A Short Brim Blends In: 3 Tips for Wearing an Umpire Cap Comfortably, Your Way
"When I wear a cap, somehow it makes me look childish..."
"It looks too sporty and is hard to match with my usual clothes."
That's when we recommend the "umpire cap (short-brim cap)", designed with a short brim. With its classic look, this hat also blends smoothly into today's clean outfits. This time, we share tips on comfortable ways to wear it that you can enjoy every day without overthinking!
QUICK ANSWER
An umpire cap with a short brim leaves your whole face looking bright and gives a clean impression when you wear it. Enjoy 3 balances, "worn shallow", "worn level" and "worn backward", to suit your hairstyle and mood that day.
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Because the brim is short, your expression looks brighter
Your whole face looks bright, with a clean impression
With a shorter brim than an ordinary cap, an umpire cap leaves your whole face looking bright and gives a clean impression when you wear it.
3 comfortable balances to try
- "Worn shallow", showing your forehead softly A style where you tilt the hat slightly back and wear it loosely so that the roots of your bangs and a little of your forehead show. It creates a clean, relaxed feel around the face and a gentle atmosphere.
- "Worn level" for a calm impression A style where you wear it straight down to just above your eyebrows, with the brim parallel to the floor. Recommended when you want to bring work-style or casual outfits into a slightly more sophisticated, calm and grown-up balance.
- "Worn backward (reversed)" for a clean neckline A style where you wear it with the brim facing backward. Because an umpire cap has a short brim, it does not get in the way of your nape or neck when turned around, and the silhouette comes together beautifully. It also pairs very well with hoodies and voluminous outerwear.
There is a wire in the tip of the brim, so you can shape it to suit the style you like. Unlike a baseball cap, it can also be worn compactly, which is another feature of this hat!
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FAQ (frequently asked questions)
How to match it, how to wear it, and sizing
Q. What kind of clothes does an umpire cap go with?
A. It goes with clean everyday clothes such as simple shirts, band-collar shirts or jersey tops, and of course with any genre, including street styles. It is also often worn as part of outdoor outfits.
Q. Is there a "right direction" or "right angle" to wear it?
A. There are no fixed rules. Wear it shallow for a softer look or deep for a chic look, and feel free to adjust the tilt to suit your hairstyle and mood that day.
Q. My head is on the larger side. Won't it look tight?
A. We also offer XL size. It has been redesigned at a 62cm size, with a larger head circumference and a taller hat, so you can wear it with confidence.
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WORDS original umpire caps
A list of caps that blend easily into everyday life
Blending easily into everyday life and making each day a little more enjoyable. You can see the list of WORDS caps here.
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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.
