How to choose a flattering hat

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Hats are nice and are often necessary to wear. But I’m sure few women really know how to choose a perfect hat to match their outfit. Though this is very important because a hat as well as any other accessory can make you look great or terrible.

There are a few things you need to do when you want to select the right hat.

Take your time

Actually few women like wearing hats in everyday life. As a result, when they really need to don one, they are up a stump. Don’t feel afraid. Choosing the style, color and shape that’s right for you and your outfit, isn’t difficult if you know how, but it takes time.

Think of a large department store that offers a good selection of hats. When you are there try on every single style. Look at yourself from every angle to make sure you look good from each side.

Opt for the right color

Hat color is significant as it can make you look sensational and knock several years off your age or do quite an opposite thing.

Don’t try to match the hat to your entire outfit. As long as the color complements one of the shades in the attire or your accessories, it will look beautifully.

What really matters is choosing a tone that suits your complexion. For example, an apple green hat will give pale skin a green tinge. Fuchsia tone will make you red in the face. Pastel colors including cream, lilac and dove grey look fantastic on younger women but are not flattering at all for ladies over 30.

Take into account your face shape

A flattering hat should complement the shape of your face. If your face is round, choose something with a broad brim or small, pull-on hat. A brim wider than the face will balance it. For a long face, opt for some kind of softness or movement such as feathers, or an adorned headband. Square-faced women need an asymmetric hat which will balance their jawline. In case you have a heart shaped face, feel free to choose among all styles.

Match the style of your outfit

Matching the style of your outfit is of utmost importance. If you want to wear a floaty summer dress, the best option will be a soft hat with drapery or ribbons. For a tailored dress or suit, choose a hat with structure and sharp, sleek lines such as a boater or trilby. You can even go shopping in your outfit or in something with a similar neckline to find a hat that looks perfectly.

Find a hat appropriate for the occasion

If you are invited to a wedding choose a nice fascinator or a little pill box with a veil. Such a hat will look just right to the occasion. But in case you want and should look extraordinary and unlike others, opt for a hat that is a real statement.

Wear your hat before the occasion

Treat your hat like a new pair of shoes. Wear it at home for some time just to ensure it fits well and you feel comfortable in it. Check for possible problems. If you think it can be blown off, sew a comb in the back which can attach to your hair or use hair grips.

Choose how you will position your hat

Though there’s no right or wrong way to wear a hat people consider it as more appropriate to push their hat right to the back of the head. This isn’t always the most flattering look. That is why you need to experiment before the big day. Place your hat on in front of the mirror then move it around until you get the most attractive look.

I hope with these tips you are armed to make a great choice and find the hat which looks terrific on you!