This hat is even better than I had hoped. The brim is big enough to shade my eyes, but still small enough to give the look I want. It is also super warm and fits well. I sometimes find hats in the stores too small, and this fits great, and even fits well with my hair in a ponytail or bun without ruining my do. It is big enough to cover my ears well as well as the back of my neck if my hair is up.  It is very warm so it will only work for winter, but that is fine, because I am happy to finally have a cute hat that will keep me warm on the coldest days!