Many people are convinced that they don't look good in hats. We get it - especially if you've never really worn a hat before, and it feels like you're entering a brave new world.

However, the correct hat can actually enhance your appearance by balancing out your face shape and frame, whether you've got a full head of hair or not. Here we have guidelines on the best way to wear a hat in order to look your best.

Your facial structure and overall shape are important factors to consider when selecting a hat. If you have a small face, you should choose a smaller hat. Conversely, if you have a large face, you should choose a larger, more dramatic hat. It's all about proportion.

If a hat isn't flattering when you first try it on, you may need to adjust how it is placed on your head. If your face isn’t perfectly symmetrical in appearance (most of ours aren’t), chances are the hat will look better at an angle. Try tilting the hat slightly to the right or to the left. Angle it from every direction and view it from every angle. Experiment until you find the optimal look.

Picking out hats can be overwhelming, especially on a tight budget. You might think you have to break the bank, buying enough hats to match all your outfits. Luckily, this is not the case. With the help of accessories, you can turn one hat into hundreds.

Long hair looks fabulous topped by hats. Here are three of our favorite ways to style your long hair beneath a hat:

Parted in the middle and straight: If you’re wearing a sun hat or wide-brimmed hat. Straight hair balances out the drama of a wider brim.

Wavy and textured: If you’re wearing a fedora, bucket hat or newsboy cap. Added volume enhances the attitude of these types of caps.

Parted to the side and tucked behind one ear: If you’re wearing a cloche or baseball cap. Hair that’s parted and tucked behind one ear enhances the femininity of a cloche and adds a touch of class to a baseball cap.

Short hair and hats can be smashing companions, but it may take a bit of experimenting to land the perfect look. Here are our top three tips for how to wear a hat with short hair:

Let your hair hang out: Whether you’ve got dramatic bangs or an asymmetrical cut, let the length that you have peak out from beneath your hat to add visual interest and soft the overall appearance.

Accessorize with a hat band or scarf: Wrapping a scarf or hat band around the crown of your hat can add a touch of femininity and texture to your outfit, balancing out the stark jut of a brim.

Add some earrings: A fedora, dangly earrings and a pixie cut – is there anything cooler? Hats and short hair practically beg to be complimented by some beautiful jewelry that can help enhance your overall look.