Ever had this experience where you’re swiping through Instagram and you see a celeb looking amazing in a hat, but when you try it on for yourself, you don’t look anywhere as good?
That’s probably because you’ve been looking at hat designs and silhouettes that do not complement your face shape. When it comes to hats, not every piece is universal. Like searching for the right sunglasses for your face shape, some hats are more flattering to certain faces than others. Ultimately, it’s all about proportion. For example, if you have a small face, don’t overpower it with a wide brim.
Below are more tips on how to find a hat design that will shield you from the sun and make you look amazing. Hats off to that.
1) If you have a heart-shaped face
Heart-shaped faces have wider foreheads that taper as they approach a pointed chin. You need to choose a style to balance out your forehead, so medium-brim styles such as fedoras, cloches and jockey caps are best.
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Hats for heart-shaped face women
Zara faux suede cap, S$24.90
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A neutral mustard colour will work with most colour combinations while adding a little brightness to the outfit. Match this medium brim jockey cap with a simple white shirt and jeans, and round up the look with some white sneakers for a preppy vibe.
Zara
Maison Michel virginie straw fedora, €590 (S$900.89)
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This swanky white straw fedora — from famed milliner Maison Michel who also does headgear for brands such as Chanel — is great for yacht and pool parties over a kimono and bikini ensemble. That striped ribbon adds elegance to the piece.
Maison Michel
2) If you have a round-shaped face
Like a circle, a round face shape is as long as it is wide, with full cheeks and a rounded chin. Because the face shape doesn’t have any angles, hats with crisp lines, have tall, decorative crowns that create length, or that boast asymmetrical lines and slants are most suitable.
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Hats for round-shaped face women
Topshop chevron knitted red pom pom beanie, S$33.90
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The addition of a bright red pom pom helps to balance out a round shape face by adding extra length. This Topshop beanie is great for those who want to go all black — it adds a vibrant pop of colour, which you can play up by carrying a red shoulder bag.
Topshop
Eugenia Kim cher leather-trimmed sequinned satin beret, US$181.14 (S$245.66) from Net-a-Porter
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This sassy Eugenia Kim number is meant to be worn slightly tipped forward for a jaunty effect. The shiny black sequins makes this piece a great addition to your party outfit. Shine bright like a star at the club by wearing it with a sequin dress and boots.
Net-a-Porter
3) If you have a square-shaped face
A square face has a wide forehead and broad cheekbones, with a strong, defined jawline. Unlike round faces, square faces are angular and would suit softer, more rounded silhouettes to offset the sharp edges. Beanies, bowlers, cloches and berets are the choices to make.
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Hats for square-shaped face women
H&M cotton twill sun hat, S$14.95
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The soft and curved silhouette of this cloche hat from H&M offsets the angular jawlines of a square face. Plus, animal prints are on trend so this would be an easy way to incorporate the print without going too overboard. Wear this with your favourite athleisure pairing for a cool streetwear look.
H&M
Moncler flocked grosgrain-trimmed ribbed wool beanie, US$365 (S$495.01)
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Don’t relegate this feminine pink beanie from Moncler to winter holidays only. Juxtapose it with a slip dress and strappy heels for a cool take on the headpiece. Great for a museum or movie date.
Moncler
4) If you have an elongated face
You face is longer than it is wide, with almost straight lines going down the sides before ending with a rounded chin. To create facial balance, you want to create an illusion of a shorter face, so hats that have fitted crowns, have brims that cuts across the forehead or sport wide brims that turn downwards are for you.
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Hats for long-shaped face women
Zara beaded wool hat, S$59.90
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Worn snugly on the head, the straight-cut silhouette of this Zara hat would make a long face look shorter. The addition of a rhinestone trim gives it extra dimension and adds a little bling to an otherwise simple ensemble of slip dress with strappy heels.
Zara
Etro grosgrain-trimmed striped paper-blend sunhat, US$256.62 (S$348.03) from Net-a-Porter
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Net-a-Porter
5) If you have an oval-shaped face
Considered the perfect face shape with symmetrical features, oval faces have it all because any hat style would suit you – it just boils down to your own personal style and preference.
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Hats for oval-shaped face women
Topshop slouchy PU baker boy hat, S$36.90
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Composed of 100 per cent polyester, match this versatile black baker boy hat with your favourite leather jacket, jeans and boots combination.
Topshop
Gucci crystal-embellished leather visor, US$843.76 (S$1,144.31) from Net-a-Porter
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6) If you have a diamond-shaped face
Diamond face shapes have a narrow forehead and chin, while the cheekbones are wide and pronounced. Mid- to wide-brimmed hats with shallow crowns, and beanies and turbans that you wear farther back on the head, are for you.
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Hats for diamond-shaped face women
Mango contrast ribbon hat, S$45.90
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Mango
Missoni metallic crochet-knit turban, US$549.62 (S$745.39) from Net-a-Porter
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Made in the Italian house’s signature zigzag pattern, this turban can be worn with an off-shoulder top and wide-legged trousers for a casual boho weekend look.
Net-a-Porter
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