How to wear your hat properly?

The hat is the accessory that can make all the difference. When worn well, it will give character to your outfit and attract attention. To avoid making mistakes, here are some tips!

Respect your body shape

While anyone can wear a hat, you should choose a model that balances your features. For example, avoid a cloche hat for a round face or a small trilby if you have a square face. The same applies to your silhouette: an XXL wide-brimmed hat might make you look shorter if you're on the petite side.

Choose your style 

More urban, casual, chic, retro? Adapt your headwear to your style, without overdoing it. The wide-brimmed hat or cloche hat offer a vintage style, but can also appear too sophisticated. The borsalino is worn by both women and men and immediately gives presence. It's up to you to harmonize your outfit, it reflects your personality and should not make you uncomfortable.

Choose the right size

No hat too small or too big! Whether you're buying online or in a store, remember to measure your head size carefully, even if it means asking a professional for advice. To do this, use a tape measure and place it 1cm above your ears. Here's a demonstration with the video "How to calculate your head size?".

Wear your hat correctly

Neither too pushed down nor simply placed on the head, unless the model is designed for that. Your face should not disappear under your hat, on the contrary, it should enhance it. You don't wear a hat to hide!

Adapt it to the context

Unless you want to play with an offbeat look, don't wear a hat that doesn't suit the situation. Wearing a straw hat in winter or a white wide-brimmed hat in everyday life may seem out of place. And if you're attending a ceremony, we invite you to consult our article on different types of ceremony hats for women as well as the post on hats for men to wear with formal attire.

Coordinate it with your outfit

Play with color and material combinations. An already busy outfit (patterns, bright colors, etc.) doesn't need a flashy hat. Conversely, you can opt for an original headwear to add charm to an overly plain outfit. If you're unsure, start by choosing neutral colors. You'll have plenty of time to find winning combinations as you experiment!

And to choose your hat, don't hesitate to visit the Traclet online store!

Which hat to wear when traveling?

Aesthetic and trendy, the hat is also a practical fashion accessory for all your excursions. Whether it's an extended weekend or a several-week adventure on the other side of the world, it's important not to neglect the space allocated to your hats in your luggage. These will surely protect you in style from the various weather conditions of your destination. Here are some examples of iconic hats to bring according to your vacation:

• An extended weekend at a resort: a beanie, an ear-flap cap or a chapka will be perfect for combining warmth and style with varied colors or patterns.
• A sunny summer stay: protect yourself from the sun with elegance and light materials by opting for a boater, a pork pie hat, or a bucket hat, which have been particularly trendy in recent years.
• A few days in the city in autumn: between wide-brimmed hat, fedora and traveler hat, felt hats protect you from wind and early cold with a stylish look in all your visits.
• A sporty adventure: safari, cowboy, or traveler models accompany your activities with a trendy accessory designed for the adventurer in you.

No matter your destination, wearing your hat while traveling offers you much more than a practical fashion accessory with varied and stylish models for each of your getaways on Chapellerie Traclet!

Practical accessories for wearing your hat properly

If you receive a hat that's slightly unsuitable for your head size, there are solutions that allow you to wear your hat comfortably on a daily basis. Indeed, a wooden hat stretcher is an opportunity to gain a few precious millimeters to adjust your hat and wear it in the best possible way. Conversely, a head size reducer attached to the inner band of your hat guarantees enhanced support tailored to your needs. When you particularly cherish a hat received as a gift or inherited, hat accessories can help you wear it correctly thanks to an adapted size.

Chapellerie Traclet: Hats for all your styles

Wearing your hat well means feeling confident and proud of your style. While it's a state of mind, the quality of your accessories is just as essential to perfect your look. With over a century of expertise in hat sales, Chapellerie Traclet is a reference boutique for your accessories. Developed online since 1995, it ensures a wide selection of high-end hats, as well as a team at your service to help and advise you. Cap, fedora, wide-brimmed hat, beanie, or even traveler hat, you will find numerous models to bring the ideal final touch to all your outfits. Don't hesitate to check our products and accessories or contact us for a hat that suits you and ensures the same pleasure over the years.