In principle, we think you should keep trying different ways of wearing your hat and eventually you will find the look that suits you and the hat.

The most common mistake that people make is not wearing the hat far enough forward on their head.  Too far back and you look like a young child  going to Sunday School!  Take a look at these photos and see how far forward they are wearing their hats.

The designer’s label is at the back of that hat, so this gives a clue about how they think it is to be worn.

Usually, though not always, hats are worn down over the right eye.

Top Australian designer Jonathan Howard, has this to say:

“I always tell people there are no rules to wearing a hat, except to wear it how you like – how it suits you.” Viva magazine, NZH, Dec 16, 2015.

By the way, the hat below is one of his, and you can hire it for $80.00