OSCAR PANAMA
Continuing to use traditional, handcrafted hat-making techniques the Oscar hat is a beautiful collaboration between style and practicality. Handmade from natural straw, this Panama hat is essential for keeping you cool on a lovely summer's day or whilst away relaxing on holiday. A summer staple which you'll be reaching for year round, this elegant straw hat features an classic black and white trim with a medium brim. Ideal for shading your face while elevating any outfit.
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This piece is made on request and will take 2-3 weeks for delivery.
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Please contact us at hello@faomillinery.com if you would like advice on sizes or if you have an urgent request.
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All our materials are 100% natural, providing the best and most luxurious quality.
| US HAT SIZE | UK HAT SIZE | HEAD MEASUREMENT IN INCHES | HAT SIZES IN CM | LABEL |
| 6 7/8 7 |
6 3/4 6 7/8 |
21 5/8 22 |
55cm 56cm |
S |
| 7 1/8 7 1/4 |
7 7 1/8 |
22 1/2 22 7/8 |
57cm 58cm |
M |
| 7 3/8 7 1/2 |
7 1/4 7 3/8 |
23 1/4 23 5/8 |
59cm 60cm |
L |
| 7 5/8 7 3/4 |
7 1/2 7 5/8 |
24 24 1/2 |
61cm 62cm |
XL |
Here are some suggestions to help you find your perfect hat. If you are new to hats this is a good starting point.
WHAT HATS CAN DO FOR YOU
A hat can flatter the face, elevate an outfit, and virtually define (or redefine) one's wardrobe and style. A hat is functional; it can be sun-protective and keep you warm.
The golden rule is to feel comfortable and confident in your hat. You want to wear the hat not the hat wearing you.
3 points to reference when choosing your hat is your physique, face shape and colouring.
- The bigger the physique the more hat you can wear
- Balance with your face shape
- Choose a colour that works for your skin tone, hair, wardrobe and / or you just feel great in.
With all this in mind the final decision rests with you. If you love a hat and love how you look and feel than that's the best hat for you. So take these as helpful guidelines not the holy grail.
Hats are all about balancing out with your body and face proportions. If you want to add height and width to your proportions hats are a great way to do this. You want a hat to balance rather than exaggerate proportions.
HEART SHAPED FACE
A small or medium brim will work for you. A wide brim may amplify the jaw and cheekbones. An angled, less pronounced crown will balance with your proportions.
Style that suits - fedora, boater, cap, cloche, beanie, beret, newsboy
Avoid - floppy brims and wide brims worn straight across the forehead - it will accentuate the width at the forehead.
Tip - Slanting the hat to one side will slim your face and draw attention to the eyes.
ROUND FACE
You want angular hats rather than rounded styles to accentuate your bone structure.
A straight brim, upturned brim or irregular brim would provide contrast to a symmetrical face. Avoid big floppy brims and super short brims. For the crown choose an angled crown and/or tall crown to elongate and add more angles to your shape.
Styles - fedora, beanies, newsboy, baseball, boaters
Avoid - round styles, cloches, berets, bowlers
Tip - Try wearing the hat slanted forward to play with proportion.
LONG FACE
A wide, medium brim that sits across the centre of your forehead will add width and balance. Avoid any hats with tall crowns, which only elongate your face even more.
Styles - sunhats, cowboy hats, beanies, berets, hats, cloche
Avoid - short brims, tall crowns
DIAMOND FACE
To know if you have a diamond face the widest part of the face is at the cheekbones.
You want to add more shape around the face and a medium/ wide upturned brim can do this. A hat with a pinched crown will add balance to the face.
Styles - shallow crown, boater, pork pie, fedora
Avoid - floppy hats, narrow brims, hats worn across your forehead
Tip - A diamond face suits wearing the hat further back above the forehead.
SQUARE FACE
You want to soften your angles so wide and floppy brims will work for you. Soft and round crowns will help to balance your features also.
Styles - sun hats, cloches, bowlers, berets, buckets, beanies, fedoras
Avoid - sharp angled crowns
OVAL FACE
An oval face shape can go with pretty much all hats. So enjoy and try as many as you can.