How to Wear a Hat. Hats are a must-have when it comes to summer accessories for fashion-conscious ladies. Not only are they a practical addition to your summer wardrobe (a hat will protect your face and neck from too much sun exposure) but they are also a great way to dress up or enhance even the most basic outfit. But a lot of us may feel a little daunted when we first become interested in wearing hats. What kind of hat should you wear anyway? How do you decide what hat matches with what?

What’s the best hat to wear to the beach? What hat works best for a day-time function? With this article, we hope to answer these questions and more!

What Kind of Hats Are There?

There are so many different kinds of hats out there. In fact, you may be surprised at a few you see here today!

There is so much more to choose from than just your basic floppy hat or Panama hat. There are fedora hats, beanie hats, trilby hats, top hats, winter hats, boater hats, cloche hats, cowboy hats… and so many more.

And hey, they do more than just cover up on a bad hair day (even though they are pretty great for that, too!). Hats can add class and elegance to nearly any outfit. They can be an amazing way to showcase your personality and express yourself. With the right hat, you can bring glamour and sophistication to your look. In the winter, they are a much-needed accessory to keep your head warm. (On that note, check out our Stylish Winter Hats for Women.

How to Choose the Right Hat

Everyone loves a good hat but what most women don’t realize is that not everyone can look good in the same hat. So here are the tips and tricks for choosing the right hat for yourself!

• Do look for the right fit. It’s always good to measure the circumference of your head so you know what hat size you need when you go shopping.
• Don’t choose hats which look disproportionate with your face shape. If you have a rectangular face, for instance, a tiny hat would be unsuitable. While if you have a very small face, a big hat would look out of place.
• Do keep your Personal Style in mind. This means that you have to remember the type of outfits that you wear and choose a hat which looks best with those outfits. Woven hats and baseball caps look great with jeans and t-shirts while a cocktail hat would look best when worn with a skirt.
• Don’t forget the venue and the event when choosing your hat. Different types of hats can be worn to weddings, concerts, dinners, and daily errands so while choosing your hat, make sure you keep the occasion in mind.
• Do consider the purpose of the hat. If you’re going to the beach, you will probably want a hat that protects you from the sun. Hence you’ll prefer to buy a hat which gives maximum protection rather than one which is the most stylish. So it’s important to have your hat preferences in order beforehand.
• Don’t try to match the color of your outfit with the color of your hat as there is absolutely no need to do so. Matching hats never look as good as contrasting ones so instead just look for a hat that goes with your skin tone and face’s shape.

Hat Etiquette

Did you know hat etiquette is a thing?