How to Guide to Find the Perfect Hat for your Face Shape
Have you ever struggled to find the perfect hat, feeling awkward as you try on countless styles that just don’t feel right? Choosing the ideal women’s sun hat doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Much like selecting the right pair of glasses, the key to finding your perfect fit lies in understanding your face shape. The right sun hat not only enhances your outfit but also provides essential UV protection, shielding you from harmful sun exposure whether you’re on a summer holiday or a weekend city break.
Find your face shape
Not sure which face shape you have? Pull your hair back, look straight into a mirror and compare the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw with the length of your face.
| Face shape | How to recognise it | Most flattering hats | Better to avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round face | About as wide as long, soft curves, rounded chin | High crown, shorter or slanted brim: fedora, trilby, cowboy | Round, floppy hats that repeat your face shape |
| Oval face | Slightly longer than wide, balanced proportions | Almost every style: fedora, capeline, bucket hat | Hats that sit low over your eyebrows |
| Oblong face | Longer than wide, straight cheek lines, round chin | Wide brim and lower crown: wide-brimmed fedora, capeline | Tall crowns and narrow brims |
| Diamond face | Widest at the cheekbones, narrow forehead and chin | Structured fedora with pinched crown and moderate brim | Very narrow brims |
| Square face | Strong jawline, wide forehead and cheekbones | Soft, round lines: capeline, cloche, floppy brim | Sharp, angular shapes |
Best sun hats for a round face
If you have a round face, your face is about as wide as it is long, with soft curves and a rounded chin. When searching for the best sun hat for a round face, the goal is to add asymmetry and length to balance your features.
Styling tip: Avoid circular, floppy styles that mimic your face shape. Instead, look for angular hats with varying crown heights or slanted brims.
Our recommendations: If you want the most flattering sun hats for round faces, the secret is choosing styles with a high crown and a shorter brim (like a trilby or bucket shape) to create beautiful, balancing angles. Top styles women with a round face love include the Gilly, Cabana Fedora, Palmera Cowboy and Harley Trilby. We also highly recommend the Stevie and the elegant Roxy to effortlessly complement your natural features.
Our pick for round faces
€94.99
A western-inspired shape with a high, pinched crown and curved brim that adds length and angles to a round face.
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Best sun hats for an oval face
The oval face shape is defined by these features:
- Face is slightly longer than it is wide
- Forehead a little wider than the chin
- Softly rounded jawline
Good news: an oval face is the most versatile face shape for hats. Almost every style suits you, so you can choose purely on style and occasion.
Styling tip: Avoid hats that sit so low that they cover your eyebrows. You would hide the balanced proportions that make almost every style work for you.
Our recommendations: Make the most of your versatility: from a classic fedora such as the Serenity or Gerry to a relaxed capeline like the Faye. Looking for maximum shade on the beach? Choose one of our wide brim sun hats.
Our pick for oval faces
€74.99
A timeless fedora with a medium brim: elegant in the city and on holiday, and flattering on almost every face.
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Best sun hats for an oblong face
The oblong face shape tends to be defined by these features:
- Face is longer than it is wide
- The lines from temple to jaw are fairly straight due to less angular cheekbones
- A round chin
For those lucky enough to have an oblong face, we suggest hats with a flared brim (often called wide brim sun hats) to add width and balance the natural length of your face.
Styling tip: Avoid tall crowns that add even more height. Choose a lower crown with a wide brim.
Our recommendations: Opt for elegant wide-brimmed fedoras and styles where the brim cuts across the forehead to visually shorten the face. We highly suggest the Carla Fedora, Fiona Fedora, Oscar and Vineyard Fedora. Discover all our wide brim sun hats.
Our pick for oblong faces
€79.99
A wide-brimmed fedora with a chic bow detail. Made of our own Flexibraid®, so it folds flat in your suitcase and keeps its shape.
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Best sun hats for a diamond face
The diamond (or triangle) face shape is typically defined by these characteristics:
- Cheekbones are the widest point of the face
- A highly angular face
- Narrow forehead and tapered chin
For those with a diamond-shaped face, we suggest hats that feature a defined, structured silhouette, a moderate brim and pinched crown details.
Styling tip: Avoid very narrow brims, which make the cheekbones look even wider.
Our recommendations: This face shape is perfect for our Contour Fedora: its sleek, minimalist design and pinched crown complement angular features, and it folds flat in your bag for easy travel. For a softer, feminine look, we also suggest the Gilly, the Caroline and the Bella. For a more unisex look, the Pana-Mate Fedora and the Riviera are excellent choices.
Our pick for diamond faces
€74.99
A structured fedora with a pinched crown and moderate brim that softens angular cheekbones.
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Best sun hats for a square face
The square face shape tends to be defined by these features:
- Face has a strong jawline
- Wide forehead
- Wide cheekbones
For those with a squarer face, the best sun hats are those with gentle, rounder lines. Hats with softer silhouettes and floppy brims are the perfect complement to soften a strong jawline.
Styling tip: Avoid sharp, angular shapes that emphasise the jawline even more.
Our recommendations: For a feminine look, we suggest the Raffia Cloche, Mia Raffia Capeline, Scrunchie and the Gatsby. In fact, all of our elegant capeline styles are perfect for square faces. Looking for the ultimate summery beach look? Choose a wide capeline such as the Monroe.
Our pick for square faces
€109.99
A generous raffia capeline with soft, flowing lines that balance a strong jawline. Pure summer elegance.
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Find your perfect sun hat
Finding the perfect match for your face shape is just the first step in discovering the best sun hats for women. Our collection offers something for everyone, with UPF50+ certified UV protection and adjustable sizing for a flawless fit. Planning a getaway? Discover our packable, travel-friendly sun hats that fold flat in your suitcase.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find out my face shape?
Pull your hair back and look straight into a mirror. Compare the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw with the length of your face, and match what you see with the table above.
Which sun hat suits every face shape?
A fedora with a medium brim suits most face shapes. It adds structure without dominating your features.
What size sun hat do I need?
Measure around your head about 1 cm above your ears and across the middle of your forehead. Most of our women’s hats are size M/L (57–58 cm) and adjustable. See our size guide.
Do all your women’s sun hats have UV protection?
Yes. All our women’s sun hats are certified UPF50+ and block at least 97.5% of UV radiation. A wider brim gives extra shade on your face and neck.
