2026-06-29T06:25:40Z https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/ratio-of-large-hats-to-small-hats?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A369128&feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:hatacademy.com,2025-04-09:6485913:Comment:369128 2025-04-09T10:44:24.934Z Brice Lodugnon https://hatacademy.com/profile/BriceLodugnon

<p>Hello ,</p> <p>How is everything with you, my name is Brice Lodugnon,I picked interest on you after going through your short profile and deemed it necessary to write you immediately. I have something very vital to disclose to you, but I found it difficult to express myself here, since it's a public site. Could you please get back to me on:(bricelodugnon490@gmail.com) for the full details.</p> <p>Have a nice day<br/>Brice Lodugnon.</p>

<p>Hello ,</p> <p>How is everything with you, my name is Brice Lodugnon,I picked interest on you after going through your short profile and deemed it necessary to write you immediately. I have something very vital to disclose to you, but I found it difficult to express myself here, since it's a public site. Could you please get back to me on:(bricelodugnon490@gmail.com) for the full details.</p> <p>Have a nice day<br/>Brice Lodugnon.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-10-19:6485913:Comment:25758 2012-10-19T15:23:14.900Z Bridget Early https://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly

<p>More or less hair does make a difference, however, some women just genetically have larger or smaller heads.  When hats are made to fit the "average" head size, I find that they generally don't fit anyone well, unless it is the "average head size" Head sizes can also change over the years.  Our heads can actually gain or lose in size depending on a variety of reasons.</p>

<p>More or less hair does make a difference, however, some women just genetically have larger or smaller heads.  When hats are made to fit the "average" head size, I find that they generally don't fit anyone well, unless it is the "average head size" Head sizes can also change over the years.  Our heads can actually gain or lose in size depending on a variety of reasons.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-10-16:6485913:Comment:25465 2012-10-16T16:41:39.503Z Bridget Early https://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly

<p>I have just started attending events, so I am still trying to find the proper number of hats and the best methods.  The last event that I attended was a special interest group with about 130 attendees.  I took most of the hats that I had in stock between 45-50 hats.  I would have taken more, had I had more time to prepare.  I would have sold more had I had more hats in larger sizes.  I try to assist customers with trying on hats, because it both allows an opportunity to educate the customer,…</p>

<p>I have just started attending events, so I am still trying to find the proper number of hats and the best methods.  The last event that I attended was a special interest group with about 130 attendees.  I took most of the hats that I had in stock between 45-50 hats.  I would have taken more, had I had more time to prepare.  I would have sold more had I had more hats in larger sizes.  I try to assist customers with trying on hats, because it both allows an opportunity to educate the customer, and helps protect the hat from rough handling.  I have learned however, that when customers converge in a large number, it just isn't always possible to give them the individual attention that I would like.  Some just seem to prefer to "do it on their own."  I try not to hover to the point that it discourages them from trying on hats. I think it is always a balancing act.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-10-15:6485913:Comment:25422 2012-10-15T19:57:26.596Z Cynthia G Peacock https://hatacademy.com/profile/CynthiaGPeacock

<p>I think you make a great point.  If you're going to make a custom made hat, it defeats the purpose to try to fashion some sort of one size fits all type affair.  How many hats do you usually try to bring to a venue?  Do you let customers try them on independently, or do you work with each customer personally?  </p>

<p>I think you make a great point.  If you're going to make a custom made hat, it defeats the purpose to try to fashion some sort of one size fits all type affair.  How many hats do you usually try to bring to a venue?  Do you let customers try them on independently, or do you work with each customer personally?  </p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-10-15:6485913:Comment:25419 2012-10-15T18:50:59.761Z Bridget Early https://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly

<p>Yes, you can make a larger hat somewhat smaller, and I do occasionally use adjustable hat bands, but try to refrain from using larger hats for smaller hat sizes, because I am a member of the 21" club and I find that larger hats just do not do a small head justice.  A larger size hat just looks like a bucket on me. When I make smaller hat sizes I generally lower the crown as well as reduce the size of the brim scaling the hat to a smaller head and face.  I purchased a lot of 5  hat blocks…</p>

<p>Yes, you can make a larger hat somewhat smaller, and I do occasionally use adjustable hat bands, but try to refrain from using larger hats for smaller hat sizes, because I am a member of the 21" club and I find that larger hats just do not do a small head justice.  A larger size hat just looks like a bucket on me. When I make smaller hat sizes I generally lower the crown as well as reduce the size of the brim scaling the hat to a smaller head and face.  I purchased a lot of 5  hat blocks with 3 of the larger hat blocks the other day and am anxiously waiting for their arrival.  I think they will go a long way to helping me fit my larger head size customers.  I just don't think there is an easy way around the varied hat sizes and it may be a toss up as to how many of the larger sizes to take to events.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-10-13:6485913:Comment:24586 2012-10-13T15:52:34.974Z Cynthia G Peacock https://hatacademy.com/profile/CynthiaGPeacock

<p>Good discussion.  As a member of the 24-inch club, I've learned that size (and shape) does matter.  :)  You are right!  Even though the pillbox isn't a head-size hat (typically), it needs to be bigger - just so the proportion looks right.  When you put a smaller pillbox hat on a larger head, it looks like a kid's birthday hat.  And even though it's not quite the style any longer, if you have a fat head (like mine), I think it looks better tilted back a little bit.  And you're doubly right…</p>

<p>Good discussion.  As a member of the 24-inch club, I've learned that size (and shape) does matter.  :)  You are right!  Even though the pillbox isn't a head-size hat (typically), it needs to be bigger - just so the proportion looks right.  When you put a smaller pillbox hat on a larger head, it looks like a kid's birthday hat.  And even though it's not quite the style any longer, if you have a fat head (like mine), I think it looks better tilted back a little bit.  And you're doubly right about saucer hats.  I think they look great and fit just about everyone - just not a very wintry hat.  Putting an adjustable headband in your hats can help you fit a larger number of people.  You can't make a small hat larger, but you can may a larger hat somewhat smaller.  I think you could probably get away with bringing 22-1/2 and 24.  In a pinch, there are products that millinery supply houses carry that can reduce the head size.  Having that available during your fitting may be helpful.  I use it a lot in theater work.  I do think there are two things going on.  The first and most fundamental is making sure the hat fits on the head.  The second and more difficult is making sure that the hat suits the head.  I dunno' about a 24-inch head being typical.  Most of my friends have 22-inch heads, which is just fine with me because it makes borrowing my hats impossible!  </p>