How to choose the right hat?

Choosing your hat: a matter of balance and morphology

Whether it's a borsalino, a wide-brimmed hat, or a beret, the right hat enhances your appearance by harmonizing with your face shape and height. If you're short, it's advisable to choose hat models with short brims and tall crowns to elongate your silhouette. Conversely, taller individuals should lean towards hats with wide brims and small crowns. By contrasting dimensions and shapes with those of your body and face, you create an ideal harmony for a flawless look.

Regarding your face, the goal is, again, to maintain a coherent balance. Small hats will perfectly suit fine faces, while wider hats help enhance round faces. These are simple but essential rules that will allow you to enjoy variety by choosing different models, getting it right every time.

Various hat styles for every face shape

Choosing an iconic model or your idol's favorite hat is tempting, but it's not always the most suitable headwear for a result that harmonizes with your face morphology. Indeed, your face shape is also among the important criteria not to be overlooked when choosing your hat. In a constant effort to achieve harmonization and balance, certain models won't be able to showcase your face in the best way. Here are some concrete tips for a straightforward purchase that you won't be able to do without:

• If you have a square face marked by a rather angular jaw, you should opt for wide-brimmed hats with rounded curves, such as a Fedora, a wide-brimmed hat, a cloche hat, or a bowler hat. Porkpie or Player models, however, are not recommended.
• Your heart-shaped face and relatively narrow jaw pair best with rounded crown shapes and short-brimmed hats. Indeed, an oversized hat would appear to overwhelm your silhouette. While a Trilby or Players hat stylishly complements your face, a top hat or wide-brimmed hat should be avoided.
• If your face shape is rather round, a medium to tall crown and wide brims are ideal for creating advantageous contrasts. Traveller, Fedora, or top hat models will be perfect for completing your best outfits, unlike cloche or porkpie hats.

Note that oval and thin faces can more easily wear all styles. Don't hesitate to try various models to find the one that best represents your personality!

Tips for choosing the right hat

Now all you have to do is wear it! 

There you have it, now you know everything about your face shape and the hats that will suit you perfectly, now it's up to you to decide which one you like best and which will be most appropriate for your style. Don't hesitate to try new colors like burgundy, red, khaki, or even mustard yellow which are very trendy this year. Remember that the most important thing is to please yourself first and foremost!

You can find a wide selection of hats and other accessories on our website Traclet as well as in our two shops located in Roanne and Saint-Etienne.

Finding the ideal hat at Traclet Hat Shop

Our attentive team effectively advises you for a unique and harmonious look for every occasion. You'll discover the essential rules for choosing your hat to ensure a fully satisfying accessory every time you wear it. A must-have fashion accessory that you can combine with originality and elegance with all your outfits!

Additionally, our online store ensures secure payment and fast delivery service for all your orders. You'll also find a wide selection of quality hats and accessories to best maintain your favorite pieces over the years. Discover the hat models made for you at Traclet Hat Shop without delay!