Movie stars and celebrities may don hats and sunglasses to go incognito, but for the rest of us, a hat can be the easiest accessory to help us get noticed. And this summer, hats are more popular than ever. If you’re not a pro at shopping for toppers, here are a few tips for selecting stylish summer hats.
Straw Sun Hats
Stylish and practical, straw sun hats are available in a plethora of sizes and colors, from sleek fedoras to extra floppy, wide-brimmed styles. Some are a little bit dressy and refined. Others have more coarse weaves with raw edges. The sleeker styles are perfect for outdoor parties with flowy sundresses, smart casual separates and more elegant swim attire (think Vegas!) The “raw” styles are a great complement to cutoffs and tank tops.
Baseball caps
Sure, you’ll want to wear your favorite team’s logo when you’re at the ballpark, but for bad hair- saving days around town, look to sleeker, stylish caps. Since caps are inherently casual, have fun with floral, camouflage, and animal prints; checks, plaid and tweed, rhinestones and even leather! And for that fashionably carefree look, it’s best to leave your hair down and loose.
Dressy Hats
Channel your inner Derby dame. Embellished and often large dressy hats can be the focal point of your look for daytime events such as weddings, showers, formal teas, and ladies’ luncheons. Don’t worry about adding loads of jewelry to your outfit; it’s simply not needed! And if you’re worried about “hat hair,” there’s no reason for it. Unlike men’s hats, modern etiquette doesn’t require you to ever take your hat off.
Not sure if you’re a hat kind of gal? Make a date with your girlfriends to visit your favorite department store or boutique, and have a blast modeling hats. You may just find they’re your new favorite accessory!
