Hat Sizing (2024)

WHAT HAT SUITS MY FACE SHAPE?

At Lock & Co., finding the perfect hat for you means finding the perfect fit. Face shapes can be - oval, round, square or heart-shaped. Here at Lock & Co., we have put together some recommendations of hat styles for the various face shapes. But remember this is just a guide, and if there is a hat you love, chances are it will suit you. Confidence is the most important guide when choosing and wearing a hat.

WHAT HAT SUITS MY FACE SHAPE?

At Lock & Co., finding the perfect hat for you means finding the perfect fit. Face shapes can be - oval, round, square or heart-shaped. Here at Lock & Co., we have put together some recommendations of hat styles for the various face shapes. But remember this is just a guide, and if there is a hat you love, chances are it will suit you. Confidence is the most important guide when choosing and wearing a hat.

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Hats for Long Faces

Ideal hats for long faces balance proportions and add width to the face. Wide-brimmed hats, such as sun hats or Panama hats, create this balance.

SHOP HATS FOR LONG FACES

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Hats for Round Faces

Hats for round face shapes will generally include wide-brimmed hats like a fedora, wide-brim trilby, or a fuller shaped cap, like our Sandwich and Muirfield caps, to add definition and elongate your silhouette.

HATS FOR ROUND FACES

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Hats for Square Faces

Wear hats with rounded or curved edges to soften strong angles and create flattering, soft shapes.

HATS FOR SQUARE FACES

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Hats for Heart-shaped Faces

Heart-shaped faces typically look stunning in hats with medium brims. Most hat styles work well, so experiment.

HATS FOR HEART-SHAPED FACES

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Hats for Slimmer Frames

The narrower-brimmed hats are ideal for a slimmer frame.

SHOP HATS FOR SLIMMER FRAMES

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Hats for Tall People

In general, if you are tall, you should not wear small hats and vice versa. This is true to some extent, but the most important aspect is the confidence your hat gives you.

SHOP HATS FOR TALL PEOPLE

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FAQs

How do you determine hat size? ›

To get your size, measure comfortably around your head where your cap will sit, with a tape measure. Take that number in inches, divide by 3.14 (pi) and round up to the nearest eighth. This is your cap size. See the chart for size conversions.

Is a size 7 hat a medium? ›

So a S/M hat would fit heads with measurements of 21 inches to 22 1/2 inches, or hat sizes 6 3/4 to 7 1/8. A L/XL (Large through Extra Large) hat would fit measurements just over 22 1/2 up to 24 inches, or hat size 7 1/4 to 7 5/8. If a hat does not list sizes, it is a 'one-size-fits-most' hat.

What is the average man's hat size? ›

Keep in mind that head shapes and sizes differ among hat lovers. However, the hat size that men most commonly wear is 7 ⅜. Meanwhile, the average cap size for women is 7 ¼.

What is the normal head size for adults? ›

According to Wikipedia, one study in the United States shows, the average adult head circumference to be 55cm (21 3⁄4 ) in females and 57cm (22 1⁄2 in) in males. Another study conducted in UK shows a slightly different result: with the average female head size being 55.2 cm and the average male head size being 57.2 cm.

How to calculate head size? ›

To measure the size of your head take a measuring tape and place it around the circumference of your head, slightly above the ears. Remember if your measurement falls between two sizes, always go up.

What is the most popular fitted hat size? ›

What are the most common hat sizes? Typically, adult hats will fall between 6 and ¾ on the small end, and 7 and ⅝ on the larger end. These sizes correspond to specific measurements of the circumference of your head, and depending on where you live, those measurements could be in either inches or centimeters.

What size is one size fits most? ›

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In women's clothing, a flexible or open garment can be labeled as one size fits all; however, the size is typically a medium size (able to expand), rather than actually fitting petite or extra-large (XL) sizes.

What size hat for a 23 inch head? ›

For example, let's say your head measures 23 inches, which is approximately 58 centimeters. According to the hat size chart, we can see that the right hat size for you is large and the fitted size is 7 1/4 to 7 3/8.

What hat size is 23 inches? ›

For example, let's say your head measures 23 inches, which is approximately 58 centimeters. According to the hat size chart, we can see that the right hat size for you is large and the fitted size is 7 1/4 to 7 3/8.

What does OS mean in cap size chart? ›

Fit Tips. If you're on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit. OS = One Size.

How do they decide who gets the 22 hat? ›

Usually, it's random. Fans in the audience (usually dancing on the floor) are hand plucked by Swift's team. In other cases, Swifties have been picked because they went viral demonstrating their fandom to the superstar or they have incredibly inspiring stories.

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