3 Tips for choosing the right hat

3 Tips for choosing the right Hat for you

So many hats but which to choose?

I often get asked “there are so many styles of hats; which hat is the right one for me? The truth is, finding the right hat for you is a uniquely personal experience.  There are a range of styles available from Fedora hats to Newsboy hats to Cadet hats (to name but a few) and it can feel a bit like a minefield. The good news is that there are some simple tips to follow to find the perfect hat for you.

Tip #1: Find the right hat size

In New Zealand we are, unfortunately, awash with a sea of ‘one size fits all’ hats Now, don’t get me wrong, this is all well and good for the casual hat wearer, but what if you want it to look good? That’s why you’re wearing a hat in the first place right? There are some really helpful tips on how to measure your [hat size] on our online store at http://www.prohibitionhats.co.nz/page/hat-size-guide

Tip #2: Match your hat to your outfit

The next step is to think about the kind of outfits you typically wear and then match a hat accordingly. Maybe you’re going casual, like jeans and a tshirt - so think about a cadet hat. It’s casual, funky and comfortable. Maybe you’re looking for a hat that is a bit more formal, say, to go with a shirt and trousers – so look at a Newsboy hat or Flat cap. Still room for a bit of style, not as formal as a fedora or trilby but more sophisticated than a base ball cap.

Tip #3: Look for hats that are a little bit different

The hat might maketh the outfit, but it’s the person wearing it that matters the most. Your personality should sing through the hats you wear and be as unique as you are. Try and avoid going for the ‘One Size Fits all’ high street specials (we’ve all seen the faceless pinstripe trilbys on the heads of the Ponsonby elite that never fit and all look the same). Pick out something that stands out a bit and makes people actually say “where did you get that hat?”.

I guarantee the difference in price between a well fitting, individual hat that matches your outfit and complements your style and personality and a scuzzy mid market Asian import comes down to a matter of $30!

That’s not a lot more for a hat that really works for you.

Laurie Turnbull
Founder of Prohibition Hats NZ

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