6 Tips to wear a Fedora hat

Nikonian BarOct 24 2011

Fedora hats are soft felt hats that have a crease lengthwise, along the crown and is pinched at both the ends. The brim is complete, going all the way around and includes a band. It is a popular accessory for both men and women though more women are adopting it nowadays. They come in different styles and designs and can be worn in many different ways. The band on top also arrives in different finishes and feels. And if you are in doubt, just get yourself the Classic Black - it looks good on most outfits! Here are some tips to wear your Fedora hat in style.

The Fedora Hat
The Fedora Hat

1. Match your hat to your body shape

The proportions of your body matter a lot when deciding how the hat looks. Among the various measurements, the width of your shoulders matter the most for the Fedora hat. If you have a thin or slender frame, make sure that the Fedora too is small. A large Fedora will simply overpower your personality and stand out like a gash on the face! At the same time, if you a bit more curvy with rounded shoulders and hips, you should go for the broad variant of the hat. And also ensure that the broad hat has more details on it. This will balance out with your personality.

2. Perfectly matches any casual wear

The Fedora forms a perfect accomplice with any casual wear. Whether it is the cargo pants or denim jeans, the Fedora only enhances the look and feel. It also goes along well with relaxed sweaters.

3. Slight tilt work wonders for your look

If you want an aura of mystery to surround you, you can just wear your Fedora hat with a slight tilt. It also gives this feel symbolically, by partially covering the head and face and partially exposing it. You would have noticed this in many Hollywood movies.

4. An effective sun blocker

When the summer comes on, the Fedora hat too looks the most perfect and also is a good sun block. With a slightly loose T-shirt and a pair of shorts, the hat makes you look cool even in the hot sun. It will present you in that typical cowboy or cowgirl style!

5. Too high, too bad!

Do not wear the hat too high on the head for the looks. It will look a bit stupid and also defeat the entire purpose of the hat! The hat is meant to shield you from the sun and you should let it do that.

6. Choose a hat that goes with your personality

It is very important that the hat mirrors your personality. Then alone it will be the perfect dressing. For instance, if you feel that you are traditional and girly, go for a hat that has a lot of lacework and cute band details. On the other hand, if you feel you are simple and classy, go in for those Fedora hats that have solid colors. this kind of selection which complements with your personality will ensure that the Fedora enhances it.

Note that you cannot hope to exude a personality that is not yours by simply wearing a different Fedora. Your disguise will be seen through at the 'drop of a hat'!