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Choosing the Right Hat for Your Face Shape

Different types of hats

October 13, 2021

I’m Abby!.
I'm a certified & published fashion stylist located in Silicon Valley with speciality in personal styling, color analysis and runway, commercial, and editorial styling.

What Hat is Right for Me?

When you wear the perfect hat, you not only look great but feel fantastic, radiating confidence that makes a memorable first impression. Let’s dive into some popular hat styles and discover which ones best complement different face shapes.

Different types of hats

Wide Brimmed Hat Gigipip brown felt wide brimmed hat

Wide brim hats are a modern style staple, adding character to any outfit.

Can Be Worn By Best For Avoid For
All 

Beret yellow felt beret hat

Styling a beret to instantly elevate any outfit, from casual chic to refined elegance.

Can Be Worn By Best For Avoid For
All

Floppy Hat The Golden Crane brown floppy hat

Elevate any outfit and stay cool with a versatile floppy hat, perfect for any season and style.

Can Be Worn By Best For Avoid For
All  Square: it softens the strong angular lines of the chin
Diamond/Heart: it adds width to the jawline

Boater Hat Janessa Leone raffia boater hat

Blending elegance and leisure, the boater hat is a must-have for anyone who loves timeless fashion statements.

Can Be Worn By Best For Avoid For
Oval  Oval: its circular shape widens Round: the hat shape mirrors the face shape, adding width
Diamond/Heart Diamond/Heart: short brim ensures chin is not diminished by comparison
Square

Fedora Lock & Co black fedora

Embrace the modern Fedora, perfect for casual outings.

Can Be Worn By Best For Avoid For
Round Round: angular crown lengthens, wide brim narrows by contrast Oval: high shallow crowns extend length
Square Square: Worn at an angle it can break the symmetry of jawline Diamond/Heart: Wide brims narrow chin further by contrast

Baseball Cap Athleta orange baseball cap

This season’s must-have accessory, the baseball cap, effortlessly adds instant style and a cool factor to any outfit, from sporty to dressy.

Can Be Worn By Best For Avoid For
All  Oval: deep crown shortens
Round: structure gives face definition

Beanie Quince grey ribbed beanie

 Elevate your fall style with a versatile and chic beanie, perfect for any occasion.

Can Be Worn By Best For Avoid For
All Oval: wear further forward on forehead
Square: soft structure counters angular jaw
Diamond/Heart: slouchy shape softens angular chin

Cossack/Bucket white fur cossack hat

Stay warm, look good this is the perfect cold weather accessory.

Can Be Worn By Best For Avoid For
Oval Oval: deep crown reduces length Round: hiding forehead reduces length
Square
Diamond/Heart

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  1. Marie Young says:

    Great tips and nicely layed out! Thank you! Hats are so cute, but I usually avoid wearing them. Now I feel confident I can find one that works.

    I hope you’ll consider doing a hair accessories blog. Seems that scarves tied into a pony are back and hair accessories are fun and add to the finished look of an outfit! Love you!

  2. Abby Young says:

    Great I am so glad! Yes, I will add hair accessories to my list of blog topics to write about!

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