The Right Hat for Your Facial Shape
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· A hat goes on with the label at the back. · The front of the hat should come to your mid-forehead. · Either wear a brimmed hat straight, or on a slight angle. Look at the angle of the brim, and tilt the hat the same way for a very chic look. · Hat elastics go under your hair, not under your chin. · Square face? Try a hat with an asymmetrical brim, or tip your hat on an angle. · Narrow face? Fill out your face with a modest brim - don’t try anything too tall. · Wide face? Wear your hat back and off the face - choose a beret or hat with a flipped up brim. · Round face? Make sure the brim is large enough, but try slanting it to offset the roundness.
DETERMINING YOUR FACIAL SHAPE The easiest way to find your facial shape is to use your bathroom mirror. Pull your hair back from your face. Take some lipstick (or a dry erase marker - make sure that whatever you use is not permanent) and outline your face in the mirror. Now step back and stare at the shape you've outlined. It may take a moment, especially since most people don't have an exact replica of a face shape. However, you can pick the shape that most closely resembles your own. Be absolutely sure to clean your mirror when you're done! Top
THE SIX FACIAL SHAPES AND THE HATS THAT LOOK BEST ON THEM (Oval, Round, Square, Long, Triangular, Heart shaped) As you're starting to wear hats, you may want to pick a hat based on your face shape. However, many hats adapt to the face, depending on the tilt or position the hat is worn. As Frank Olive says, "It's not the shape of the woman's face that really decides, but the attitude of the hat." Please use the information below as a guide, not as a rule.
OVAL SHAPED FACE Celebrities with OVAL shaped faces: Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey, Cindy Crawford, Jewel, Heather Locklear, Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman, Julia Roberts, Courtney Cox Arquette, Elle MacPherson, Tyra Banks. You can wear most any hat shape, however, hats with large brims are the most flattering. If you're short or petite, you're best off finding narrow or proportioned brims.
ROUND SHAPED FACE Celebrities with ROUND shaped faces: Ingrid Bergman, Roseanne Barr, Fairuza Balk, Kate Winslet, Natalie Merchant, Drew Barrymore, Christina Ricci, Charlotte Church. Your face needs a more square-shaped crown with an assymetrical brim. This will add length to your face.
SQUARE SHAPED FACE Celebrities with SQUARE shaped faces: Kristin Scott Thomas, Holly Marie Combs, Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore, Isabella Rosellini, Helena Bonham Carter. Narrow your face with an assymetrical brim and a stunning crown. You'll want to set your hat at an angle to soften square edges.
LONG SHAPED FACE Celebrities with LONG shaped faces: Gwyneth Paltrow, Kirstie Alley, Janet Jackson, Gabrielle Reece, Niki Taylor, Stephanie Seymour. You will be happiest with a full brim. Look for trimming that lifts the eye upward, or a brim that is swept up on the sides or the back. Avoid tall, narrow shapes.
TRIANGULAR SHAPED FACE Celebrities with TRIANGULAR shaped faces: Sophia Loren, Katharine Hepburn, Linda Evangelista, Kathy Ireland. Emphasize your eyes and draw focus away from your strong jawline. Find a hat with a short, uneven brim and a lofty crown. You can also wear a rolled or upswept brim.
HEART SHAPED FACE Celebrities with HEART shaped faces: Linda Evangelista, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ashley Judd, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Claudia Schiffer, Emmanuaell Beart, Famke Janssen, Juliette Binoche, Lisa Kudrow, Lucy Lawless, Helena Christensen, Naomi Campbell. You'll want to draw attention upwards. Wear a small hat high on your head or something with eye-catching trimmings. Avoid large, heavy shapes.
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