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Fun Print
Lack of Color Wide-Brimmed Cotton Canvas Bucket Hat
Fun Print
Lack of Color Wide-Brimmed Cotton Canvas Bucket Hat
Lack of Color’s wide-brimmed floral bucket hat was worn by everyone last summer. We wouldn’t be mad if history repeated itself with this year’s abstract green print.
Customer review: “Really cute, perfect summer hat to help shield against the sun.”
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Patchwork Knit
Peoaieh Floral Crochet Hat
Patchwork Knit
Peoaieh Floral Crochet Hat
If 2023 feels like the year of the crochet, that’s because it is. From the runaways to your favorite celebrities, everyone seems to be donning their best knits. What better way to hop on the train than with this cute crochet hat?
Customer review: “Obsessed with the colors, the way it fits, and feels. It’s exactly like the picture and exactly what I expected so I’m more than happy with that. I’ve gotten sooo many questions and compliments on this hat whenever I wear it. Buy it now!!!! You’ll be obsessed!”
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Iconic Emblem
’47 New York Yankees Cap
Iconic Emblem
’47 New York Yankees Cap
A classic style so versatile you’ll want to buy one for you and your beau.
Customer review: “Hats are kinda like sunglasses…or jeans. They are not created equal and they don’t look good on everybody. But this hat is designed really nice. I’ve had compliments while wearing this hat, which never happens when I’m wearing other hats. Better get the hat.”
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Shabby Chic
boderier Cotton Bucket Hat
Shabby Chic
boderier Cotton Bucket Hat
A tried and true classic: the bucket hat. This wide-brim option comes in seven other hues if you’re feeling colorful.
Customer review: “Bought for an eight-day cruise but I’ll be wearing it all summer.”
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She’s a Rainbow
Adela Boutique Foldable Wide Brim Colorful Crochet Straw Hat
She’s a Rainbow
Adela Boutique Foldable Wide Brim Colorful Crochet Straw Hat
Why would you want to taste the rainbow when you could wear it?
Customer review: “This gave me the sun coverage I expected on the back of my neck and face. It is bright, colorful, and well-stitched. The fold marks from initial packaging were hard to get removed even after several soakings. Hat was easy and lightweight to pack.”
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Classic Structure
L*Space Dean Hat
Classic Structure
L*Space Dean Hat
You can’t go wrong with a structured straw hat. This particular option will look good poolside with a drink in hand.
Customer review: “Perfect hat!! Gorgeous! Love! Fits great. Has an an adjustable band inside to fit any size”
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Suave in Straw
Brixton Joanna Hat
Suave in Straw
Brixton Joanna Hat
Now 23% Off
Found: a hat that will look just as good at the beach as it would at a laid-back soirée with friends.
Customer review: “I have looked endlessly for a nice fitting hat and this did not disappoint!! The fit is great, it feels comfortable and the length of the brim is perfect for actually shading my face and neck from the sun.”
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Travel Friendly
Madewell Packable Visor
Travel Friendly
Madewell Packable Visor
A visor that’s both sporty and beachy. Talk about a win-win.
Customer review: “I really like Madewell products and thought this looked perfect. The color matches, it’s good quality and fits great (adjustable). My only concern is that I wish the brim was more sturdy.”
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Back to Black
rag & bone Addison Baseball Cap
Back to Black
rag & bone Addison Baseball Cap
A high-end take on the classic baseball cap, you’ll want to wear this one year-round.
Customer review: “Perfect fit and very comfortable. Bill length is just right... Not too short or too long.”
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Fedora-ble
Lanzom Panama Fedora Beach Hat
Fedora-ble
Lanzom Panama Fedora Beach Hat
Now 13% Off
The classic fedora feels new with a black ribbon addition that’ll be a charming touch to your beach-day look.
Customer review: “This hat is perfect for every day as well as the beach! I didn’t think the brim would be wide enough to shade my face and neck but it does.”
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Best-Selling Visor
Simplicity UPF 50+ Wide Brim Roll-up Straw Sun Visor
Best-Selling Visor
Simplicity UPF 50+ Wide Brim Roll-up Straw Sun Visor
A summer getaway in your future? Opt for this easy-to-roll visor that can pack tightly alongside your bikinis and sandals in your go-to weekender bag.
Customer review: “Great purchase! Stays on my head even in the high wind at the beach! Nice sun coverage of my face and shoulders! Very happy I bought this hat!”
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Ribbon Tie
Generic Women Raffia Wide Brim Boater Hat
Ribbon Tie
Generic Women Raffia Wide Brim Boater Hat
You, too, can live out your Regency-era dreams with this straw hat adorned with a ribbon chinstrap.
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She Sells Seashells
Generic Seashells Beaded Beach Hats with Chain
She Sells Seashells
Generic Seashells Beaded Beach Hats with Chain
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Floral Knit
ZLYC Crochet Bucket Hat
Floral Knit
ZLYC Crochet Bucket Hat
Not all summer days are equal. On those rare cooler nights, this thick crochet bucket hat will keep you a little bit warmer.
Customer review: “I love the fit on this hat! It has a good stretch to it! I put a wig on and it definitely didn’t feel too tight. Also the hat goes back to its natural state when you take it off.”
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Messy Bun Friendly
C.C Wide Brim Floppy with Ponytail Hole
Messy Bun Friendly
C.C Wide Brim Floppy with Ponytail Hole
Hair up, face covered. That’s the ultimate way to stay cool in the sun.
Customer review: “This hat is floppy but flops just right to keep the nape of my neck and my ears shaded. The keyhole lets my low bun slip through, and that holds the hat on, even in a breeze.”
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Trucker Style
FitCrush Lifestyle Vintage Patch Trucker Hat
Trucker Style
FitCrush Lifestyle Vintage Patch Trucker Hat
The Y2K revival is alive and well. Trucker hats are no exception.
Customer review: “This product arrived in good condition, it was packed properly so the hat was in great shape when it arrived. It was as pictured and clearly made of quality materials.”
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Large & In Charge
San Diego Hat Company Ultrabraid X-Large Brim Hat
Large & In Charge
San Diego Hat Company Ultrabraid X-Large Brim Hat
Now 15% Off
Your favorite beach cover-up and this oversized straw hat would make a great pair.
Customer review: “They really do offer so much sun protection. I have 4 of them now, two for everyday outdoor use and two to keep good and clean for going out. When you wear them, you kinda feel like a work of art, they are very pretty and add a touch of beauty and sophistication to any outfit.”
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Lacey Details
GEMVIE Sun Hat with Chin Strap
Lacey Details
GEMVIE Sun Hat with Chin Strap
Pair this lovely straw bucket hat with a straw beach bag for the perfect summer look.
Customer review: “Beautiful, elegant, well-made but the sun gets through.”
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Denim Diva
GuanGu Cotton Canvas Bucket
Denim Diva
GuanGu Cotton Canvas Bucket
A denim-on-denim combo that makes Justin and Britney circa 2001 look ultra tame.
Customer review: “Luv the different blue Jean colors of this hat and the design. It goes with just about everything and fits well on an average size head. Would definitely buy again.”
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Sporty Shade
CAMOLAND Large Brim Beach Cap
Sporty Shade
CAMOLAND Large Brim Beach Cap
Keep the sun off your nose with this oversized, two-toned visor.
Customer review: “This is a lifesaver. I take it everywhere with me because I have migraine and photophobia and it has helped me on my journey of healing so much I will buy over again.”
Fashion & Luxury Commerce Manager
Bianca Rodriguez is the Fashion & Luxury Commerce Manager at Hearst Magazines, covering fashion, beauty, and more for Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Town & Country. She likes lounging about with a good book and thinks a closet without platform sneakers is a travesty.
Associate Fashion Commerce Editor
Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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