Hat size guide
Quick Tips - Size guides for your headwear
The fit of a hat is a matter of personal preference. You want your hat to fit you and how you want to wear it. A tighter fit is suitable for active individuals, think of a festival or a day at the beach. A looser fit is preferable for more comfortable and prolonged wear (4 hours and more) and sits lower on the head.
The shape and style of a hat can vary the size and fit, we always recommend reading the size and fit guide on the product page of the hat you want to ensure you have chosen the right size.
A hat reducer is an excellent addition if you're unsure about the size. It can be used to adjust the size and fit of your new Traclet hat as well as other brands (and add comfort at the same time).
Each piece from Chapellerie Traclet is carefully designed, so the shape and silhouette vary slightly in how it fits.
Use our size guide as well as the "size and fit" section of the hat of your choice to find the ideal size.
How to find your hat size?
We offer some simple tips to help you find the ideal hat size for YOU. To measure your head accurately, you will need a fabric tape measure. We also recommend getting help from another person for more precision.
Hats from Chapellerie Traclet are measured in different ways. We therefore recommend using a metric ruler and measuring your head in centimeters and checking with the correspondence chart.
How to find your size?
How do you want to wear your hat? Choose from the options below and follow the instructions for your preferred option to measure your head.
Be sure to follow the instructions for your preferred option. There are significant differences between them.
Option 1: Traditional
This is the "traditional" style of wearing a hat. Choose this option if this is how you will wear your hat.
1. Place your fabric measuring tape around your head, above your occipital bone (the farthest part at the back of your head).
2. Bring the measurement around the front of your head. Place it about 5 mm above your ears and position it in the center of your forehead, or just above your eyebrows (depending on where you want your hat to sit). Make sure the tape is well positioned, this is how the hat will sit on your head.
3. Check the size indicated on your measuring tape. If you don't have the same size, we recommend going up to the next size and adding a hat filler to your order to adjust the hat to your head.
Option 2: "Halo" style
This is the "halo" style of wearing a hat. Choose this option if this is how you will wear your hat.
1. Place your fabric measuring tape around your head, above your occipital bone (the farthest part at the back of your head).
2. Bring the tape measure towards the front of your head. About 5 mm above your ears, position it at the top of your forehead (beginning of the hairline). Make sure the tape is well placed, as this is how the hat will sit on your head.
3. Check the size indicated on your measuring tape. If you don't have the same size, we recommend going up to the next size and adding a filler product to your order to adjust the hat to your head.
Option 3: For children
This is the measurement method for children. Choose this option if you want to know if our size fits your child.
1. Place your fabric measuring tape around your head, above the occipital bone (the farthest part at the back of your head). This is how we recommend children wear the hat for more comfort and to keep it on their noggin during windy beach days.
2. Bring the measurement towards the front of your head. About 5 mm above your ears and position it in the center of your forehead, or just above your eyebrows (depending on where you want your hat to be placed). Make sure the tape is well positioned, this is how the hat will sit on your head.
3. Check the size indicated on your measuring tape. If your meter measures less than 45 cm, we recommend our mini size for children (45 cm). If your meter measures between 45 and 53 cm, we recommend our child size (53 cm) and a hat reducer to adjust the hat to your size. We do not recommend children's hats for those with a head measuring more than 53 cm.