A hat size starts with your head circumference: the distance around your head where the hat will sit. Measure that first, then compare it with the size information for the specific hat. A letter such as M is not enough on its own to confirm the fit of every style.
1. Measure where you normally wear your hat
Use a soft measuring tape. Wrap it once around your head, just above your eyebrows and above your ears, following the position where you normally wear your hat. Keep the tape level and resting against your head without pulling it tight.
Take the tape off and measure again. Record both readings. If they differ, check the tape position and repeat rather than choosing a size from an uncertain measurement.
Write down your head circumference in both centimeters and inches. If your tape only shows one unit, use the conversion 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters: divide centimeters by 2.54 to get inches, or multiply inches by 2.54 to get centimeters. Keep your measured number rather than rounding it to a hat size.
2. Match your measurement to the individual product page
Compare your head circumference with the product-specific size chart on the hat's page. Use the centimeter or inch measurements listed for that hat; do not assume that a size letter has the same measurement across different styles.
The general Size Guide can help you understand the measuring process, but it does not establish a missing centimeter measurement for a particular hat. If a product page lists only size letters and has no product-specific circumference chart, email support@shopcoldhoney.com before choosing.
3. If you fall between two sizes, ask before ordering
If your measurement falls between the listed sizes, or you cannot get a consistent reading, contact support@shopcoldhoney.com first. Include the product name, your two measurements and the units you used. We do not have a verified rule to recommend sizing up or down for every hat.
Four examples: read the sizes for each hat
These examples show why the size information on the individual page matters. Prices below are in USD and reflect the product pages when this guide was prepared.
- Grey Paisley-Cord Felt Fedora — $99. Listed sizes: S, M, L and XL. Compare your measurement with the product-page size chart; if no centimeter correspondence is provided, contact support before choosing.
- Beige Chain-and-Ribbon Wool Fedora — $99. Listed sizes: S, M, L and XL. Follow this product's size information, and ask support if a product-specific circumference chart is not provided.
- Camel Feather-Trim Felt Fedora — $99. Its page lists XS (54 cm), S (56 cm), M (58 cm), L (60 cm), XL (62 cm) and XXL (64 cm). These measurements belong to this hat and should not be applied to the other examples.
- Contrast-Ribbon Felt Fedora — $89. Listed sizes: S, M, L, XL and 2XL. Use the product-page size chart, and contact support if the centimeter correspondence is missing or you are between sizes.
Before ordering: shipping and returns
We currently deliver only to the United States. Orders ship from China, with an estimated 3 business days of processing followed by 7–15 business days in transit: 10–18 business days in total, subject to the order cutoff, holidays, carrier and customs delays. Standard U.S. shipping is $7.99 USD for orders under $99 USD and free for orders of $99 USD or more.
You may request a return within 30 days of delivery. Email support@shopcoldhoney.com before sending anything back; returns go to China, and the exact return address and instructions are provided privately after your request is approved. After we receive your return, we will let you know within 5 days whether your refund is approved; this is the decision timeframe, not the time for funds to appear in your account. For voluntary returns, items must meet the published return conditions, you pay return shipping unless applicable law requires otherwise, and the original shipping charge is non-refundable. Defective or incorrect items receive a full refund including the original shipping charge.