face can wear almost anything, but if your facial features are subtle, opt for classic styles with small edges, which will accentuate your face. The important trick here is to make sure your crown is no wider than your cheekbones.
- Round: the length and width of both cheekbones are the same. Balance the delicate shape of your face with a sturdy hat, a hat with a wide brim, an angular style hat, a cloche, or a fedora.
- Triangle/Pear: The widest point of this face is at the jawline, with a rounded chin and narrower forehead. Create a long feel with a hat that is tall and has a small brim (short, straight, or open to the top). Adding embellishments to one side of the hat can create an asymmetrical effect, which will attract attention.
- Square: the hairline is wide and flat, with an equal degree of width on the forehead and jaw; The length and width are almost the same. Balance the sharp corners of your eyes with softer products like cloche hats, oversized hats, hats with smooth/inverted edges, and round or curved hats. Avoid box hats.
- Diamonds: wide at the cheekbones with a narrow chin and forehead. Just like oval faces, diamond faces can wear many different styles. A hat with a small brim and a high hat will accentuate the cheekbones and chin. Avoid a disproportionate silhouette, by skipping the option of a peaked hat or any hat that's narrower than your cheekbones.
- Heart: wider on the forehead and cheeks, with a narrow chin; her cheekbones are conspicuous. Look for asymmetrical hats with medium or small brim, or bucket-like ones, as these will make your face look narrower. A hat with an inverted brim will accentuate your eyes and create the illusion of length to balance out a broad forehead. Avoid berets, baseball caps, and hats with straight edges.
Part 3 of 3: Finding the Right Hat
Step 1. Measure your head before you shop
The information below can help you find the right hat size:
- Use a clothing measuring tape (or long string that you can measure later with a ruler).
- Place the tape measure around your head, forming a circle about 3 mm above the ears, until they meet in the middle of your forehead. This is where the approximate position of the hat will be.
- The measuring tape should be fitted tightly but not too tight.
- Lift the measuring tape and record the measurement results.
- Hat sizes may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so make sure you always try on hats or look at their sizing chart for specifics.
Step 2. Go shopping and try on different types of hats
Don't be shy: ask to try all kinds that catch your eye. You can also get advice from salespeople, who may (or may not) be able to help you and come up with new ideas. Remember, the final decision remains in your hands.
When you go shopping, wear clothes that match your style. Or, if you're buying a hat for a special occasion, bring the outfit you're going to wear so you can pair it with the hat you want to buy
Step 3. Make sure the hat feels comfortable to wear
When you find the style you want, make sure the size feels right. The hat should not squeeze your head or come off. Remember, buy a hat that makes you feel comfortable. If it's the wrong size, even just a little, you'll likely be more reluctant to wear it.
If the hat is just a little too big, you can try a hat gauge. This item is inserted into the inner circumference of a hat to ensure a more snug fit
Step 4. Buy your hat, wear it, and love it
Guys, remember to take off your hat when you're indoors. For women, you can flaunt your hat wherever you are, but take it off at events that involve an audience, as your hat might block someone's view (except of course at events like horse racing)
Tips
- If you wear glasses, consider choosing a hat with an inverted brim.
- Consider buying your favorite style in several colors: this way, you can wear it with more clothing options.
