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Hat Fitting Guide
How To Measure Your Head Size
Nicola's custom made hats are made to measure, fitting all shapes and size of heads. When you visit the studio, your head size will be accurately measured.
As a guide, take a tape measure around the widest part of your head; from the forehead around the widest part of your head and back to meet the forehead. Don't pull too tight on the tape or your hat will be too tight. It is useful to insert your pinky under the tape to allow for a little room when measuring, then refer to the chart below for your head size.
Small Fit 53-55cm 21"-21.5"
Standard Fit 56-57cm 22"-22.5"
Large Fit 58-59.5cm 23"-23.5"
Pieces stated as having a universal fitting will fit all head sizes. Often the piece will have a wire claw/construction that will be hair coloured that will fit to your head like a hair band. The piece may also have an elastic band that sits at the back of your head underneath your hair to secure the piece in place. Alternatively the piece may be positioned on a hairband that will be a universal head size.
Understand Your Face Shape
Below is a general guide to which face shape certain styles of hat will suit. Use the guide to help you work out your face shape.
Nicola's custom made hats are made to measure, fitting all shapes and size of heads. When you visit the studio, your head size will be accurately measured.
As a guide, take a tape measure around the widest part of your head; from the forehead around the widest part of your head and back to meet the forehead. Don't pull too tight on the tape or your hat will be too tight. It is useful to insert your pinky under the tape to allow for a little room when measuring, then refer to the chart below for your head size.
Small Fit 53-55cm 21"-21.5"
Standard Fit 56-57cm 22"-22.5"
Large Fit 58-59.5cm 23"-23.5"
Pieces stated as having a universal fitting will fit all head sizes. Often the piece will have a wire claw/construction that will be hair coloured that will fit to your head like a hair band. The piece may also have an elastic band that sits at the back of your head underneath your hair to secure the piece in place. Alternatively the piece may be positioned on a hairband that will be a universal head size.
Understand Your Face Shape
Below is a general guide to which face shape certain styles of hat will suit. Use the guide to help you work out your face shape.
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Look At Your Face In The Mirror And Assess:
1. How wide is the widest point of your forehead in comparison with your jawline? 2. How prominent are your cheekbones compared to your jawline and forehead? 3. Is the widest point of your jawline wider than your forehead? 4. How long is your face? Which Style? Select your face shape below for more detailed information on which style of hat will compliment your face shape. |
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Oval
The length of your face is equal to one and a half times the width of your face. Slightly wider at the mid-points of the sides (cheekbone area, right below eye level). Your jawline is softly rounded, not too narrow yet not too wide. Your jawline is slightly narrower than the width at your temples.
HATS
Most styles. Large brimmed hats; either floppy or straight, equal to or narrower than your shoulder width.
The length of your face is equal to one and a half times the width of your face. Slightly wider at the mid-points of the sides (cheekbone area, right below eye level). Your jawline is softly rounded, not too narrow yet not too wide. Your jawline is slightly narrower than the width at your temples.
HATS
Most styles. Large brimmed hats; either floppy or straight, equal to or narrower than your shoulder width.
Round
Your face shape is almost as wide as it is long. Shorter than oval with a rounded jawline.
HATS
Irregular brims (to create an angle) and prominent crowns. Designs with vertical features such as feathers In order to elongate your face.
Your face shape is almost as wide as it is long. Shorter than oval with a rounded jawline.
HATS
Irregular brims (to create an angle) and prominent crowns. Designs with vertical features such as feathers In order to elongate your face.
Rectangle
Your hairline is of approximately the same measurement as your jawline. Your face shape appears strong and angular. If your face appears long, it is probably classed as rectangle.
HATS
Hats with full brims and uplifted brims. Avoid high crowns and small brims that make your face look longer.
Your hairline is of approximately the same measurement as your jawline. Your face shape appears strong and angular. If your face appears long, it is probably classed as rectangle.
HATS
Hats with full brims and uplifted brims. Avoid high crowns and small brims that make your face look longer.
Square
Your forehead is of approximately the same measurement as your jawline. Your face shape appears strong and angular.
HATS
An irregular brim with/or a prominent crown will make your face appear longer. Wear your hat at an angle to soften your face.
Your forehead is of approximately the same measurement as your jawline. Your face shape appears strong and angular.
HATS
An irregular brim with/or a prominent crown will make your face appear longer. Wear your hat at an angle to soften your face.
Heart
You’re wider at the temples and forehead and narrower at the chin.
HATS
Hats with a prominent crown to make your forehead appear narrower. Medium brim to prevent your chin looking narrower.
TIP: Wear your hat on an angle.
You’re wider at the temples and forehead and narrower at the chin.
HATS
Hats with a prominent crown to make your forehead appear narrower. Medium brim to prevent your chin looking narrower.
TIP: Wear your hat on an angle.
Diamond
You’re widest at the cheekbones with a narrow forehead and equally narrow jawline.
HATS
Hats with medium brims to avoid making your forehead or chin narrower. Hats with side detail to help visually widen your forehead.
I hope this helps but of course the best way to find out what suits you is to come & visit!
I look forward to meeting you soon, Nicola
You’re widest at the cheekbones with a narrow forehead and equally narrow jawline.
HATS
Hats with medium brims to avoid making your forehead or chin narrower. Hats with side detail to help visually widen your forehead.
I hope this helps but of course the best way to find out what suits you is to come & visit!
I look forward to meeting you soon, Nicola