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Best Hats for Summer

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While sunscreen is the most crucial way to protect your skin from the sun, wearing the best summer hats—ranging from beach hats to bucket hats—can also offer essential shade for your face, whether you're relaxing by the pool, enjoying the beach, or j...
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Hat Styles Guide

TIMELESS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S HAT STYLES

 
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Classic hat styles that survived the centuries' ever-changing fashion and still favored in our hatless era. You'll find a brief description of different hat styles with the hat names referring to the same hat, a little history, a tidbit of fun facts,...
Description of Historical Hat Styles
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How to wear a bucket hat

Bucket hats can be both functional sun protection as well as trendy streetwear

 
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The hat is available in so many colors, fabrics, patterns, and variations that you have the option to choose a bucket hat that is true to your style. Whether it’s neutral-colored cotton, a bejeweled and sparkly rainbow-colored version, or a patterned...
How to wear a bucket hat
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Benefits Of Wearing A Hat

Hats protect you from harmful sunburn and keep you warm during cold winter days.

 
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Apart from the trendy fashion statement, a hat is a chic way of completing your ensemble, giving you that extra boost of confidence and a way for you to stand out in the crowd. Of the more practical reasons to don headgear, though, here are a few exa...
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Baseball Cap

Baseball caps are close-fitting hats typically crafted from soft, flexible materials such as cotton, wool, acrylic, or polyester. They consist of several fabric panels stitched together to conform to the shape of the wearer's head. The cap features a...

 
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This cap from '47 features vivid Boston Red Sox graphics embroidered on the crown and bill, which will effortlessly highlight your standing as the most loyal fan.
Women's Boston Red Sox '47 Navy Team Miata Clean Up Adjustable Hat
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This sweat-wicking hat has a wide back opening that fits your ponytail and gives you airflow. Swift fabric is lightweight, four-way stretch, sweat-wicking, and quick-drying. Interior mesh fabric sweatband wicks moisture to help keep you dry
lululemon Women's Fast and Free Ponytail Running Hat
 
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A foam trucker is the perfect summer staple. Vented mesh side panels allow for breathability + an interior sweatband makes it functional + comfortable even on the hottest days. Adjust the strap on the back to find your perfect fit.
Hey Cowboy Foam Trucker Hat
 
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This baseball cap is constructed from organic cotton twill embroidered with "Limited Edition" at the front, and this exclusive collab at the back.
Exclusive Cotton Baseball Cap By The Frankie Shop

Wide Brim Hat

A wide brim hat is going to block the sun while enhancing your summery look. It's practical and chic.

 
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The scalloped, sunshine, sea-loving sun hat of your dreams. Made from a golden wheat straw weave, this dome crown sun hat is perfect for days spent in the sunshine. The highest achievable sun protective rating for fabrics, our UPF 50+ (Australian tes...
Scalloped Dolce Straw Wide-Brim Hat
 
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A modern interpretation of the classic silhouette. The Wide Brim Ecuador Hat makes a strong statement while providing ample shade on hotter days with an extended, full brim.
Wide Brim Ecuador Hat
 
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Handwoven by Ecuadorian artisans, this hat features natural honeycombed straw, creating a breezy openwork texture across its wide brim. Shield your eyes from the afternoon sun on your summer adventures – a timeless accessory for modern times.
Nari Hat - LORO PIANA
 
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Stay away from the rays in this oversized straw hat, featuring a large, floppy brim perfect for all-day lounging by the pool or beach.
Shady Character Packable Wide Brim Hat
 
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Designed in a premium, soft and breathable cotton-linen fabric. Offering unbeatable shade to your face, neck, eyes and shoulders thanks to its generous front brim length of 5" and back brim of 6", this wardrobe staple can be customized to suit your s...
Ultra Wide Cotton Linen Hat UPF50+
 
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Made from 100% cotton canvas and features an exclusive Solbari playful print. It’s durable, structured brim and breathable in the heat, while protecting you from the sun with a generous brim length of 5”. It also features a detachable chin strap and ...
Ultra Wide Tropical Print Sun Hat UPF50+
 
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Bold and beautiful, The Pink Gold Natural Bondi Hat is the perfect mix of neutral and a pop of color for your warm-weather wardrobe. Made from luxe, fine braid wheat straw, it features a wide brim and pinched crown. Throw this on for a beach day or a...
Pink Gold Natural Bondi Hat
 
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Keep the sun rays at bay with the raffia straw Ozzy Lifeguard Hat. Indulge in versatility with the relaxed a-line wide brim hat, where style seamlessly meets functionality. The intricately woven straw boasts a tight weave, providing optimal sun prote...
Ozzy Lifeguard Hat

Bucket Hat

Traditionally made from cotton or wool, bucket hats have a narrow downward sloping brim, sometimes with eyelets over the crown of the head for ventilation.

 
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Upgrade your style with our straw cloche hat. Embellished with a white satin ribbon and floral embroidered tulle on the brim, it adds a touch of refinement to any outfit.
Mini New Kendall bucket hat - MAISON MICHEL
 
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Just as cool as it is classic, this totally timeless bucket hat is featured in a staple silhouette and worn, denim-inspired fabrication for a true lived-in look. Classic silhouette, defined brim, subtly worn fabrication
Kangol Color Burst Ventair Bucket Hat
 
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Made for fun in the sun, this beachy bucket hat from Modern Monarchie is featured in a handwoven toquilla straw with silk ribbon chin straps with beaded details. Bucket style, toquilla straw fabrication, min brim, silk ribbon straps, beaded details
Rio Straw Bucket Hat
 
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The true definition of an effortless essential, this handmade, wear-anywhere bucket hat is featured in a woven straw fabrication with slightly floppy brim for a forever classic style.
En El Mar Bingin Bucket Hat
 
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A classic bucket style with a twist. Alexis is handwoven with 100% raffia straw and finished with a fringed hem. Size: O/S with a velcro size adjuster tucked inside the inner sweatband for a customizable fit.
Wyeth Alexis Straw Hat
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Lana is the packable friendly + breathable bucket hat of the season. This beautiful raffia woven bucket hat is easy to grab + go no matter what the day’s adventures entails. Featuring a sleek + structured yet bendable shape. You'll find yourself livi...
Lana Packable Bucket Hat
 
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You can thank Jacquemus for bringing back the bucket hat — the 'Le Bob Artichaut' is a signature. It's been updated in a frayed cotton twill with a slender drawstring for a utilitarian twist.
Le Bob Artichaut Cotton Bucket Hat By Jacquemus
 
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Crafted from woven raffia and trimmed with leather, 'Le Bob Soli' boasts Jacquemus' expertise in bucket hat craftsmanship. Its slim brim makes it ever-so approachable and easy to wear on the day-to-day.
Le Bob Soli Raffia Bucket Hat By Jacquemus

Visor

Sun visors hats provide great alternatives for sun protection headwear for those who do not like wearing a hat. There are many sun visor styles available from smaller bill sport visors to wide bill, and even all around brim open crown hats. Sun visor...

 
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This visor is woven with a statement, wide-brim design to provide ample shade and a soft, stretchy band to provide further comfort and adjustability.
Cuyana La Toquillera
 
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Keep the sunshine where it should be—out of your eyes—in this sweat-wicking visor. Hot tip: toss the detachable sweatband in the laundry so it's fresh for the next sunny day.
lululemon Women's Woven Visor
 
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Keep it cool in the sun in this functional visor, featured in a woven design and hand-dyed striped fabrication with a foldable and collapsible design and adjustable fabric tie.
Valletta Cabana Visor
 
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Forever cool and classic, this stunning visor is featured in a staple straw fabrication with colorful, textured woven detailing throughout and super defined, trailing ribbon at back for added fashion and function.
Clementine Straw Visor
 
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The perfect blend of cool and classic, this forever staple visor is featured in a structured straw fabrication and super versatile visor style for multiple ways to wear.
Honey Straw Visor
 
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Block the sun with this classic straw visor featured in a speckled woven design with a rounded brim and textured edges.
Island Hopper Speckled Straw Visor

Fedoras

A fedora is a versatile style characterized by a soft, indented top and often a curled brim, making it an incredibly chic accessory.

 
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A go-to travel accessory, made with a looser, softer weave that allows it to hold its shape. Easy to pack, this Packable Ecuador Hat is perfect for weekend trips and faraway travels alike.
Packable Ecuador Hat
 
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The perfect blend of cool and classic, this wear-anywhere fedora hat is featured in a staple straw fabrication with seashell detailing at brim for a coastal-inspired touch.
Seashells Fedora
 
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Be shady with this wide brim straw hat, made in Mexico from natural palm leaves.
Palma Wide Fedora Hat
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Totally fashionable and functional, this straw fedora hat has a wide brim and contrast studded leather band. Top off any fit and stay shady.
Wide-Brim Straw Fedora Hat
 
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The Cara Straw Hat in Toasted is handcrafted for a classic straw touch for any occasion. Handcrafted from Guatemalan palm, this classic fedora, wide brim has sturdy weave so this hat will last for all adventures + for years to come. It features a GP|...
Cara Loren Straw Hat
 
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Crafted with exotic Guatemalan Palm Straw the River is a sturdy, natural colored straw hat shaped into a teardrop fedora crown + wide, flat brim that offers amazing sun protection. Trimmed with a brown, genuine leather chinstrap with a leather slider...
River Guatemalan Palm
 
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This medium-brimmed fedora travels easily and will stay put on breezy days. The supple raffia straw is secured at the back by a leather tab that adjusts to your size. It's the perfect hat for biking and the beach.
Commando Raffia Hat By Lola Hats

Cowboy Hat

The cowboy hat, in its modern form, originated from the traditional sombreros worn by Vaqueros, the Mexican cowboys, who needed protection from the intense sun while herding cattle. Designed with a wide brim and high crown, the cowboy hat was perfect...

 
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Head west with this iconic cowboy hat. Dipped crown, classic upturned brim, embellished chord detailing, and a lightweight straw fabrication. Upgrade your beach hat to this fun style for a dose of personality and shade by the shore.
Fame Straw Cowboy Hat
 
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Totally timeless and effortlessly essential, this forever classic cowboy hat is featured in a staple silhouette and structured straw fabrication for an added touch of texture.
The Oasis Straw Cowboy Hat
 
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A Western-inspired classic, this cowboy hat is featured in a woven straw design with a distressed band and braided suede trim.
Distressed Desert Cowboy Hat
 
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Designed in California by husband and wife duo Michael Hagen and Hedda Staines, WYETH is devoted to best-of-the-best headgea Handwoven with 100% seagrass straw, our Jessica cowboy hat is a closet staple. She features a classic cowboy pinch, structure...
Wyeth Jessica Straw Hat
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Sun Hat

A sun hat (also known as the floppy hat, harvest hat or field hat) is any hat or headgear specifically designed to shade the face, neck and shoulders from direct sunlight

 
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A Tuckernuck exclusive, this bow-trimmed hat offers pretty protection from the sun with a special striped ribbon detail. Wear to the beach with your favorite caftan for a classic, feminine, and practical finishing touch. The best part? It's packable ...
Exclusive Cream Packable Wide Bow Sunhat
 
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Featuring a down brim paper straw dome, cattleman’s crease, sun freckle crown detail, and cotton chin strap for comfort and ease, there is nothing not to love about the Vista Hat White. Wide-brimmed for sun protection yet perfectly lightweight- this ...
The Vista Hat White
 
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Crafted of straw, this oversized sunhat has a wide brim that provides coverage and comfort from the rays, while adding a stylish touch to any look.
Straw Oversized Sunhat
 
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Jolie is a showstopper with an ultra-classic silhouette. Braided from all-natural wheat straw, its unique weave gives this bell-shaped hat depth + texture that continues through the sloped brim. Jolie's bold + beautiful style inspires major confidenc...
Jolie Boater
 
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This 'Pamela' hat is a dramatically oversized design hand-woven with a mid-weight cotton fabric and sure to provide ample protection from harsh sun rays.
Exclusive Pamela Cotton Sun Hat By Marrakshi Life