What Do People Who Feel Caps Don't Suit Them Have in Common? Face Shape, Size and Brim Length Explained
For anyone who feels caps don't suit them
QUICK ANSWER
Most of the reasons a cap does not seem to suit you come down to “size and balance,” not your features. Just reviewing these 4 points (size, brim length, depth and angle) can change the look greatly.
"When I put on a cap, something just feels off"
"I feel like it makes my face look bigger"
"Maybe caps just don't suit me…"
Have you ever felt that way?
But in fact, most of the reasons a cap does not seem to suit you
come down to “size and balance,” not your features.
In this article, we explain
- How caps go with face shapes
- Why size matters
- Differences in brim length
- Techniques for making a cap suit you
from the perspective of a hat brand.
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The size is wrong
The biggest reason caps don't seem to suit you
The biggest reason a cap does not seem to suit you is its size.
Common mistakes
- Too small, so your head is emphasized
- Too shallow, so your face looks bigger
- Too tight, so it feels and looks off
Why does size change the look?
The look of a hat is decided by the balance between "the volume of the head" and "the area of the face."
At a head circumference of 58cm versus 62cm,
the silhouette when worn is completely different.
Especially if your head is on the larger side,
simply choosing a size with some room makes it look natural at once.
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The angle you wear it at
Here is how we recommend wearing it
Surprisingly often, the problem is the angle. Here is how we recommend wearing it.
NG
- Tilted too far forward
- Just perched shallowly on top
OK
- Pulled down firmly to just above the ears
- Set back slightly
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Tips by face shape
Round, long and square-jawed faces
Round face
We recommend wearing it in a way that creates a slightly vertical line.
Long face
Wear it deeper to tone down the length.
Square jaw
Choose a crown with volume.
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"Doesn't suit me" is a design issue
These are the 4 things to review
If a hat does not suit you, it is not because of your face.
- Size
- Brim length
- Depth
- Angle
Just reviewing these 4 points can change the look greatly.
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Recommended models
Our umpire cap lineup
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Summary
Question "the hat's fit," not "yourself"
If you feel a cap does not suit you,
the first thing to question is not "yourself" but "the hat's fit."
If you choose the right size and balance,
you will surely find a shape that suits you.
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TRY IT ON
You can try hats on in Kawaramachi, Kyoto
SHOP
The fit and silhouette, which are hard to judge from photos alone, can be checked by actually trying hats on in the store.
DIAGNOSIS
If you are not sure which shape suits you, try our Hat Finder Quiz to see what tends to suit you.
