Choosing the right hat for you!

By 16 March, 2016Bridal

Want to wear a hat for a wedding or special occasion but overwhelmed by choice? There are so many different shapes and styles of hats around picking one can be a little scary. Follow our easy steps on how to choose a hat that compliments your face and your outfit to leave you feeling comfortable, confident and hatastic!

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Hats by Jane Taylor

Your own shape and size can dictate the shape and size of your hat.

  •  If you are taller you should avoid tall hats and go for a hat with a wider brim, a brim wider than your face will balance it out.
  •  If you are smaller avoid big hats which can be overpowering and go for a hat with a smaller structure like a fascinator.
  •  If you are more curvaceous avoid small hats as they can make you appear bigger, opting for a larger hat will keep everything in proportion and can even slim you down…result!
  •  If you have a longer face try a hat which has movement and softens your face, something with feathers or jewels can help with this.
  •  If you have a square face try an asymmetrical hat or one that doesn’t cover your eyes, this way you can emphasise your eyes by drawing attention away from the jawline.
  • If you have a heart shaped face you are lucky as can you can wear any style…take your pick!
  • If you wear glasses choosing a hat with an up turned brim can really frame the face.

 

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Hats by Joanne Edwards

Choose the right colour for your hat and it could take years off you! It is essential to choose a colour that compliments your skin tone and not only your outfit.

  •  The colour of your hat will reflect onto your face so be careful with greens and blues if you are fair.
  •  Red/bright pink hats can also reflect onto the face, this can be great for a dull or olive complexions but do stay clear of these colours if you have a pink undertone or are prone flushing on cheeks!
  •  Green hats can give pale skin a greeny tinge so avoid wearing this colour unless you want to look unwell but they do look great on darker complexions.
  •  Light greys, creams and lilacs are wonderful on youthful skin but tend to wash out ladies over their 40s.

 

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Hats by Awon Golding

You will need to adapt your make up to your hat, make-up should compliment the hat and not overpower it.

    • Try a stronger eye shadow than you would normally go for in similar shades to your hat while keeping your lips neutral.
    • Even If you don’t like wearing eye shadow you will need to define the eyes little bit as they can get lost when wearing a hat, try popping on a pair of fluttery eyelashes as a simple way around this.
    • If your hat has a low brim don’t bother with over complicating your eye make­up, just apply a little eyeliner and lots of mascara as your eyes won’t really be visible. Instead enhance your lips and go for a bold lipstick.

 

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Hats by Phillip Treacey

It can be rare we get to wear a hat for a wedding or special occasion so most importantly have fun with it!