ANYONE CAN WEAR A HAT – IT’S OFFICIAL
By Lesley Ann Warne, of The Hat Gallery, Ludlow.
How many times I have heard people say “I don’t suit hats” but honestly hats look fantastic. Fascinators do the business too but there is such a majestic feel about wearing a hat, you can’t beat it.
Anyone can wear a hat or a fascinator, you just need to follow the basic rules and be familiar with your face shape. Oval
• Almost any hat can be worn
• Wear them straight across the brow or straight across your hairline as fashion or mood demands
However, watch out that the crown is never narrower than your cheekbones. This is for all hat types
Round
• Avoid 'flower-pot' hats
• Brims should be worn on an angle, not straight
• Asymmetrical lines are very useful
The crown of the hat must not be narrower than your face unless it is balanced by the trim
Square
• Slant the brim of your hats, or simply tilt your hat
• Wear hats with asymmetrical shapes
Try wearing earrings when wearing hats
Triangular
• The same rules apply to triangular faces as oval faces. Almost any hat can be worn
• Wear them straight across the brow or straight across your hairline as fashion or mood demands
However, watch out that the crown is never narrower than your cheekbones. This is for all hat types
Oblong
• Avoid narrow and tall hats
• Brims can be worn, do experiment
Balance your shoulders and the rest of your body
Wearing Glasses
• try wearing your hat with the brim turned up, as it is more flattering
• Brims that swoop up on one side and asymmetrical shapes are more flattering
Avoid 'flower-pot' hats
Prominent nose/ears etc
• Hats should have a forward movement
• Brims and peaks can be worn as well as front trimmings
Draw attention to the hat and away from the nose or the ears or the other little things you prefer not to highlight
Information sourced from The Hat magazine |