Weight loss / gain and hat size

[Classified00]

Howdy,

Is there a magic formula that shows a relationship between hat size and weight loss / gain? For example, if you lose / gain X amount of weight, then you increase / decrease one hat size. [huh]

I ask because I'm taking off a few (read many) pounds and I'm wondering what effect it will have on my hat size.

Thanks,

 

[daizawaguy]

Generally should not be reflected in a hat size change, other than if you really lose/gain a very large amount and have fat accumulate on your head. A very small change however can be felt, and this leads to some exageration.

 

[High Pockets]

I lost about 35 pounds this past winter and my head swelled up!

 

[Colby Jack]

I recently cut my hair really short and I'm losing weight....normally I'm a 7 5/8....but a 7 1/2 fits well again....[huh]

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I recently cut my hair really short and I'm losing weight....normally I'm a 7 5/8....but a 7 1/2 fits well again....[huh]

true, hair length will have more to do with how a fedora fits than weight loss or gain.

 

[LaMedicine]

Here's the link to an older thread on this subject, which includes another link to another older thread on the subject.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=29979

 

[Dewhurst]

For example, if you lose / gain X amount of weight, then you increase / decrease one hat size. [huh]

No, there is no "magic" formula. Your overall body fat percentage can and for many people does affect a hat size. But not everyone. The most important thing is how your body retains weight.

I have lost 84 pounds in the last 15 months, and my hat size has not changed one millimeter!!!

 

[Classified00]

Thanks all!