How to Measure your Head for
Size
| To determine your head size, start with a flexible tape
measure at the center of your forehead above your eyebrows. Run the tape
around the head, over the bump at the back (noggin) and around the meet
the tape in front. Do this 2 or 3 times to be accurate. This will give you
the widest measurement and your head size. Average head size is 22
1/2". Hats sold in stores are generally this size. If you have had
difficulty finding a hat to fit, this may be the reason. |
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Choosing a Style
These suggestion for selecting a hat based on your face
shape are guidelines only. Another suggestion - the crown should not be
narrower than your cheek bones.
How to determine your face Shape
Stand in Front of a mirror. With a piece of soap, trace
the outline of your face. This should give you a general indication of the
shape of your face.
| Oval |
Round |
| You can wear most any hat shape.
Hats with wide brims can be most flattering. If you're short or
petite, narrow the brim. |
You need a more square-shaped
crown with asymmetrical brim. Crown should not be narrower than
face. Avoid round crowns. |
| Square |
Oblong |
| Narrow your face with asymmetrical
brim and stunning crown. Slant brim or tilt hat to soften square
edges. Add earrings. |
Full brims for you. Look for trim
that lifts the eye or brim that sweeps sides or back. Avoid tall,
narrow shapes. Hat should bring balance to shoulders. |
| Triangular |
Heart |
| A hat with a short, uneven brim
and lofty crown. Also, a rolled or upswept brim worn straight across
the brow. No pointed crowns or sharp angles. |
A hat draw attention upwards. Wear
a small hat high on your head or something with eye-catching trim.
Avoid large, heavy shapes. |
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