The Art of Wearing a Hat

The Forgotten Language of Hats

Hats have long been among the most important and symbolic pieces of clothing. Each profession, each social status had its distinct headwear: from the king’s crown to the worker's flat cap, each person wore their story on their head. The choice of trimmings and the way it was worn highlighted character traits and personality, and everyone understood this language.

In the 1960s, hats lost their luster, replaced by hairstyles, tanning, and the desire for freedom. They were then seen as symbols of conformity. Yet, a few artists and creatives continued to capture their magic and reinterpret it, restoring hats' expressive power.

Thanks to these enthusiasts, hats are reclaiming their place today. Freed from old conventions, they have become symbols of freedom and personal expression. A good hat is a true style statement. Although many hesitate, fearing they’ll make a misstep, our mission as milliners is to guide them in choosing and wearing hats with elegance.

Express Your Style

Positioned at the top of your outfit, the hat adds a decisive, finishing touch to your look. Choose quality and take care of it; it will be with you for life. Many think they don’t have a “hat head,” but it's often because they’ve never found the right style.

A hat elevates even the simplest outfit and gives you a polished look. Paired with a beautiful dress or an elegant suit, it enhances your appearance. With a bolder outfit, it makes you a true style icon.

Enhance Your Gaze

Hats frame your eyes, adding intensity and depth to your gaze. They create a halo of color and texture, enhancing your expressions.

To make the most of this wonderful accessory, it’s essential to know how to wear it. This is where positioning the hat reveals its full potential in serving your style.

How to Wear Your Hat

1 - Set the Right Mood

The hat is the finishing touch to an outfit; we recommend avoiding trying it on with inappropriate clothing.

Because You Don’t Try On a Hat in Pajamas

A hat dramatically changes the image you have of yourself. It’s normal to feel a bit uncomfortable at first. Take the time to get used to it, to gain confidence and look natural. To avoid amplifying this initial impression, try your hat on when you’re well-groomed, awake, with makeup or freshly shaved.

2 - Place the Hat Straight on Your Head

Start by placing it on your head, perfectly horizontal, holding it by its brim.
Ensure the hat's crown sits just above your ears and about a finger's width above your eyebrows.

The Right Size Makes All the Difference

A hat should fit well without being too tight. If it’s too big, it will fall over your ears and look like a costume. If it’s too small, it will sit atop your head. In both cases, it’s likely to blow away with a gust of wind.

Take the time to find the right size; it makes all the difference for your hat-wearing experience.

3 - Adjust the Angle

It’s tempting to wear your hat straight, but that rarely looks flattering. When you tilt it, you add energy and complexity, transforming your appearance. For a classic look, keep it straight.

Hats are meant to be tilted. It’s the most important trick for feeling at ease with your hat.

"Angles are attitudes" - Frank Sinatra

Looking at old photos, everyone wore their hat differently, expressing their personality and emotions. It’s a subtle art worth exploring.

Knowing how to wear a hat means knowing how to position it. The angle is crucial, conveying unique energy. It’s through the hat's tilt that your style truly changes, making each hat unique on each head.

Classic / Straight Well-centered, the hat sits about 1 cm above your eyebrows and 1 cm above your ears. This shows a neutral attitude that inspires trust.
	Slight Tilt Tilt it slightly to one side for an elegant, subtle touch. Make sure your hat touches one ear and sits 2-3 cm higher on the other side. It’s often enough to add a sparkle to your look.
Bold Tilt Tilted further, you adopt a more theatrical look. Italians are great fans of this style, with a carefree attitude that always makes an impression.
	Forward (Gangster) Tilted forward, the hat gives a mysterious, powerful look. Don’t pull it too low to avoid covering your gaze completely.
Towards the Back (Irish) Wear your hat towards the back for a carefree, relaxed, and friendly look. It creates a halo around your face, adding softness and elegance. By placing it further back on the skull and letting your scalp show, you give off a laid-back, disheveled attitude.
	The Rakish Angle The “rakish angle” is a subtle hat tilt, positioning it slightly back and to one side. It adds a mischievous, slightly rogue touch, like a wink your hat would give. Humphrey Bogart or Frank Sinatra were big fans of this look.

Build Your Confidence

Wear your hat with confidence and assurance. A hat is an accessory that adds personality and style to your look.

Wear It Proudly!

Everyone has moments where they worry about what others think of them. But if you can keep those thoughts at bay, you’ll find that wearing a hat is extremely easy.

The more you adopt the right mindset, the more likely you are to wear it often, and the more you’ll gain self-confidence. Eventually, it will feel natural to wear hats daily until you feel bare when going out without one. There will be no going back: you wear the hat.