Any person, without any hesitation, will name the size of the clothes or shoes that he wears. But hats are increasingly bought after trying on. Meanwhile, the size of the caps also exist. Do not believe it - look at the label of any new product. How to find out your size and buy a hat that suits you perfectly?
Take measurements
It’s not difficult to measure your own head. To do this, you will need a flexible measuring tape (such are used by tailors) and a mirror. The zero end of the measuring device is applied to the middle of the forehead between the eyebrows, after which we wrap the skull until the tape returns to its original point. Most likely, you get a value ranging from 53 to 58 centimeters. These numbers are your size. If the indicator is slightly less or more, you should be glad for your uniqueness and prepare for the long selection of a suitable headgear. In our country, the size of the caps is indicated in numbers, but abroad, things are different.
American and European headgear sizes
In the USA, all clothing is marked with letters. The standard notation is S, M, and L, of which S is the smallest and L is the largest. Accordingly, the smallest American size is Russian 53-54, and the largest is up to 58 cm. The American grid also has very large sizes of
men's hats. For people with a head circumference of more than 58 cm, products marked XL are available. But typical for ordinary clothes, variations of the largest
size with a few X among hats are not so easy to find. In European countries, headgear sizes are in inches. If you place an order in an online store, be sure to use the correspondence tables.
Children's hats
The most difficult thing is to choose a hat for the child in his absence. Take measurements in advance, as well as from an adult. If you forgot to do this before going to the store, you can focus on the age of the baby. The size of the caps really echoes the months and years of a child’s life. For newborns under two months old, headgear labeled up to size 38 are suitable. The numbers 40-42 indicate the purpose of the cap for the baby 3-4 months. And so on. Usually on the product packaging there are size matching tables.
The secrets of choosing hats
Now you know
how to determine the size of the caps yourself. But what if the flexible measuring tape is not at hand? It will be successfully replaced by a usual
decorative braid or a simple thread. Just like a measuring tape, we wrap our head around this flexible material. After that, measure with a ruler a piece of tape that was wrapped around the head. If the obtained girth is at the junction of two sizes, choose a larger one. So when trying on: make sure that the elastic of the headgear does not leave marks on the skin and does not press. No need to think that the hat will quickly stretch. Buying a tight headgear can cause headaches and seriously harm your hair. For children (especially the smallest), it is worth choosing hats one size larger. As soon as you notice that the hat is worn with difficulty, you should think about acquiring a new headgear. Soft hats can be purchased without trying, focusing on the size of the caps. But hard hats are always recommended to try on. This type of headgear should ideally sit on you. It is also very important how the chosen model and shape fit your face and figure. Hats also have several basic shapes, and if you make an order via the Internet, it is preferable to choose hats similar to those that you wore earlier.