Hat Size Guidance:
Part of getting the perfect hat is finding the right hat size + getting the right fit. I have plenty of tips + tricks to help guide you through finding your perfect size.
-General Questions
- How to Measure Your Hat Size
-General Questions-
-What is the Average Hat Size for A Woman?-
-Hat sizes for women are fairly intuitive. However, the average woman's head size measures around 57cm, 7 1/4 or a Medium. If you are unsure of your hat size then we recommend starting here! If necessary we can easily adjust your hat by 2cm with our hat size adjustors, which can be located in the menu tab 'Hat Necessities.'
-If you already know that you have a slightly larger head than average, or if you wear any type of extension, we recommend starting with a 59cm, 7 3/8 or a Large, with the ability to adjust down if needed.
-For women who feel they have a slightly smaller head than normal, start with a 55cm, 6 7/8 or an XS/S. (You may even be lucky enough and save some $ with a kids sized hat!)
-Head sizes and shapes can vary. However, the average mans head size measures around 58cm, 7 3/8 or a Large. If you are unsure of your hat size then we recommend starting here! If necessary we can easily adjust your hat by 2cm with our hat size adjustors, which can be located in the menu tab 'Hat Necessities.'
-If you already know that you have a slightly larger head than average, I recommend starting with a 60cm, 7 1/2 or L/XL, with the ability to adjust down if needed.
-For men who feel they have a slightly smaller head than normal, start with a 56cm, 7 1/8 or S/M.
-How Are Fedora Hats Measured?-
Hats are measured by the inside circumference at the bottom of the hat's crown (the sweatband) + most often measured in centimeters. While hats may be sized according to their measurement, it is fairly common for women/men to choose hat sizes based on the average head size, (57 cm, or. 7 1/4 for women)(58 cm, or 7 3/8 for men) + then adjusting down to fit if necessary. Find our menu tab named 'Hat Necessities' for our hat size adjustors + more!
-How to measure your hat size-
There are two primary methods of measuring your hat size + are based on the style in which you wear a hat. You will need to take both methods of measurements (shown below) + then use the larger of the two measurements to determine your hat size. Once you've received your hat, you can decide how you would like to wear it + adjust your hat size accordingly.
+ TIP: If you don't have a textile measuring tape, use a string or piece of yarn to measure the distance around your head. After you have marked the yarn around your head, lay it out flat. on the ground or table + measure the straightened out piece of yarn with a measuring stick or regular measuring tape.
-Method #1- The Traditional Style-
This is the traditional style of wearing a hat. The front tip is low on the forehead, just above your eyebrows, causing the hat to sit nearly level with the ground.
-Method #2- The Halo Style-
This is the halo method of wearing a hat. The front of your hat is raised up + the hat sits on the back of your head, showing more of the underscore to your brim in a halo-like fashion.
-How to adjust your hat size-
Hat Necessities
-How to find the best hat for your face shape-
There are six basic face shapes: Long, Round, Square, Heart, Oval, & Diamond. To determine your face shape, I recommend focusing on these attributes of your face-
Consider where the widest part. of your face is. Is it across your cheekbones, your forehead or your jawline? Inspecting this measurement helps to point to a specific face shape easier than looking at your head as a whole.
+ The Jawline:
Take a good look at the shape of your jawline. This will put you into different categories depending on if you have a strong jawline or a softer, less noticeable one as well as the shape of your chin itself!