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H
ow to find
Hats can be a daunting purchase,
but this is only because most
women are unsure of which shape
and style will suit them best. Your
hat should match or complement
the colour and style of your
outfit, whilst still making you
look and feel fabulous. Sarah
Elsley suggests how to proceed...
10 TOP TIPS
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Choose a hat that is in proportion
with your height and body shape.
If you’ve opted for a peplum dress, this
can change the look of your body shape,
so keep this in mind.
2
Consider your hair – if you’re
styling it, make sure the hat still fits.
If you’re wearing your hair loose, ensure
the hat suits the style.
3
For those with wider faces, choose
a hat with more volume or a heavier
fabric. If you have a small or narrow
face, a bulky hat will make it look
smaller, so choose a more delicate hat.
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Think about your skin tone. For
pale skin, a warmer colour would be
best. For very dark skin, avoid black or
dark hats.
your Ideal Hat
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Hair
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If you’re unsure, choose a hat with
a brim that extends forwards. It’s
the most flattering style so you can’t go
far wrong. This type of hat should be
avoided if you wear glasses, in which
case wear the brim turned up.
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For large noses or other large
features, choose a hat with an
impression of forward movement and
add front trimmings.
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Try to avoid a brim wider than your
shoulders, unless your height or
outfit can balance it out.
Hat Sizes
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Your hat needs to look great from
all angles, including behind, so get a
friend to take a picture of you from the
back before you buy it.
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Use your hat to create a pop of
colour if the rest of your outfit is
dark or plain.
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Choose your outfit before you
choose a hat. It’s much easier to
match the hat to the outfit and not the
other way around.
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If you’re wearing your hair down and
wearing a hat, make sure you tuck it
behind your ear as this looks the most
flattering. If you have a fringe, choose
a hat that sits across your hairline such
as a breton hat with a short
back brim.
SUMMER RACING FASHION GUIDE 2017 ECLIPSEMAGAZINE.CO.UK
HATS, GLORIOUS HATS... 1. The
Portia Hat, vintage 1940s boater
style, £310 from Maggie Mowbray
Hats (Etsy). 2. Limone – origami
side beret with collaged Matisse
inspired design, £670 from Laura
Aspit Livens. 3. Foundation by
Laura Aspit Livens, 'Semi-Construct'
SS17 Collection. 4. Purple Saucer
hat £180 from Ostentatia (Etsy).
5. Source by Laura Aspit Livens,
'Semi-Construct' SS17 Collection.
6. Contour by Laura Aspit Livens,
'Semi-Construct' SS17 Collection.
7. The Ophelia Mini Trilby Hat,
£280 from Maggie Mowbray Hats
on Etsy.
Measure your head, and use the chart below to work out your hat size.
Measure the circumference of your head in inches or centimetres. Don’t pull
the measuring tape too tight, otherwise your hat will be a tight fit. You should
measure around the spot just above your ears.
HINT: if you’re doing big hair on the day, remember to account for that
when picking a hat size.
XS S M L XL XXL
Centimetres 54 55.5 57 59 61 63
Inches 211/4 215/8 221/2 231/4 24 247/8
UK Hat Sizes 65/8 63/4 7 71/4 71/2 73/4
USA Hat Sizes 63/4 67/8 71/8 73/8 75/8 77/8
Royal
Enclosure
Rules
Ha ts are not optional; they must
be worn in the Royal Enclosure
at the Royal Ascot meeting.
Fascinators are not permitted.
An alternative would be a
headpiece, but it must have a
solid base of 4 inches (10cm) or
more in diameter.
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