Some tips for choosing the right hat

THE SMALL GUIDE TO HAVING A PERFECT HAT 

When wanting to invest in a fine hat or other headwear, the dilemma arises of determining which one will be most appropriate based on our desires, styles, and face shape. Since we have a website and it's not possible for you to try on different hats before buying them, we offer you some advice to help you choose well.

We obviously recommend, if you have the opportunity, to visit one of our two stores in Roanne and Saint-Etienne, where our team will be delighted to help and guide you further. If that's not possible, here are some recommendations for choosing the accessory that's right for you!

Step 1: know your face shape

To choose the right hat, you must first determine your face morphology, just like with clothes, it's about knowing which style will be most appropriate to enhance your features. However, it's not always easy to know, first, what is the exact shape of your face and then which accessory would therefore be the most suitable to fit you like a glove.

There are no less than 8 different face shapes, however here we will focus on the 4 most common shapes. So if you have an oval, round, square, or heart-shaped face, this article is for you!

Some examples of face shapes 

The Oval face

An oval face type is often 1.5 times longer than wide. The lines narrow proportionally from forehead to chin. An almost perfect shape, allowing you to wear anything. 

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The Round face 

You have a rounded forehead and jaw, with some width at the cheekbones. A face full of softness that can be refined with the right headwear. 

The Square face

A face with a wide forehead and jaw of the same length. A characteristic shape that goes very well with rounded hats. 

The Heart-shaped face

The heart-shaped face has: a broad forehead and a narrow jaw with a chin that can sometimes be pointed. A shape as long as it is wide for a rather rectangular face. 

Small tips: play with contrasts: if you have a rather thin face, opt for hats with small brims and for round faces, we recommend wide-brimmed hats to elongate your face.

Step 2: determine the hat shape that's likely to suit your face 

Each face shape suits several hat shapes, some are more suitable than others, even though your desires and tastes should obviously be taken into account.

In terms of choice, don't worry, you'll have plenty of options, whether it's a fedora, trilby, or bowler hat, you'll be spoiled for choice!

Now that you know the exact shape of your face, it's up to you to choose your hat based on your preferences and, of course, based on which one will best enhance your features.

Small explanations, depending on the shape of the hats and your face shape: 

 Step 3: measure your head size to choose the right size 

You now know your face shape and which hat will enhance your features the most. But a hat that suits you is above all a well-fitted hat. It is therefore essential to take the right measurements to ensure you have the exact size.

For this:

1. Get a measuring tape to measure your head.
2. Place it around your head at the middle of your forehead and at the back of your skull. 
3. Then refer to the diagram below.
4. And there you have it, now you just have to choose your hat!

To make sure you don't make a mistake, we recommend reading our article: How to choose the right hat size.

Step 4: dress your outfit with the most beautiful accessory 

Now, all that's left is to enjoy and proudly wear your new headwear, which we hope was chosen thanks to our numerous tips. It's up to you to decide when and how to wear them, let your imagination and style speak!

You can find many accessory choices on our website as well as in our two Chapellerie Traclet shops.