KNOW THE RULES: how to choose the right hat for you

you have a square-shaped face if...

- your face is as wide as it is long
with more angular shape than round

the right hat for you? we suggest...

- a soft, prominent round crown with
large brim to soften the jaw line

Rules for good hat-making decisions:

#1: COUTURE FOR THE MASSES: stop shopping at stores that buy and sell mass-produced hats
- the price might be right but the fit probably is not;
- manufacturers cannot customize a shape and size for you, but we can. in any price range;
- we can work with any budget in an effort to get a great hat on your head. couture for the masses!

#2: KNOW THYSELF: learn more about what shapes work best for you

generally speaking: the crown of the hat should be at least the same width as your face. full-figured? choose larger hats that will suit your proportions. petite? again, stay in proportion with a smaller crown and a brim doesn't overpower you or your look. tall people can wear all types of hats, including those with very tall crowns or wide brims.

#3: KNOW HOW TO MEASURE. FAR LESS INTIMATE THAN A BRA-FITTING AND PROBABLY EQUALLY UNKNOWN.
to measure your head in inches: place a soft tape measure across the center of your forehead (about an inch above your eyebrows), wrapping the tape around your head. keep the tape parallel to the floor. think about how you want the hat to feel on your head and do not pull too tight or make the tape too loose.

ARE YOU ABOVE AVERAGE?
In the United State, the common hat size for women is about 22 1/2 inches (this equates to about a 7 1/4" men's).