Short and slender: An individual with short and slender build will need to stay away from a low crown; it will personify their lack of height and give them a child-like appearance. This person would look great in a cowboy hat with a slightly taller crown and a brim that flatters their face shape.
Tall and slender: This person should avoid a very high crown so as not to accentuate their height. The taller person should also choose a brim that is a little wider than a shorter person.
Short and stocky: A person with this build should choose a cowboy hat with a slightly narrow brim to create the continuation of the vertical line of the body. A cowboy hat with a wide brim would make their body look shorter yet.
Tall and stocky: A cowboy with this build will be just fine in a cowboy hat with a fuller crown and a moderately wide flatset brim.
Tall and sturdy: These cowboys need plenty of cowboy hat. A full cowboy hat with a large crown and moderate brim is their best bet
When shopping for your cowboy hat, be sure to go to a quality western wear store (if you have one locally) or, I would suggest shopping online for cowboy hats at Sheplers.com. For many years my friends and I have purchased our cowboy hats from this website. It’s very user-friendly and we always find exactly what we want.