Article: Which hat suits your face shape?
Which hat suits your face shape?
Andora Style Guide — 8 min read
You've found the hat you love. But does it love you back? Here's how to make sure it does - every single time you put it on.
"People will stare. Make it worth their while."
That's easy to say - but the hat that makes you unforgettable isn't just about colour or shape. It's about how that hat works with your face. The right hat frames you. The wrong one fights you.
At Andora, we make handcrafted hats for women who want to make a statement. Not a quiet one. So let's make sure yours lands perfectly. Here's your no-nonsense guide to finding the hat that was basically made for your face.
Before you start: How to Figure Out Your Face Shape
- Pull your hair back - You need a clear view of your full face, hairline to chin. A mirror works, but a selfie in good light is even better.
- Look at the outline - Is your face wider at the top, the middle, or the bottom? Does it taper to a point at the chin or stay angular? Note the overall silhouette.
- Find yourself below - Six shapes, six sections. Pick the one that sounds most like you and read on. Your hat match is waiting.
01 — Oval Face: The one who can pull off anything
Lucky you. Oval faces are considered the most balanced - gently wider at the cheekbones, a softly rounded jaw, and proportions that just work. If this is you, almost every hat style will look great. Your only job is picking the vibe.
The Andora collections were basically designed with you in mind. Both the wide straight brim of the Rancher and the curved fedora-style Mustang sit beautifully on oval faces.
Top pick: The Mustang Our signature fedora-style hat. The curved brim and structured crown sit in perfect harmony with the balance of an oval face.
Also great: The Rancher The straight, wide brim of the Rancher adds drama without competing with your features. A statement in every colour.
Andora tip: Your real choice isn't about fit - it's about mood. Going bold? Pitch Black Mustang. Soft and sun-soaked? Sandstone Rancher. You've got the face for all of it.
02 — Round Face: Add height, own the room
Round faces have soft, curved lines with a width and length that are close to equal - full cheeks, a rounded jaw, a gentle forehead. The goal with hats is to add visual height and create a little elongation. Think: upward, not outward.
Hats with a taller crown or an asymmetric angle are your best friends. The structured crown of the Mustang is ideal - it draws the eye up and gives your look instant length.
Best match: The Mustang The raised crown creates height above your face, while the curved brim softens the roundness below. Wear it slightly tilted for maximum effect.
Try this: Dark Olive or Pitch Black Mustang Darker tones draw less attention to width and more to shape. These two colourways are especially slimming and editorial on round faces.
Works for you: tall-crowned hats, hat worn slightly tilted, asymmetric angles, structured brims. Skip these: very wide flat brims, hats worn perfectly straight, anything that adds horizontal width.
Andora tip: Tilt your Mustang slightly to one side - it breaks the symmetry, creates an elegant diagonal line across your face, and honestly just looks cooler.
03 — Square Face: Strong jaw, soft hat
Square faces have a strong angular jawline roughly as wide as the forehead. It's a powerful, striking look — think of it as a canvas that benefits from contrast. Soft curves in a hat create a beautiful tension with your sharp features.
The curved silhouette of the Mustang is a dream here. The rounded crown and sweeping brim draw the eye up and inward, softening the jaw's corners without hiding what makes your face interesting.
Perfect match: The Mustang The curved, fedora-style brim contrasts your angular jaw beautifully. The rounded crown adds softness at the top without being weak.
Unexpected fav: Wild Orchid or Ruby Mustang A coloured hat draws the eye upward and outward — perfect for leading attention away from the jaw. Bold colour, bold woman.
Andora tip: Avoid structured hats worn completely flat and straight across your brow - they mirror the jaw's angularity and make it feel even more prominent. Give your hat an angle.
04 — Heart-Shaped Face: Wide up top, narrow the focus
Heart-shaped faces are widest at the forehead and temples, tapering down to a narrow or pointed chin. The goal is to draw less attention to the width of your upper face and add a little visual presence lower down.
Medium brims work well here - not too wide, not too narrow. Both the Mustang and the Rancher can work beautifully, as long as you're thoughtful about how you wear them.
Great choice: The Mustang (medium brim) Worn back on the head or slightly tilted, the Mustang frames the cheeks without adding width at the temples.
Try this way: The Rancher - worn back Pull it back on your head so the brim clears your temples. The straight line of the Rancher brim then frames the lower half of your face beautifully.
Andora tip: A hat tilted to one side is your secret weapon — it breaks up the symmetry of a wide forehead and pulls attention diagonally across your face. Try it. Seriously.
05 — Oblong / Rectangle Face: Long and striking — wear it wide
Oblong faces are longer than they are wide, with a fairly consistent width from forehead to jaw. A strong, elegant shape - think models, editorial looks, powerful women. Your goal is to add perceived width and break up the vertical length.
The Rancher is your hat. Its wide, flat, straight brim adds horizontal presence and creates a beautiful balance against a longer face.
Made for you: The Rancher The wide straight brim adds horizontal volume exactly where you need it - across the middle of your face. Wear it low for maximum effect.
Wear it like this: Low on the forehead Pull the brim down towards your brows. This shortens the visible face length and frames everything more squarely. Instant editorial moment.
Works for you: wide-brimmed Rancher hats, hat worn low on forehead, horizontal lines and flat brims, low-profile crowns. Skip these: tall crowns, hats pushed high on the head, narrow tight-fitting styles.
Andora tip: The Pearl Rancher or Sandstone Mustang in lighter tones adds warmth and softness to a long face. Try a light colourway if you tend to wear darker hats — the contrast is striking.
06 — Diamond Face: Dramatic cheekbones - frame them right
Diamond faces are widest at the cheekbones, with a narrow forehead and jawline. It's a striking, sculptural shape - rare and genuinely beautiful. The goal is to add a little width at the top and let your cheekbones do the rest of the talking.
Both Andora styles can work here, but it's all about placement. A hat worn back on the head widens the perceived forehead and brings balance to those dramatic cheekbones.
Solid choice: The Mustang - worn back Position the Mustang further back on your head. This exposes the forehead, adds width at the top, and lets your cheekbones lead.
Statement pick: Wild Orchid or Greenstone A coloured hat commands attention at the top of your face — perfect for widening the visual impact of the forehead area.
Andora tip: You have one of the rarest and most photogenic face shapes out there. Don't overthink it - just make sure the hat sits back enough to show your forehead, and let the cheekbones do their thing.
Three rules that apply to every face shape
1. Proportion over perfection The right hat style in the wrong size still won't look great. Make sure the brim width and crown height feel proportional to your overall head. Measure your head circumference before ordering - every Andora hat comes with a clear sizing guide.
2. Fit is everything A hat that squeezes will flatten your features and look forced. A hat that's too loose looks borrowed. Andora hats come with an adjustable drawstring for a precise, comfortable fit - no guessing required.
3. Confidence is the final ingredient We make mistakes. We are chaotic. We are creative. And we are imperfect - and that's exactly what makes Andora women unforgettable. Wear your hat like you meant it. Because you did.
Ready? Find the hat you'll be known for.
