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The temperature is certainly on the rise, and it’s more important than ever that you take care of your skin. Wearing a hat this period is a great way to elevate your outfit but also to stay sun-smart. Not only can you unleash your inner aesthetic, but you can truly master the latest fashion trends while staying cool in the heat. Whether you’re looking for a timeless beach hat, casual-cool style, or glamorous silhouette made for jet-setting, below, we will guide you through the chicest hat trends of the year. From throwback buckets to supersized straw shapes and brimmed classics, you’ll be sure to find your perfect style.

Boater

A preppier take on the sun hat, this variation usually has a slightly more compact brim and works well for dressier occasions like garden cocktail parties. Embrace the summery sophistication by wearing it with a white free top and tailored pants or a breezy linen dress or jumpsuit.

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Panama hat

This breezy, wide-brimmed number synonymous with Bond villains is perfect for hot, humid temps and beachside locales. It’s a bit more formal than the sun hat, so you can pair it with a flowing maxi or a linen jumpsuit at cocktail hour on your next tropical vacation. SHANNAH

Sun hat

Nothing says languorous poolside glamour like a billowy sunhat. The full-circle brim provides instant shade, while elevating the elegance factor be it with a one-piece swimsuit, a maxi dress, or short shorts and tank. Keep a couple of sun hats in your closet, so you can change up brim widths depending on how strong the sun is.

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Frayed Straw Hat

With an artisanal feel, there’s no denying the allure of a straw hat with frayed detailing at the brim. Whether your taste tends toward a curved silhouette, a floppy style, or a Panama shape, there are myriad versions to choose from both for beach days and city strolls alike. RENEE

Visor

This is your go-to when you want to show off your killer ponytail, top knot, chignon, or braid while also protecting yourself from the sun. Get playful with texture here, a translucent coloured brim and sleek leather band will give you a more contemporary aesthetic, while a woven straw pattern channels a subtler seaside spirit.

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Bucket Hat

Another casual hat infiltrating the world of impeccably woven shapes and brimmed classics, bucket hats have become the coveted accessory trend to try with a nostalgic bend. Though they’re inherently sporty, designers like Dior and Prada proved how elevated and feminine the hat style could be. To wit, stylish fashionistas have demonstrated the bucket hat’s appeal for a stylish summer look; the key is leaning into the minimalist aesthetic.

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The Supersized Straw Hat

No summer hat trend is more statementmaking or glamorous than the supersized straw hat. What has become synonymous with the French label, Jacquemus, billowing brims that extend out past your shoulders, and in some cases, reach arm’s length, are the ultimate in chic sun protection. This XXL take on timeless straw design is one we love for sun-drenched days on the beach, aboard a yacht, or for luxuriating poolside.

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