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Most hats are cut for an average 22-23 inch head, which leaves a genuinely small head (under 22 inches / 56cm) swimming in a one-size hat no matter how it’s styled. These eight split into hats made in true petite/XS sizes and adjustable one-size hats with an internal drawstring or cinch that reliably takes them down small.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wallaroo Petite Victoria Wide Brim Sun Hat | $50-$55 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Tilley TH8 Charlotte Hemp Sun Hat, Small | $55-$90 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Betmar Classic Wool Beret, X-Small | $20-$25 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Goorin Bros Wool Newsboy Cap, Size S | $40-$85 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Physician Endorsed Sanibel Adjustable Sun Hat | $18-$36 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Physician Endorsed Sunchaser Adjustable Hat | $55-$61 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat, Small/Medium | $35-$50 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Scala Collezione Raffia Cloche | $20-$45 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Wallaroo Petite Victoria Wide Brim Sun Hat
A wide-brim sun hat cut specifically in Wallaroo’s petite pattern, fitting a 54-55cm (XS/S) head rather than relying on an adjuster.
- True petite XS/S crown, fits 54-55cm
- UPF 50+ sun protection
- Packable, washable straw-blend
- Cut small from the pattern, not just cinched down
- Single size range; won’t work below 54cm
Tilley TH8 Charlotte Hemp Sun Hat, Small
Tilley’s hemp sun hat comes in true graduated sizes down to Small (fits roughly 55cm), with a chin cord to keep it secure.
- Graduated sizing to Small (55cm)
- Breathable hemp fabric, UPF 50+
- Chin cord included
- Genuine small size, not an adjustable one-size guess
- Sizing runs slightly small per Tilley’s own guidance, worth sizing up if between sizes
Betmar Classic Wool Beret, X-Small
A classic wool beret sold in an X-Small size, a rare true small in a warm winter hat style rather than just summer sun hats.
- X-Small size
- 80% wool construction
- Floral accent trim
- One of the few true small sizes in a cold-weather style
- Beret style only; not a sun-protection hat
Goorin Bros Wool Newsboy Cap, Size S
Goorin Bros sells its newsboy caps and beanies down to a genuine Small/XS, a fitted option outside the sun-hat category.
- True Small size available across styles
- Wool blend construction
- Structured cap style with an actual small fit, not adjustable-only
- Availability of XS/S varies by specific style and season
Physician Endorsed Sanibel Adjustable Sun Hat
A one-size sun hat with an internal drawstring that cinches the crown down, one of the cheapest adjustable options that reliably reaches a small head.
- Internal adjustable drawstring
- UPF 50+
- Packable straw-blend
- Very low price for a UPF-rated adjustable hat
- Adjustable fit isn’t as precise as a true petite pattern
Physician Endorsed Sunchaser Adjustable Hat
A step up from the Sanibel in Physician Endorsed’s line, same adjustable-fit approach in a different silhouette.
- Adjustable head-size drawstring
- UPF 50+
- Packable
- More style variety than the entry-level Sanibel
- Priced above the Sanibel for the same adjustable-fit mechanism
Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat, Small/Medium
An outdoor-brand adjustable hat with Sunday Afternoons’ StretchBack sizing, letting the strap take a Small/Medium down to a genuinely small fit.
- StretchBack adjustable sizing
- UPF 50+
- Available in a Small/Medium size band
- Built for active outdoor use, not just casual wear
- Adjustable strap, not a true petite pattern
Scala Collezione Raffia Cloche
A structured cloche style with a naturally smaller, closer-fitting crown shape that tends to suit small heads better than wide-brim styles.
- Raffia weave
- Cloche silhouette (close, rounded crown)
- Cloche shape flatters a small head without needing a size adjustment
- Fewer brim-shading options than a wide-brim sun hat
Buying tips
- If your head measures under 22 inches (56cm), look specifically for the words petite, XS, or a graduated Small size, not just ‘one size fits most’.
- An internal drawstring or elastic toggle (Physician Endorsed, Sunday Afternoons) can take a one-size hat down small, but it won’t fit as precisely or sit as low-profile as a hat cut small from the pattern (Wallaroo Petite, Tilley Small, Betmar XS).
- Cloche and beret shapes have a naturally closer crown than wide-brim sun hats, worth trying if wide brims keep sliding down over your eyes.
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