What kind of headdress for an oval face? How to choose the right fur and mink hat

2014-10-03 Maria Novikova

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When choosing an autumn-winter headdress, the decisive role is not the color or style. The hat should match the proportions of the face.

How to determine your face shape

Exist . The most accurate way is to use a measuring tape. Arm yourself with it and paper and a pencil to record your results. Stand in front of a mirror and take four measurements.

1. Forehead width. Place a tape measure to the center of your forehead. The starting point is above the curve of the left eyebrow, the ending point is above the curve of the right (or vice versa if you are left-handed).
2. Width of the face. Measure the distance between the cheekbones: from the protruding part of the cheekbone on one side to the other. Typically these points are located under the outer corners of the eyes.
3. Jawline length. Place a tape measure from the tip of your chin to the corner of your jaw. Multiply the resulting value by two.
4. Face length. Measure the distance from the top of your forehead at your hairline to the tip of your chin.

Correlate the obtained values ​​with typical face shapes.

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• Oval face. The length is 1.5 times the width. The forehead and chin are approximately the same. The hairline and all corners are rounded.
• Round face. The length and width are approximately equal. The chin is rounded, the hairline is arched.
• Rectangular face (elongated). The length is noticeably greater than the width. The forehead and jawline are approximately the same.
• Square face. The length is equal to the distance between the cheekbones (plus or minus a few centimeters). The width of the forehead and jawline are almost the same.
• Triangular face (“heart”). Wide forehead and cheekbones, but a narrow, sharp chin. The hairline is arched or heart-shaped.
• Pear-shaped face. Large jawline and small forehead. The length can be any.
• Diamond-shaped face (“diamond”). The distance between the cheekbones is noticeably greater than the line of the forehead and chin. The length is also any.

Having decided on the shape of your face, you can go to the store to buy a hat.

Hats for oval faces

Task: do not unnecessarily elongate your face.

Thanks to symmetry, an oval face is considered ideal. Owners of this shape can afford almost all hats - from caps and socks to hats (provided that the crown is not much wider than the cheekbones). But it’s still better to avoid overly tall hats with large pom-poms. Asymmetrical models and models that cover the forehead look great on an oval face.

Hats for round faces

Task: visually lengthen the face.

For those with round faces, tight-fitting models and hats that cover the forehead are contraindicated. Tall hats will help lengthen your face. big pompom, volumetric. Any vertical patterns are welcome. Fedoras, berets and caps are also suitable. It’s just better to put them on asymmetrically and under no circumstances push them over your forehead.

Headwear for rectangular faces

Task: visually reduce the length and smooth out the angularity of the face.

Models that create a horizontal line will cope with the task: rounded hats with voluminous lapels, earflaps tied up, hats with a low crown and wide brim, as well as caps. They allow you to hide your forehead and level out the elongation of your face.

Hats for square faces

Task: slightly elongate the face and soften its features.

For owners of this form, scarves and hats with large decor are not suitable. Models with a rounded silhouette will help distract attention from a massive chin. Try on a beanie, beret or cap with a short peak. They should be worn on the top of the head, without covering the forehead. In winter, hats with ear flaps with drooping ears, as well as creative models with braids and hanging pompoms, will look good.

Hats for triangular faces

Task: Focus on the cheekbones.

We need hats that cover the forehead. The main thing is that they are not too tight. If you have a triangular face, then your choice is hats with small brims, cute hats with ears, berets with a forehead or side fit, fluffy fur models. Asymmetrical cut is welcome.

Headwear for pear-shaped faces

Task: visually widen the forehead.

People with a pear-shaped face should buy a hat with a straight or raised brim for the fall. A fedora, homburg or derby would be suitable. Their crowns should be wider than the jawline. Hats will look great in winter large knit and snoods, which can easily disguise massive cheekbones and highlight the forehead.

Headwear for Diamond Faces

Task: Add volume to the top of the head.

Owners of this face shape need to focus on the width of their cheekbones when choosing a headdress. Hats should not be narrower, but preferably a little wider. Caps of all kinds and hats with straight brims will work if you wear them tilted to the side. Hats should be voluminous. If your face is not too elongated, you can afford hats and other tall fur models.

1. Simple knitted hat (with lapel / without lapel)

The most common, classic men's hat. Depending on the thickness, a knitted hat can be worn in winter, late autumn, and early spring. An excellent option for men with super short hair: the head is warm, the hair doesn’t care.

Form: round and symmetrical, the hat fits tightly to the head and covers the ears.

Peculiarities: the hat can be with a lapel; a double fold additionally protects the ears from wind and cold, and also makes the hat a little more voluminous. Sometimes there are models with a pompom, but this is a more informal option for everyday wear or outdoor activities.

Of course, a tight-fitting knitted hat is suitable for men with an oval face shape. Also, a regular hat without a lapel will hide the imperfections of a triangular face (disguise big forehead and balances the proportions). Looks good with square face(choose hats without voluminous details), but absolutely not suitable for men with round shape faces.

What to combine with: The whole beauty of an ordinary knitted hat is that it is appropriate to wear it with any thing (coats, voluminous jackets, and sheepskin coats).

2. Hat-sock

Among young people, the elongated hat has long occupied a leading position, and we can rightfully call it the most fashionable hat. In terms of properties, it differs little from its “brother” - the classical one. knitted hat, but still the sock hat has its own style characteristics.

Form: symmetrical, but not round, but elongated, sometimes cone-shaped (has a sharper crown). It fits the forehead, but does not fit the top of the head, or gathers in folds at the back of the head. Covers ears well.

Peculiarities: In stores you can find elongated hats with or without a lapel, with or without a pompom. Such hats often have a variety of decorative elements.

Which face shape is best to wear: An elongated hat can be worn by men with oval, round and square faces. With caution - for those with a triangular face (or try to pull it lower on the forehead).

What to combine with: after all, an elongated hat is an informal type of headdress. And it is advisable to combine it with down jackets and ski jackets. However, fashion dictates its own rules, and such hats have long been worn with elegant coats and sheepskin coats.

3. Chullo hat

Why does this hat have such a strange name? The hat came to us from South America, and the word “chullo” comes from the language of the Aymara Indians, who live in the high Andes in southern Peru and Bolivia. From time immemorial they wore hats with two long braids.

Form: It completely covers the head and ears, has a cone shape and creates a small volume on the top of the head.

Peculiarities: Usually a hat is knitted from yarn of three or four shades. The main elements of the header are two long braids on the sides and one braid or pompom on the top.

Which face shape is best to wear: great for men with square and round face, but are not very suitable for owners of an elongated and triangular face.

What to combine with: The chullo hat definitely doesn't fit in official style, but goes perfectly with any sports-style jackets, down jackets (but not leather ones!), warm sweaters. You shouldn't wear it with a classic coat, but you can try trying on a hat with a duffle coat or parka.

4. Ushanka hat

A hat that many associate with Russia. Even the Oxford dictionary has “ushanka”! Either way, this is the perfect hat for harsh winters.

Form: Everyone understands perfectly well that the hat got its name because of the two side earphones - “ears”. The hat covers the entire head, ears and cheeks (partially), leaving only the face exposed. The “ears” of the hat are tied under the chin (when it’s very cold outside), or on the top of the head (when the frosts recede). And in front it has a visor that protects the forehead from wind and cold.

Peculiarities: The most expensive, presentable and warm option is earflaps from natural fur(sheepskin, rabbit fur, astrakhan fur, mink) and leather. In fact, now in stores you can buy earflaps from faux fur and waterproof fabric (bologna, for example). In addition, there are earflaps made from fleece or felt.

Which face shape is best to wear: in fact, with anyone. When you put on a hat with earflaps, no one will be able to accurately determine what oval face you have. Profit!

What to combine with: in general, there are no restrictions for earflaps. It can be worn with a simple down jacket, with an Alaskan jacket, with a coat or with a sheepskin coat. It is advisable that the hat be combined with a scarf or gloves.

5. Wool cap

Simply put, this is a warm cap. It should be immediately noted that a wool cap is excellent for warm winter, but completely inappropriate in thirty-degree frosts.

Form: the cap warms the head, but does not cover the ears. Minus 5–7 degrees is the minimum temperature at which walking in a cap will be more or less comfortable. Some caps have hidden “ears” that can be pulled out in case of unexpected frosts.

Material: a winter cap should be made of dense material with the addition of wool and have a warm and soft lining.

Features and Color: The most popular cap color is gray; brown models are less common.

Which face shape is best to wear: The cap looks great with any oval face shape, except for a round one, since the cap rounds it even more.

What to combine with: a cap does not need to be worn with sports jackets and parkas, but it goes perfectly with a classic coat, sheepskin coat or leather jacket. By the way, David Beckham very often wears a cap with a coat.

Fashionistas don't spoil the practical ones too much warm hats. Instead of them modern women they prefer to put a hood over their head, and the most persistent even in severe frost walk with their heads uncovered. If you classify women's hats as wardrobe items that chronically don't suit you, this article will help you overcome such radical rejection.

Fashion accessory or winter compliment

The hat has long ceased to play the role of an exclusively insulating item for women. Nowadays it has acquired the status fashion accessory, choosing the right one is an art. If earlier stylists recommended that ladies combine outfit items, focusing on colors, styles and materials, then over time the priorities have changed.

The laws of fashion state that professionally selected clothes can not only emphasize the advantages of the figure, but also correct errors. Fans " Fashionable sentence“We never tire of being amazed at the magical transformations of “Cinderellas” into elegant princesses.

Is it possible to create the same stunning effect if you choose the right hat? Undoubtedly. The secret lies only in the selection criteria. These should be individual facial proportions, head size and build.

Determining the shape of the face

Following the expression of A.S. Pushkin, let’s try to “check harmony with algebra.” To do this, you will need a mirror, a measuring tape and paper with a pencil to record the results. Pull your hair into a bun, stand in front of a mirror and take four simple measurements.

1. Forehead length is the central distance measured between the arch of the left and right eyebrows.
2. Width of the face. Measured between the most prominent areas of the cheekbones. As a rule, these points are located at the level of the outer corners of the eyes.
3. Chin length. The measurement is taken from the tip of the chin to the protrusion of the jaw at its widest part. The value doubles.
4. Face length is the vertical distance from the hairline to the lower border of the face.

Compare the measured values ​​with the main types. However, in real life fitting into typical shape face is rare. Most faces are endless variations of standard shapes. Try to determine which one comes closest to your parameters. Knowing this will help you not only making the right choice hats. A similar technique is used when determining a winning hairstyle, suitable frame glasses and jewelry.

Seven face types

1. Oval. One and a half times the width less length. Proper forehead and chin.
2. Round. Equal face dimensions horizontally and vertically.
3. Triangular (“heart”). At broad forehead and cheekbones, a narrowed chin.
4. Square. The length of the face approximately corresponds to the width. Square chin. Straight hair line.
5. Rectangular. The length is significantly greater than the width. The forehead and chin are approximately equal.
6. Pear-shaped. The chin is noticeably wider than the forehead.
7. Diamond-shaped. The cheekbones are much wider than the forehead and chin.

How to choose a suitable hat?

Having determined your face shape, organize a fashion show with the hats you have at home, noting how they correct your appearance. Perhaps after this you will decide to go to the store for something new? They will help you choose the hat of your dreams practical recommendations experts.

For oval

The symmetrical oval is taken as the standard for correcting all facial proportions that differ from it. The lucky owners of this type suit all hats with rare exceptions. Even the most fastidious of them - turbans and headbands - will suit the oval.

Asymmetrical models and hats that cover the forehead will look great. You should not wear your hat too deep: you should leave a couple of centimeters between it and your eyebrows.

As for hats, the only condition is the shape of the crown: it should not be wider than the cheekbones. Square and strict geometric hats also do not suit oval faces.

Pay attention to:

• hats with visors;
• fedoras;
• vintage pillbox hats;
• non-standard styles.

For round

Chubby women often feel complex about their chubby cheeks. The following will help them level out excessive roundness:

• miniature berets;
• caps;
• stylish earflaps;
• voluminous knit hats;
• triangular Cossacks;
• fur hats.

A round face does not suit tight-fitting knitted hats that cover the model’s forehead. Vertical patterns are approved, as well as decorations in the form of pompoms and bells.

The rule of asymmetry successfully adapts even an unsuitable headdress. Try wearing your beret at an angle so that it practically covers one ear.

For triangular

We advise those with a heart-shaped face to try on the image of a flirtatious French woman. Hats and small berets suit you like no one else. The best hat there will be one that will focus your gaze on your cheekbones. Loose-fitting models that cover your forehead will decorate you. Give preference:

• berets and caps worn on one side;
• hats with hanging ears;
• hats made of arctic fox, fox, etc. fur;
• bell hats;
• hats with narrow brims.

Voluminous hats that increase the already wide upper line of the face should be avoided. Asymmetrical cut is encouraged.

For square

Despite the proportionality, such a face may seem overly heavy. You probably already understand that the main rule when choosing the right hat is the principle of contrast. To soften sharp features, choose hats with smooth silhouettes. For owners of this type, the following will suit:

• round knitted berets;
• beanies;
• cap with a miniature visor;
• models with pigtails;
• hats with wavy brims.

It is better to wear berets and caps with them pushed back a little. In this case, they will redistribute the volume to the back of the head. Excessively large decor should be avoided.

For rectangular

The rectangular shape resembles a square, except with more elongated proportions. An oblong face needs to be corrected by shortening it vertically and widening it at the level of the cheekbones. The following will help to visually reduce the length of your face:

• knitted hats with a wide lapel;
• classic earflaps;
• voluminous berets;
• pipe clamps;
• wide-brimmed, low-crowned hats;
• low fur headdresses.

For such a face, you can choose an exquisite turban or a democratic cap with a visor. A horizontal wide knit will help expand a narrow face and give it a pretty look. Successful solutions are in the photo.

Inappropriate options are tall hats, fur hats: anything that lengthens the facial proportions.

For pyriform

It is required to balance the massive lower line of the face, visually expanding the upper part. In the cool autumn season Hats with curved brims, for example, a boater or a fedora with a fairly wide crown, will cope with this mission perfectly.

A similar principle works in winter hats. We recommend choosing wide-knit snoods, hats and berets made of fluffy fur.

For diamond-shaped

This type of face is usually compared to a diamond. Volumetric textured styles will help to cut it adequately. For hat fans, we recommend taking a closer look at models with a medium crown, the width of which is narrower than your cheekbones. Wear them slightly toward the back of your head. Experiment with pipes and mismatched caps.

If the face is not oblong, you can choose a hat or another tall model of their fur. It is better to avoid hats that fit your head.

If you think that you have comprehended the wisdom of “How to choose a hat based on your face shape,” we want to delay the pleasant moment of truth a little - there are only a couple of nuances left, and you will be able to compete on equal terms with Evelina Khromchenko herself.

The visual perception of appearance is influenced not only by the shape of the face, but also by some other factors. So, even the ideal oval of the face requires correction if it is too full or, on the contrary, thin. To choose a hat perfectly, you will have to take into account the size of your head. The smaller it is, the more loose, voluminous silhouettes will suit you.

To the full face

The most democratic headdress for full-faced young ladies is a large beret. It's not about classic version, which was worn by bohemian artists. Fashion designers advise choosing stylish berets with a wide elastic band that covers the ears. They can be pulled over the eyebrows or worn to the side.

Ladies of Balzac's age are partial to hats with narrow brims. They visually narrow the face and give the image an elegant completeness. It is better to avoid hats with wide lapels and tight-fitting ones on the top of the head.

In winter, fur can work a real miracle. Dome-shaped hats trimmed with fur will make a plump face more sophisticated.

For the worse

For a thin face, the advice suggests itself to choose a headdress that makes it visually larger. But the main thing is not to overdo it. Subtle girls with miniature faces need to be careful with voluminous hats, especially if they are short (less than 160 cm). In addition, asymmetry, small decor, and large knitting are not recommended. Tall girls with a thin face will wear a hat with a pom-pom or ears, a cowl-neck hat, or a fur earflap.

We also advise you to pay attention to the latest hit of the season - themed Helsinki hats with imitation animal ears on the top. For naturalness, they are even trimmed with different natural fur: hare, fox, arctic fox, etc.

Nose shape matters

The charm of snub-nosed girls is emphasized by models with visors bent upward. A long straight nose will be hidden by a hat or cap with a wide visor. The outstanding detail of the appearance will be well balanced by decorative elements: ears, brushes, etc.

Hats are indispensable for the unkind Russian winter. Models are updated, returned, designers create new styles and volumes. With the onset of the new cold season, do not deny yourself the pleasure of going to a fashionable hat store.

When trying them on, don't be content with the small mirrors that sellers usually offer. To choose the right hat, it is advisable to see yourself in the mirror full height. Only then will you appreciate how harmoniously it fits your face, figure and image as a whole.

We hope that your loved ones will soon congratulate you on your successful purchase, especially since you now know everything about hat shopping and even a little more.

There are a great variety of hats. Today, a headdress is not just an accessory that protects from cold and wind, but also a style element that complements and completes the look. Choosing a hat is not easy; it should not only match the style of your outerwear, but also suit your type of appearance. Read our article about how to choose the right headdress.

Types of hats

There are hundreds of types and shapes of hats; they can be made of textiles, leather and suede, yarn, fur, lace, straw. Let's not dwell on exotic models (sombreros and hats are good only as elements national costume), we’ll tell you about the most popular and current styles:

1. Knitted hats

Made from knitwear or warm yarn, knitted hats the most universal - they are worn by both women and men of all ages. The most popular models of knitted hats today can be considered voluminous hats with pompoms and beanie hats (from the English Beanie - bean).

2. Fur hats

During the cold season The best way protect yourself from frost - a hat made of natural fur. Ushanka - universal option, suitable for both men and women. A few seasons ago, the busby made of natural fur returned to fashion for women's hats - initially it was very tall and belonged to the uniform of the hussars, but then its size decreased, and the busby became part of the women's wardrobe.

3. Kepi

Caps, baseball caps, flat caps - different styles and shape are united by the presence of a visor.

4. Beret

Another accessory that has entered the ladies' wardrobe from military uniforms is today a real symbol of femininity and romance. Small felt berets - tablets, voluminous knitted berets, glamorous models made of velvet and decorated with sequins - the choice of fashionable berets is very wide.

5. Hat

Fans of classic and boho style know that it is almost impossible to match a classic coat with another hat. The most current models- fedora and trilby (a hat with a small brim and a longitudinal crease at the crown).

6. Summer straw hats

Separately, it is worth mentioning hats that protect from the sun. Today, straw hats are very popular - choose between models with wide soft brims, trilby, luffy or men's style boaters.

When choosing a headdress, remember the following rules:

1. The headdress should be proportionate to your height and build. Little, fragile girls should not wear hats with too wide brims - there is a risk that you will resemble a mushroom to others. Large ladies should not caricaturally distort the proportions by wearing an overly miniature hat - it is better to prefer a turban that is trendy this season. Almost anything will suit tall, slender people: caps, fedoras, and jockey caps.

2. The crown of the hat should not be wider or noticeably narrower than the face. The ideal option is when the width of the crown is equal to the widest part of your face.

3. Choose a color scheme based on your color type: fair-skinned blondes should not choose hats in beige, off-white, or light gray shades.

Firstly, the hat, face and hair will merge into one indistinct spot, and secondly, such shades emphasize the pallor of the skin and give the face an unhealthy look - it is better to opt for soft pastel or bright colors(blue, lavender, peach, pink). Redheads will be decorated with headdresses of shades precious stones- deep green, sapphire, ink, burgundy. Brunettes are luckier than others - they can afford shades from white to black, including the brightest saturated tones.

4. Consider your wardrobe style. Do you like classics? Choose felt hats. Casual? Textile hats and caps. Romantic style? Take a beret or a wide-brimmed hat.

We combine correctly

The question of which headdress suits this or that outerwear is not an idle one: the wrong choice can ruin the whole look, and the right model will be the final touch of a real fashion masterpiece.

With a fur coat

A fur coat made of natural fur is a rather “capricious” thing in terms of compatibility. Combine a fur coat with fur hat has long been out of date, it is better to prefer more interesting combinations.

1. Thick plain shawls and scarves with a jacquard pattern or a traditional black and beige check, small plain hats or yarn berets go well with a classic fur coat down to the middle of the knee.

2. With a short fur coat, including one made of faux fur, it is quite possible to wear voluminous knitted models, as well as beanies.

3. A knitted snood looks good with a short fur coat.

With a coat

A classic coat with a belt will be complemented by hats - fedora or trilby. Remember, you should not move them to the top of the head - such models are worn pulled down on the forehead.

1. Cape coats and duffle coats look great with voluminous large knitted hats with pompoms or a sock hat.

2. Complete the cocoon coat with a small beret or a pillbox hat in the style of Jackie Kennedy.

3. Double-breasted coat - a trench coat goes perfectly with a flat felt cap.

With a jacket

1. Wear the parka with knitted beanies and pom-pom models. These hats can also be worn with a down jacket.

2. With a leather jacket, it’s easy to create a grunge style look, complementing it with a voluminous hat pushed to the back of your head.

3. With a bomber jacket sporty style Matches baseball cap perfectly.

When choosing a new headdress, be prepared to try on many models. But this expenditure of time and effort will certainly pay off - a correctly selected headdress can decorate and masterfully complete any image.