Discovering the Best Hat for Your Face Shape
At Vivien Sheriff, we believe that choosing the right hat or headpiece is an art form, influenced by your unique face shape, hair colour, and the outfit you choose to wear. While there are no strict rules to selecting a hat, understanding the nuances of your personal style can elevate your style, feel, and confidence when wearing one of our designer hats.
Understanding Your Face Shape
Every woman can find her perfect hat by first understanding her face shape. Whether your face is round, oval, square, or heart-shaped, there is a hat style that will highlight your best features. Our experts at Vivien Sheriff are dedicated to helping you find a headpiece that not only fits comfortably but also complements your facial structure beautifully.
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Matching Hats with Hair Colour and Length
Your hair colour and length play pivotal roles in selecting the right headpiece. A hat should enhance your overall look without overwhelming your natural hair texture and colour. We offer bespoke advice on which colours and hat shapes harmonise best with your current hairstyle.
Top Tips for Wearing Women's Hats with Elegance
Below, our stylists and designers share essential tips to guide you in choosing a hat that not only fits well but also aligns with the latest fashion trends, ensuring you look effortlessly chic for every occasion.
Choosing the Perfect Hat for an Oval Face Shape
If you have an oval face shape, consider yourself fortunate! Your well-balanced features make you a perfect candidate for almost any hat style. At Vivien Sheriff, we recommend selecting hats that enhance this natural symmetry.
Ideal Hat Styles for Oval Faces
Hats that sit gracefully along the forehead or hairline are particularly flattering for oval faces, as they highlight your facial contours without overpowering them. Additionally, consider hats with a bit of width at the sides; these add a charming dimension to your look while maintaining an elegant balance.
By experimenting with various designs, you can showcase your versatility in fashion and truly make each piece your own. Whether attending Royal Ascot, or attending a high-profile event, a well-chosen hat can significantly enhance your outfit, ensuring you stand out with sophistication.
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Best Hats for Square Face Shapes
Individuals with square face shapes often have a distinct look characterized by a broad forehead, wide cheekbones, and a pronounced jawline. These features are beautifully striking and should be accentuated with the right headwear.
Flattering Styles for Prominent Jawlines
To complement your strong facial features, Vivien Sheriff recommends hats with dramatic asymmetric details that draw the eye upward, softening the angularity of your face while highlighting your jawline. These styles not only balance your features but also add a touch of elegance to your overall appearance.
Consider hats that create soft curves around the face, such as those with rounded edges or flowing designs. These choices can provide a stunning contrast to the natural angles of a square face, ensuring that you feel both confident and stylish at any event.
Ideal Hats for Heart-Shaped Faces
Heart-shaped faces are charmingly unique, characterised by a broader forehead and temples that elegantly taper towards a delicate chin. This distinctive contour allows for a wide variety of flattering hat styles.
Accentuating Heart-Shaped Features with Hats
For women with heart-shaped faces, the placement and style of your hat can dramatically enhance your facial features. Opting for a headpiece that sits just at the hairline helps balance the proportions of a higher forehead, avoiding the illusion of additional height.
Additionally, incorporating an asymmetric detail on one side of the hat can draw attention while adding a stylish flair. This design element not only complements the natural lines of your face but also introduces a dynamic aspect to your overall look.
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Selecting Hats for Triangular Face Shapes
If you're blessed with a triangular face shape, your striking jawline is often the most prominent feature, tapering elegantly to narrower cheekbones and temples. This distinct shape provides a unique canvas for showcasing stylish hats.
Flattering Hat Styles for a Triangular Face
For those with triangular faces, choosing a broad hat or headpiece can be incredibly flattering. These wider styles help balance the facial structure by drawing the eye upward and subtly diverting attention from the width of the jawline.
Select hats with wide brims or large, decorative elements that add volume at the top. These styles not only complement your facial features but also enhance your overall appearance, making any ensemble stand out beautifully.
Choosing Hats for Rectangular Face Shapes
Rectangular face shapes are often recognized for their striking appearance, marked by a distinct jawline and forehead. The key to accentuating this face shape is to soften these sharp angles without adding height to the face.
Perfect Hat Styles for a Rectangular Face
While most hat styles can suit the versatile rectangular face shape, opting for designs that introduce some width at the sides can be particularly flattering. These styles help to balance the facial proportions by visually broadening the sides of the face, thus creating a more harmonious look.
Consider hats with wide brims, soft curves, or embellishments that add width. These elements can effectively soften the angular nature of your face while enhancing your overall style.
How to Wear and Care for Your Vivien Sheriff Hat
To fully enjoy the elegance and design of your Vivien Sheriff hat or headpiece, it's crucial to wear it correctly:
Proper Placement: Ensure that any comb attachments are pushed forward into your hair to secure the piece properly. Our designs are generally meant to be worn with the embellishment on the right side. For a striking look, don’t hesitate to position your hat forward on your head, allowing for maximum dramatic effect.
Caring for Your Hat: Each Vivien Sheriff creation is a handcrafted work of art, made by skilled artisans who pay meticulous attention to detail. To preserve the beauty and integrity of your hat:
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- Avoid picking up or carrying the hat by the brim or trims.
- Avoid wearing your hat in the rain, as moisture can damage the delicate materials.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your Vivien Sheriff hat remains a stunning part of your wardrobe for years to come.
