HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT HAT FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE

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Article Published on: 17TH JUNE 2025 | www.demodemagazine.com

Choosing the right hat isn’t just about fashion — it’s about balance, proportion, and enhancing your features. The key to a flattering hat is understanding your face shape and choosing a style that complements it.

Oval Face: If you have an oval face, you’re in luck. Almost every hat style suits this balanced shape. From wide-brimmed fedoras to bucket hats or beanies, feel free to experiment. Just avoid hats that sit too high or low on the head, which can disrupt your natural symmetry.

Round Face: To elongate and slim your face, opt for hats with structured lines and height. Fedoras, trilbies, or angular hats with a tall crown work well. Avoid rounded crowns and floppy hats that mimic your face shape and can make it look wider.

Square Face: If your face has strong jawlines and a broad forehead, soften your features with curved or slouchy hats like cloches, berets, or floppy-brimmed styles. These add contrast and roundness, balancing sharp lines.

Heart-Shaped Face: Look for hats that add width to the lower half of your face, like medium-brimmed fedoras or newsboy caps. Avoid wide brims or anything that adds too much volume on top, as that can exaggerate a narrow chin.

Long or Rectangular Face: Choose wide-brimmed or low-crowned hats to visually shorten your face. Think sun hats, cowboy hats, or wide berets. Steer clear of tall crowns that add unnecessary length.

When in doubt, try hats in front of a mirror from various angles and consider proportion with your overall build. A well-chosen hat not only flatters your face shape but also expresses your personal style effortlessly.