We all have one—that awkward hat that makes us look like a silly character out of a cartoon. It hangs in the corner of the room collecting dust. And then one day, a friend comes over and randomly puts it on—it’s a perfect fit.
So what’s the deal? Well, apparently there’s a bit of an art to matching the right hats for face shapes. Unless you have an oval face. Then you’re the envy of every hat-wearers’ dreams.
For the rest of you women, this article will help you pick out the right hat for your face type. Keep reading to find out which hats will be in your shopping cart next!
Square Face
Soften the angles of your face with a hat with a floppy long soft brim. This will help balance the strong angles of your jawline and cheekbones.
Beanies with a slouchy fit and hair showing in the front can have the same effect. Any hat with a circular-style, round brims, slouchy berets, cloche hats, and beanies. Try to avoid fedoras or any hat with strong angles and lines.
Long Face
Matching the right hat to your face shape is all about balance. If you have a long face, you probably have a long forehead. Try looking for hats that add width to your head rather than make it look longer.
Hats with wide brims give your face a more dynamic look. Also, hats that cut across your forehead like a beret or a trapper hat can look especially good on a long face. Definitely avoid beanies or any hat that has a shallow crown.
Round Face
Wearing hats that are meant to be worn high on the hairline—like a long sock hat, for example—will create more length on a round face. Also, women’s hat styles with exciting angles, like a fedora, can give your bone structure another dimension.
Try avoiding hats with circular brims or any hat that cuts across your forehead. These don’t do well at complimenting round-shaped faces.
Heart Face
Ladies with heart-shaped faces commonly have smaller chins. Shorter brim hats with angles do a good job at adding the illusion of width to a face with a small chin.
Baseball caps, jockey caps, and newsboy caps also do a good job at complimenting heart-shaped faces. Hats to avoid—floppy hats or thick-knit beanies.
Diamond Face
If you have a diamond-shaped face, lengthen the appearance of your forehead and jaw with a hat that can be worn farther back on the head. These types of hats usually have shallow crowns. Best not to wear floppy hats or ones that cut across your forehead.
Hats for Face Shapes
Choosing the right hat for your face shape comes down to finding a style that does a fantastic job at creating contrasts. As long as you keep that in mind, you should have no problem finding a hat that compliments your look.
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