It will be hard to find a fall or winter season that could not be fashionably improved by wearing the perfect fedora.
Amidst all the crazy hat trends surfacing this season like the balaclava- seriously who is wearing this besides Pussy Riot- thankfully there is one uber wearable ultra chic head topper that I can totally get behind, the fedora.
Fedoras made a strong showing on the F/W 18-19 runways. Saint Laurent delivered Classic Hollywood-esc eye-sweeping fedoras, Dolce & Gabbana played with banded, bedazzled and patterned fedoras and models at Michael Kors strutted down the runway in mixed media fedoras (hello leopard x plaid print fedora)!
The right fedora can add that perfect understated cool factor to any look. They are like the chameleons of hats blending well with a multitude of styles. They say yee-haw when paired with a western look, give off those Alexa Chung vibes when worn in a floppy boho style and can ooze silver screen glam when worn with structured silhouettes.
Intrigued? Wanna give a fedora a try this season but not sure where to start?
The most important thing is the fit. You don’t want your fedora to be too tight or too loose. It should fit snugly but not so snugly that it leaves a red mark on your forehead and it should rest about 1/2 way down your forehead. Keep the back brim of your fedora tilted up and the front brim can either be tilted up or left straight.
The crown should rise about three to four inches from your head with about half an inch of space from your hair. The crease (also referred to as the pinch on cowboy hats) should be a valley no deeper than an inch. The brim, for most head shapes, should reach no further than three inches on all sides. And, the band that wraps around is totally optional (but, absolutely recommended).
I personally prefer a fedora with a floppy brim but you can choose a more structured brim as well.
Floppy brims will soften the edges of your face which is great for square shaped faces, while taller fedoras will lengthen a round face.
Got an oval face? Lucky you – most hat styles will look great on you. Long faces should steer away from fedoras with too much height and look for full or upturned brims to add width.
What I’m Wearing: Scotch & Soda Fedora (I nabbed this one at the Premium Outlets Scotch & Soda Boutique here in Vegas for a crazy good price) | Sam Edelman Necklace (which was a gift at the Forum Shops Blogger tour event similar found here) | Donald Pliner RIVVER Velvet Bootie | DOEN Elix Dress | TOPSHOP Velvet Bag |
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50 Comments
I like how the fedora looks on you! Great style! I also love how your outfit coordinates with the fedora. 🙂
Thanks so much Patricia!
I so wish I was a hat person! I love the look of them but can’t put them off to save my life!
You totally can!! Just follow the tips on how to find the “right’ hat for your face/head shape!
I love the color of that hat and you look adorable it in! I wish I could pull of this look but they never look good on me.
It’s all about choosing the right one. Use the tips next time you are in a store and try a few on!
I love this sort of look! The hat gives it a boho feel.
Thanks emily!
I absolutely love hats! I wish people wore them more often. Most of mine are winter hats and a couple that I wear to church on Sundays!
They can really transform an outfit!
I have one, but rarely wear it. After reading this, I’m taking mine out again!
Get it out! Fall is the perfect time of year!
That fedora looks so boho chic on you! I always have a hard time finding the right hat, so maybe I’ll consider a fedora now!
A Fedora is a great choice for fall!
I love how hats can completely transform an ooufti and fedoras have so much personality, they do just that. I have a few, but I forget to wear them!
Totally! They can be magical!
This is such a gorgeous and stylish outfit. Loving the boots a lot.
Thank you so much!
Always drawn to cute hats but only occasionally where them. This one is super adorable and can easily go with so many outfits. Thanks for your advice and tips
Give them a try this season. They can add that extra wow you didn’t know your look was missing.
I love how detailed this is. Fashion is not something I am good at and I’ve always wondered how people determine to use or not to use their fedoras. (Your outfit is gorgeous!)
Awe thank you so much!
Love fedoras in the fall and winter! They go with almost everything too! Really like how you paired it with this dress!
Thank you!!!
I love a good fedora, the one that you have one looks really good on you if it wasn’t for my big hair I definitely wear one.
Awe you can totally find one to wear with big hair- just gotta find the right one!
Out of this world, You look absolutely gorgeous in them. Am not really good in fashion but this seems just so good.
Thank you!
I think fedoras will be here to stay. They add such a nice sweet touch to any outfit. Yours looks really chic with the dress dear. Lovely look!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thank you Jessica!
I would love to be confident enough to wear a fedora, I love the look
You TOTALLY CAN!!!
Tell em, girl. Fedoras will never go out of style!
word.
I honestly am in love with the fedora. It really looks good on you!
Thank you so much!!!
I don’t think I could ever full it off. You look stunning.
Awe thank you!
Great tips! We’ve never been brave enough to wear a fedora but love all the colours out in the high street at the moment x
You could totally wear one! Give it a try this season!
it’s rarely the right weather for a hat here in Georgia. But I love a cute fedora! this one has a beautiful color
Thank you!
I think I only have a couple of hats in my wardrobe and I could definitely use a fedora to my collection. I do like yours, the color is so pretty and it looks so good on you!
Thanks so much!
I love a fedora. This one is such a lovely colour and really suits you
Thanks so much!
We love fedoras and have matching ones, can’t wait till we can start wearing them this season.
So fun right!
I love hats, especially in the winter when you can wear bobble hats to keep your head warm. I have never worn a fedora though – it looks great on you x
Give it a try this season!