The importance of face shape
Anyone can wear a hat or a fascinator, you just need to follow the basic rules and be familiar with your face shape.
FACE SHAPE | HAT ADVICE |
| 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
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| 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
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| Square | - Slant the brim of your hats, or simply tilt your hat
- Wear hats with asymmetrical shapes
- Try wearing earrings when wearing hats
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| 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
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| Oblong | - Avoid narrow and tall hats
- Brims can be worn, do experiment
- Balance your shoulders and the rest of your body
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If you wear 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
For any further information or advice, please contact Clara through the 'contact' page who will be able to help.