Hat FAQ’s

How can I be confident in my hat?

If you don’t feel confident wearing a large hat, then choose a smaller percher headpiece or halo headband design. Often if you are comfortable in a design you are likely to be more daring the next time you need a hat or headpiece to wear.

What colour hat should I go for so it looks good with my outfit?

This depends on the outfit, but often a lighter or alternative shade of your outfit will work really well. Or a contrasting colour is often favourable for some people. Alternatively, if your outfit has more than one colour choose the highlight colour for your headpiece or hat. If you have chosen a fairly neutral colour or navy or black, you may want to consider adding a pop of colour with your accessories to brighten the look depending on the event you are going to.

What is a headpiece?

A headpiece usually doesn’t have a head size but it is secured using elastic, hairband or comb (or a combination of these fastenings). Often fascinators are made from feathers and usually appear on one side of the head. A headpiece is often more involved than a fascinator and maybe larger and sit on the head to make a statement.

How can I make sure my headpiece is secure on my head/in my hair?

We always recommend giving yourself 10-20 minutes before you leave for your event to put your hat/headpiece on, as you don’t want to rush this process because you want it to be comfortable and secure so you can forget about it. We will always go through the process of how to wear your hat/headpiece when you are in the studio with us. If you have chosen your hat online and we haven’t seen you face-to-face, we would be happy to provide a Facetime/video appointment to go over your hat positioning with you.

Depending on which style you have chosen will determine what type of head fitting is on your design. Hats with a deep crown will sometimes just push onto your head and be secure on their own. They may also have an elastic that runs around the underneath of your hairline for extra security. The majority of our headpieces are on handmade wire headbands, which can be bent and manipulated to fit your head shape and size. We always position our headpieces to sit on the headband at the right angle, so if the handband is sat evenly behind your ears the headpiece will be on your head in the right position. We also add an elastic on the ends of the headband which runs under your hairline at the back to ensure the headpiece is extra secure. We also use the elastic technique and often a comb on our halo headbands.

What do I do if my hat is too big?

If you are ordering a couture piece, then your head size will have been measured and your hat will fit perfectly.

How do I measure my head to get the right head size?

To measure your head, run a tape measure or length of string round the fullest part of your forehead about 1/8″ above your ear, where a hat would naturally fit, measuring in either inches or centimetres.

One thing to keep in mind is that women’s hat sizes are somewhat generic due to variations in both hat and hair styles. If you are unsure about any of our hat sizes please contact us and we will be glad to assist you.

What is bespoke Millinery?

Bespoke Millinery is where a hat is made to order to your specific requirements including your head size, material, colours, and design preference.