Which Women’s Hat to Choose According to the Shape of Your Face?

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And here we are, the women’s cap is making a strong comeback this season! Truly a fashion accessory, it beautifies and brings charisma to the look. However, care must be taken when choosing a cap, as it may not suit you.

It can make us look worse or better. And you can be stylish, just like the opposite. Modalova today, offers you this article to advise you on the choice of the cap you need and that suits you.

What type of cap for which face? Which cap for which style? … We tell you everything to make you feel good in your … head! 

Do caps suit everyone? 

We tend to ignore some details about the accessories we wear. We always rely on the fact that it’s trendy and don’t care about the rest. Fashion faux pas: the fact that an essential accessory is in vogue doesn’t mean it will suit you.

We can all wear a cap, but the best is that it’s adapted according to the face. That’s why you have to be very careful when wearing one, no matter its size and shape. There are certain types of hats that are not made for us.

Choosing a cap seems to be an easy mission, it’s not at all the case, because you have to consider some criteria for it to enhance us. 

The size of your women’s cap

In terms of size, generally, the size of women’s caps is from S to M: small to medium. In numbers, it’s from 54 cm to 57 cm.

When choosing it, please try it on and make sure the hat does not squeeze your head. Always choose a cap with an adjustable strap, so you can tighten or loosen it. 

Like every fashion beauty accessory, you must first know for which occasion to wear it, then the size, which is also very important. How to wear it and finally, the color or the design. 

The color and model of your women’s cap

Never forget that your style reflects your taste and personality. The color, the design, and especially how you wear it are all the pieces of the puzzle that bring out your personality. Be bold!

Our advice for square faces: which caps to choose? 

A square face has pronounced features. The accessories to wear for a square face should soften and lengthen the trait, not weigh it down. For this face shape, avoid the flat cap like the snapback cap!

Given that the square face is harsh, it needs lightness and softness. Anything with rhinestones, sequins, and colors are also welcome. They will bring more pep to the harsh face. So, avoid flat visor caps and opt for caps with rounded ends like: 

The gavroche cap: 

This timeless headgear is ideal for square faces. It perfectly matches the square face and reflects less the harshness of the features. Also called the Irish gavroche cap, it comes from afar to bring elegance and style to your outfit. Its shape and visor are domed: beautifully revealing your face. 

Different models and colors of this cap are on the market. If you’re still hesitant, or if it’s your first time, choose the color black. It’s once you get a taste for it that the choice of color and details will come easily. 

Its shape vaguely reminds of the autumn-winter season, it must be said that it blends well with these two seasons. The summer season also values it, unless you choose a light material. Like linen, for example, it does not retain heat.

To learn more about women’s caps to wear in winter, we have created a guide to help you!

You can thus wear it as you feel: a bit on the sides, left or right; straight or a bit backwards, the choice is yours! 

The advantage of this cap is its vintage style, which easily matches all outfits. Favor colors or patterns for your cap, it will break its classic side a bit. 

The baseball cap: 

Those with a square face should also opt for this style of cap. Brands immersed in sports articles will continue to put this model on the market for its versatility and American style. It is appreciated by everyone. Baseball caps have a lot of room in urban style lately.

For a city look, women and men wear it with their urban outfits. This curved visor cap conceals the remarkable aspect of the forehead to bring out the dimples and chin. 

Like the gavroche cap, this one also has many models and colors. You have a wide range of choices. The advantage of the latter is that it can be worn with any outfit: jeans, shorts, dresses, skirts. It goes everywhere. 

It can also be worn in all seasons and almost for all occasions. We say almost because its American style does not allow you to wear it to a meeting or a red carpet evening! 

The oval face: an optimal choice of women’s caps! 

There’s nothing better than an oval face. It’s a standard face shape. It goes with all types of hats. If you have an oval face, consider yourself lucky, because you are what is called “a hat face” or a “hat visage” Everything will easily suit you.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care about colors and all the rest. No, let’s be fashionistas to the end! Since everything suits you, we will therefore advise you to focus on the design and colors, to perfect your style. Like the few models of caps we present to you below. 

The Wira cap: 

This white cap from the brand Buff is a very practical running hat for sunny days. It easily absorbs sweat and protects your face from the sun. It is size S/M and its strap is adjustable. Ideal for days out with girlfriends, in the city, at the beach, or during sports sessions.

You don’t need an extravagant outfit to wear it. Opt for a casual or streetwear look: a sweatshirt and a pair of pants if it’s a bit chilly, and shorts, a light t-shirt with flip-flops or sneakers if it’s warm. Very easy to wear, you can let down or tie up your hair with it, as you like. 

The DSquared 2 cap: 

The following model from the brand DSquared2 has been very trendy since last year and has been unanimous. This style of cap is a must-have for your wardrobe. Its slightly destroyed look on the front and its dark blue color make all its charm.

Its curved visor protects your eyes from the sun’s rays. Nevertheless, you can still wear your sunglasses with it for more style! You can also highlight your nape by pulling up your hair. You can thread your ponytail through the back adjustment strap of the cap.

The cap itself is already in the sportswear style, bring out your skinny jeans, your crop-top, and your vans, and you’ll be just gorgeous. 

Women’s cap: are there specifics for thin faces? 

To answer this question, yes, there are specifics for thin faces. Like every face shape for that matter. To enhance your thin face, you must first avoid puffy caps.

These do not enhance your face. They will give you the impression of having an even thinner and smaller head. All kinds of puffy caps overwhelm thin faces.

To learn more about thin faces specifically, we invite you to read this guide on caps for women who have a thin face.

The duckbill cap: 

This style of cap made its first appearance in the United Kingdom. Do you already have a little idea in mind? These caps that the British wore back in the day, and which today prove to be trendy and very chic. Because yes, if you know how to wear it well, elegance is at its peak.

It gently embraces the head and its visor doesn’t smother the entire forehead. It nicely reveals the fine features of the face. Wear a short grey checked skirt with black tights, a black top, a black leather aviator jacket, and boots from Dr.Martens. Just like a British! 

The goosebill cap: 

The goosebill cap, derived from the duckbill style, is also ideal for thin faces. Like the duckbill, the goosebill also splendidly brings out the fineness of your face. 

Take for example the model above: with checkered patterns, multicolored prints, and a molded visor. It is made of virgin wool, a very comfortable material.

So, do wear, ladies or madams, a short flared or straight black skirt, a high-necked top in ecru, beige, or brown, a brown belt, and black chunky boots with lace socks.