The Top 17 Beach Hats to Shield You In Style
The perfect finishing touch to your beach look.
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When packing for the beach, hats are crucial, both to top off your look and to protect you from the sun. If you still haven't found a sun hat to your liking or in your price range, we've got you covered. We sifted through tons of hats available online and selected the best ones, ahead, based on style, function, price, and reviews. Before you even think about laying out in the sun this season, make sure you're armed with one of the hat options below.
This hat has excellent reviews in terms of being lightweight, adjustable, and easily packable. It comes in 22 different colors, so you can theoretically get one to match every one of your outfits. The hat can be dressed up or down by swapping out your bikini for a cute dress.
Summer travel hat problems are not an issue with this one. It rolls up neatly for your tote bag or suitcase, and when you need it, it pops right back into shape. A classic straw hat with a wide brim, you can wear it with practically anything.
Swap out your cold-weather beanie for this bright and quirky terrycloth bucket hat from Lack of Color. This is a simple accessory that can easily be worked into any beach or warm-weather outfit.
The next time a strong gust of wind threatens to knock your hat off and send you scrambling to chase it across the sand, tighten the straps on this wide brim sun hat. It can be easily folded into your backpack or beach tote and will still pop back to its original shape.
Your sporty side doesn't stop at the beach, so opt for a lightweight cap in place of the traditional straw sun hat. This one from Adidas is vented, moisture-wicking, provides UPF 50, and comes in a lot of fun colors.
A fun accessory for your itsy-bitsy bikini: A colorful canvas hat that not only will grab everyone's attention but will block your face and shoulders from the UV rays all summer long. Lucky for you, this hat comes in 34 colors—one to match each of your swimsuits.
For those planning destination parties at the beach or a pool, this is the perfect hat. It rolls up for easy packing, provides plenty of coverage, and stays put.
Hat Attack Frayed Edge Crusher Hat
Hat boxes are inconvenient when you're trying to travel light, so pick a hat that's easily foldable and won't crease. This one comes suitcase-approved!
This bucket hat is made from 100 percent cotton and is reversible, so you're getting two looks in one. For a little pick-me-up, show off the printed side. The hat is windproof and comes with a detachable wind lanyard if you don't want the straps dangling by your face.
The cutout at the top of this hat is best for those who want their hair to get some sun, but not their face. Plus, the hole allows heat to escape from your head on super hot days. Though the hat is easily packable, some reviewers have said fold marks do appear and it doesn't hold up well against the wind.
This reversible bucket hat has two sides: A printed one, like this one with daisies, and an inner black lining. The navy floral print has a retro vibe; and with more than 22 colors and prints to select from, you won't have trouble finding the best one for your summer wardrobe.
The soft pink ribbon on this sun hat is a charming addition to your beach-day look. Its woven straw material makes the hat look more natural and gives it that beachy feel.
These floppy hats have cute little phrases written across the brim for those who love being on vacay. They'll hold its shape because of the harder material, and they come in a variety of sayings. One note: This hat is suited for people with smaller heads and less hair.
We've been on the hunt for a plain white bucket hat and, not surprisingly, found our new favorite on Amazon. This one has a frayed edge for extra design effect and can easily be folded away into your work tote once you arrive to the office. Style with your favorite striped shirt.
The best part about this straw hat is definitely the fringed edges that add an interesting detail to the accessory. Given the short brim, it might not provide full face coverage, but it will look great on the 'gram.
This hat works for both the beach and for any outdoor wedding you're attending this year. The ribbon can be switched out for fancier occasions to match whatever you're wearing and the brim is neither too wide nor too small. It's durable, thin, light, and perfectly floppy.
It'll be easy to maintain a distance of six feet apart with this oversized brim hat. Not only will it keep the pool- or beach-goers at bay, you'll be protected from the sun's rays all summer long.
