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How To Choose The Right Hicks & Brown Fedora!
So, you’re thinking about channelling your inner “hat lady” but don’t know where to start? Well, we are here to help! Whether you are getting ready for the races or enjoy the idea of topping off your everyday style, without a doubt a fabulous fedora is an absolute must! Together with an array of styles, fits and designs, Hicks & Brown deliver a premium feel that you will simply adore. With that being said, let’s get started!
1. Choosing The Style
Compliment Your Face Shape…
Did you know that there are seven different face shapes? That’s right, seven! In detail, there is oval, round, square, diamond, heart, pear and oblong. So it is a great starting point to know what style fedora hat suits your face shape. For instance, longer oblong faces are balanced by width, so the Oxley Fedora is a great choice. Whereas oval and round faces suit a higher crown and a narrower brim, the Suffolk Fedora or the Chelsworth Fedora would work well.
The Right Colour Is Everything…
Let’s face it, we all have a wardrobe full of our go-to colours but to take it back to basics, if you have darker hair, olive and maroon colour tones will effortlessly compliment your complexation, whereas navy works great for lighter hair. However, if none of those colours take your fancy, then shades of brown suit most skin tones.
What’s The Occassion?
If you’re looking to elevate your Cheltenham outfit, as previously mentioned, the Oxley Fedora and Chelsworth Fedora are beautiful statement options! For an extra style tip, a Hicks & Brown handbag is a wonderful accessory to complete your race day attire! On the other hand, if you’re heading to the beach you may need a sun hat, in which case the Hemley Fedora is essential to your beach attire. Otherwise, a classic baker boy cap or the Suffolk Fedora Feather Wrap offers an understated style making it the perfect choice for casual everyday outings.
Don’t Overthink…
Finally, once you have chosen your Hicks and Brown fedora and begin to feel confident to wear it regularly, you’ll soon realise how good it feels and looks! In other words, you don’t need to hold off for an occasion. Instead, wear it on your morning walk, when running everyday errands, as well as shopping etc! Besides, who says you need to save your fedora for a special occasion? Certainly not us!
2. Choosing The Right Size
Another key point is achieving a comfortable fit. To do this, use a soft tape measurer to take your head circumference. Firstly, place the tape around your head just above your ear and across the middle of your forehead so that it is completely circling your head. Secondly, hold the tape firmly (but not too tight) exactly where your fedora will sit. Finally, make a note of the measurement. If you fall in-between sizes, we recommend choosing the size up. Alternatively, you can place a hat resizer within the inner band for a better fit.
Once you have your head circumference, you can compare it to the Hicks & Brown size guide.
3. Caring For Your Hat
With attention to detail and the right care, hats boast excellent longevity, especially Hick and Brown hats. Undeniably as an everyday accessory, it is likely your fedora will get caught in the occasional light rain shower. Do not worry, these exceptional fedoras are crafted with water resisting properties. If your fedora does get wet, simply shake it off and allow it to dry thoroughly and naturally indoors, in other words, do not apply direct heat.
When it comes to cleaning your hat, a lint roller will remove dust. Whereas for stains or muddy marks, a hat brush or damp cloth should do the trick.
Finally, to store your fedora, lay it flat with nothing resting on the top or hang it from a wall hook. Remember, do not store in direct sunlight as it may damage the colouring!
To sum up, once you find the right style hat for you, you can totally be a “hat person”! As shown above, a Hicks and Brown fedora boasts effortless chic that you are sure to love styling throughout the seasons!
Without hesitation, explore our collection linked below. Besides, now that you are on your way to becoming a hat person, you can never own too many hats!
