How to choose a winter hat according to your face shape?
In past centuries, a headdress, in addition to protection from weather conditions and a decorative function, was one of the important markers of social status. Today, it has become simply an element of clothing - a practical, stylish, beautiful and very popular accessory. Some wear it, guided only by the weather, others - instinctively following the trend set by representatives of show business.
And yet, the original role of headwear - protection from precipitation, cold and rain, has remained unchanged. There are at least three important reasons why it is worth wearing a hat in the cold: to preserve health, to preserve the beauty of hair, to create a stylish image. The modern range of models allows many, even in severe frost, to combine useful with pleasant - to feel warmth, comfort and look stylish. The main thing is not to miss the choice.
This article is for those who are just about to buy a winter hat or have already faced the problem of choosing one, when on the mannequin it "looks 100%!", but on you - not at all. We will tell you how not to freeze your ears in winter and look beautiful, choosing a headdress according to the shape of your face. This applies to everyone: both "boys" and "girls"
- How to determine the shape of the face?
- Winter hat for a round face.
- Winter hat for an oval face.
- Winter hat for a square face.
- Winter hat for a triangular face.
- Winter hat for a pear-shaped face.
- Winter hat for a diamond-shaped face.
- Winter hat for a rectangular face.
1. How to determine the shape of the face?
We reveal the main secret of choosing a winter (and any other) hat - the selection of headwear is directly related to the geometry of the face. And if you have been refusing hats for a long time, believing that they do not suit you - you were simply wrong. You did not know which model is ideal for your face shape. And here everything is very simple.
Anatomically, there are 7 basic face shapes: oval, round, rectangular, square, triangular, pear-shaped and diamond-shaped. If you find it difficult to visually determine your "geometry", then arm yourself with a flexible tailor's ruler and a pencil with a sheet of paper. Take four measurements in front of the mirror and determine the shape.
- Measure the length of your face - this is the distance from the tip of your chin to the top of your forehead (to your hairline).
- Measure the width of your face - this is the distance between your cheekbones: from the most prominent part of the bone on one side to the other. Hint - you can use the points on your cheekbones, under the outer corners of your eyes.
- Measure the width of your forehead - this is the distance from the point above the arch of one eyebrow to the point above the arch of the other eyebrow. Measure along the center line, which is exactly halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline.
- Measure the length of the chin line - this is the distance from the tip of the chin to the corner of the jaw, multiplied by 2.
Compare the obtained measurements with the following data.
1. You have an oval face type if:
- the length of the face is 1.5 times its width;
- the width of the forehead = the length of the chin;
- the hairline and all corners are rounded.
2. You have a round face type if:
- face length = face width;
- chin has a rounded shape;
- hairline has an arched shape.
3. You have a rectangular face type if:
- the length of the face is significantly greater than the width of the face;
- width of forehead = length of chin.
4. You have a square face type if:
- length of face = width of face;
- width of forehead = length of chin.
5. You have a triangular face type if:
- wide forehead;
- pronounced, but slightly smaller forehead width, cheekbones;
- a sharp chin;
- an arched hairline.
6. You have a pear-shaped face if:
- the length of your chin is greater than the width of your forehead;
- the length of the face can be any.
7. You have a diamond-shaped face if:
- the width of the face is noticeably greater than the width of the forehead and the length of the chin;
- the length of the face can be any.
If you have decided on the shape, it's time to go shopping and buy a winter hat. Moreover, there are no problems with the choice - the assortment is updated every season and amazes the imagination. At the same time, the general recommendations that should be followed when choosing a headdress have remained virtually unchanged.
2. Winter hat for a round face.
When choosing a hat, lucky owners of a round face should visually stretch it.
YES!
Pay attention to any model that visually stretches the silhouette and balances the proportions. These can be hats and caps, voluminous knitted models, with visors, with earflaps, caps, berets, fedoras with a high asymmetrical crown and the like. It is better to put them on asymmetrically. And in no case pull them low on the forehead.
NO!
Don't choose: small-sized, too tight and covering the forehead hats, including incense, hats without brims, pillbox hats and bowler hats.
3. Winter hat for an oval face.
Oval-shaped faces are the luckiest of all. An oval face is considered ideal. It is important to avoid any headwear that makes the face look too long.
YES!
You can afford almost everything - from the current balaclavas and bonnets to earflaps, low hats and caps with short visors, from berets, which are again at the peak of popularity, to classic hats. It is better to cover the forehead. Pay attention to asymmetrical models.
NO!
Don't choose hats that are too high with large pompoms.
4. Winter hat for a square face.
Those with a square face shape need to soften its features, distract attention from the massive chin, that is, choose a hat that would slightly elongate the face.
YES!
It is important not to cover the forehead too much. You can afford hats and caps with large decor, creative models with braids and hanging pompoms, scarves, berets, caps with a short visor, beanies with a round silhouette, ushankas with lowered earflaps. Stocking caps, shifted back and revealing the forehead, are great.
NO!
Any headdress with a deep fit on the forehead.
5. Winter hat for a triangular face.
For those with a triangular face shape, it is important to cover the forehead and create an accent on the cheekbones.
YES!
Warm Panama hats, hats with small brims, fur caps, berets on the side or on the forehead, earflaps with the earflaps down, and asymmetrical headwear are perfect.
NO!
The list of contraindications includes everything that adds unnecessary volume to the top. This often applies to tall hats and long caps with large knits.
6. Winter hat for a pear-shaped face.
For those with a triangular shape, it is important to visually widen the forehead and reduce the massive chin.
YES!
You can afford felt hats with straight (like fedoras) or slightly raised (like derbies) brims. If you choose a fedora, homburg or derby, make sure that their crowns are wider than the chin line. Pay attention to the bonnet, snoods and chunky knit winter hats.
NO!
You shouldn't choose knitted hats that are set like a cock.
7. Winter hat for a diamond-shaped face.
For those with a diamond-shaped face, it is necessary to add volume at the top of the head. A headdress with a width exceeding the distance between the cheekbones will look ideal.
YES!
Volume hats, knitted beanies, tall fur models, models made of thick yarn, hats with straight brims if worn to the side and caps of all kinds are perfect.
NO!
The list of contraindications for models with a width equal to the width of the cheekbones, for example, any scarves and tight hats.
8. Winter hat for a rectangular face.
For those with a rectangular face, the task is partly the same as in the case of a square face - to level out the angularity and reduce the length of the face.
YES!
Pay attention to any model that allows you to hide a high forehead. These can be: peaked caps and wide-brimmed hats, large knit models pulled down to the eyebrows, earflaps tied up and headwear with a voluminous lapel.
NO!
Any model that exposes the forehead is prohibited.
Of course, it is important to understand everything, to understand and follow the rules of style, but no one has ever forbidden experimenting, turning a blind eye to the canons. Be an individual in a sea of trends and always remain yourself! Ultimately, this is the main thing in the image.
