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How to Measure
The Fit Is Half The Hat
A great hat is a great hat, but no matter the quality of the hat, if it doesn’t fit, you won’t wear it. If you can come into the shop, we’d love to professionally measure you and help you to find the perfect fit. But if you can’t make it in, don’t worry, we’ve been doing this for years, and we can teach you how to measure yourself to achieve the perfect fit.
Even if you think you know your hat size, it is important to re-measure every time you buy a new hat. Hat size can change over time due to changes in weight, hairstyle and age.
Traditional Men's Hats
To begin, grab a cloth measuring tape. Make sure that you are using a tape that conforms to your head without stretching.
Sit down in front of a mirror and measure at the level that you would normally wear a hat, just above your ears and eye brows. Remember that you are measuring the widest part of your head, at the angle that you would normally wear you hat. If you are not familiar with the most flattering angle, check out our video detailing how to wear a hat. Record the measurement within an eighth of an inch.
When measuring for a hat, it is important that you don’t pull the tape too tight or let it lag. It should be barely snug.
Repeat this a few times, take the highest measurement and compare it to the size chart below. If you fall between two sizes, go with the larger size.
Women's Hats
With the exception of fascinator style hats, women’s hats tend to be one size fits all, which measures 21 1/2″- 22 1/2″. If your hat size measures smaller than the traditional one-size-fits-all, it is simple to shrink by “shimming” or adding padding under the sweatband, using materials supplied at no additional cost.
If your hat size measures larger than the traditional one-size-fits-all sizes, contact us and we would be happy to help you find exactly the type of hat you need, in a size that fits you comfortably.
Keep in mind that sizes may vary depending on the manufacturer. If you are unsure what size to order, feel free to contact us. We’d be happy to help .
If you receive a hat that is too big, let us know and we can send you shimming supplies and instructions at no additional costs.
Hats that are too small can also be stretched in our shop, in Wichita. Contact us for details.