Face Shape & Hat Guide

Use this simple guide to see how different hat styles usually sit on different face shapes. These are suggestions only – the best hat is always the one you feel good in.

Reminder: Every face can wear hats. Try a few shapes, look in the mirror, and go with what feels natural and comfortable for you.

Face shapes covered in this guide

OVAL Long & softly curved
ROUND Soft & even width
SQUARE Defined jawline
HEART Wider forehead
DIAMOND High cheekbones

1. Oval face

Oval Face Shape

An oval face is slightly longer than it is wide, with smooth cheeks and a rounded jawline. This shape is very balanced, so most hat styles look natural and easy.

Works with many styles Medium & wide brims

Best styles to try

  • Medium or wide brims (sun hats, rancher styles).
  • Hats that sit across the middle of your forehead.
  • Structured crowns that frame the face without feeling tight.

Try carefully

  • Very short brims sitting high on the hairline.
  • Very shallow crowns that perch on top of the head.
  • Styles that make the face look extra long and narrow.

Quick tip: If your oval face already feels long, choose brims that add width to the sides instead of extra height on top.

2. Round face

Round Face Shape

A round face has similar width and length, with full cheeks and a soft jawline. Hats with a bit of height and structure help add definition.

Higher crowns Sharp, firm brims

Best styles to try

  • Taller crowns that draw the eye upward.
  • Flat or slightly upturned brims (boater, structured fedora).
  • Hats with clean lines instead of soft, floppy shapes.

Try carefully

  • Very round, floppy brims that copy your face shape.
  • Low brims that sit over the upper face and eyebrows.
  • Very small hats that look tiny next to your cheeks.

Quick tip: To visually “lengthen” a round face, choose hats that add height and a little angle.

3. Square face

Square Face Shape

A square face has a defined jawline and a forehead that is similar in width to the jaw. Soft, rounded hats help balance the stronger angles.

Rounded crowns Curved brims

Best styles to try

  • Bucket hats and soft sun hats with curved brims.
  • Round crowns that gently soften the forehead.
  • Brims with a slight wave instead of very flat lines.

Try carefully

  • Very stiff crowns with sharp corners.
  • Rancher or fedora styles with hard, straight brims.
  • Hats that sit straight and rigid across the forehead.

Quick tip: Look for movement and roundness. Soft lines around the face help your features look relaxed and balanced.

4. Heart face

Heart Face Shape

Heart-shaped faces usually have a wider forehead and cheekbones with a narrower chin. Lighter, smaller hats keep everything looking soft and in balance.

Shorter brims Caps & small hats

Best styles to try

  • Baseball caps and classic caps close to the head.
  • Shorter brims that don’t extend far past the cheeks.
  • Simple, light shapes that don’t feel heavy on top.

Try carefully

  • Very wide brims that make the forehead look larger.
  • Oversized crowns or tall, dramatic hats.
  • Loose floppy styles that hide the jawline completely.

Quick tip: Choose slim, simple hats that add a little weight around the jaw, not more width at the top.

5. Diamond face

Diamond Face Shape

A diamond face usually has strong cheekbones with a narrower forehead and jawline. Medium brims and gentle angles help keep everything in harmony.

Medium brims Soft angles

Best styles to try

  • Medium brims worn slightly back on the head.
  • Soft fedoras, caps and relaxed silhouettes.
  • Hats that keep your cheekbones visible, not hidden.

Try carefully

  • Very floppy brims that cover the centre of the face.
  • Hats pulled low and straight across the forehead.
  • Very heavy, wide brims that sit on top of the cheekbones.

Quick tip: Tilt your hat slightly back or to the side – this opens up the forehead and lets your cheekbones stand out.