How to Wear a Deep Crown Hat When Your Head Size Is Small
Jas Fashion > 10 June 2025
At Jas Fashion, our hats are thoughtfully designed for women who have lost their hair due to medical treatments. They’re soft, breathable, and crafted with comfort in mind — using adjustable features, stretchable fabric blends, or knit techniques that offer natural stretch without added pressure.
While the head circumference may fit well, women with smaller head sizes often face a different issue:
“The hat fits securely, but the crown feels too deep — it looks like the hat is swallowing my head.”
This happens when the crown height is proportionally too tall for a petite head. But don’t worry — there are simple and clever ways to style your hat so that it looks and feels just right.
1. Angle the Front Up, Press the Back Down
Tip: Gently angle the front of the hat upwards while pressing the back downwards. This creates a relaxed shape and allows the extra crown material to drape naturally behind the head — adding softness and balance without overwhelming your face.
Ideal for: Soft bakerboy caps, newsboy styles, and slouchy knit hats.
Here are a few customer favourites:
Soft Winter Charm Cap - Sienna
Premium Cotton Slip-on Sleep Cap Beanie
Cotton Beanie Gathered on Side
2. Wear a Hat Liner to Build Up Crown Height
When the crown feels too deep, wearing a hat liner or under-cap can help fill the space at the top. This adds subtle structure and lifts the hat slightly higher, preventing it from sinking too far on your head.
You can also choose hats with a padded or gathered crown to add natural lift.
Here are a few customer favourites for crown lift:
– The Jas Bamboo Hat “Leslie” – soft, stretchy, and softly structured
– Swirly Beanie Hats – create visual volume with layered folds
3. Stitch or Pin the Crown at Your Preferred Depth
Once you’ve found the perfect fit, you can secure the shape by adding a small hand stitch or discreet safety pin at the back of the crown. This keeps the fabric in place and ensures your hat stays at the same depth each time you wear it.
This technique is especially helpful for soft hats with flexible backs — easy to shape without damage and ideal for styles that shift or sit too low on small heads.
Here are a few customer favourites:
Retro-inspired Cotton Cloche Hat Betty
Double Button Jersey Jockey Hat
Simplicity Cotton Skull Beanie
4. Pinch and Secure the Lining to Reduce Crown Depth (Without Changing the Look)
If your hat has an internal lining, like the one shown in the photo, you can reduce the crown depth from the inside without affecting the external height. Here’s how:
1. Find the Right Amount to Pinch: Use a safety pin to temporarily gather two points of the inner lining. Try the hat on and test it — adjust the gathered amount until the hat no longer sinks too deep. This helps you find the ideal lift for a comfortable and flattering fit.
2. Secure It Discreetly: Once you're happy with the fit, you can either leave the safety pin in place (tucked neatly inside) or stitch the two points together for a more permanent solution.
This trick keeps the crown looking naturally tall — perfect for restoring the illusion of hair volume — but ensures the hat doesn't overwhelm a smaller head.
Image: Demonstrating how pinching and securing the inner lining improves crown fit for petite head sizes.
Here are a few customer favourites:
Retro-inspired Cotton Cloche Hat Betty
Foldable Linen Wide Brim Sun Hat
Linen Deep Crown Bucket Hat with Chin Strap
Final Thoughts
If you're wearing a hat with a deep crown and have a small head size with no hair, these tips can make a big difference. A few quick adjustments — angling the hat, adding height with a liner, or securing the crown — can transform both the comfort and the look of your hat.
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