A Great Summer Hat Is a Non-Negotiable Accessory

The summer hat should be a non-negotiable accessory. Hear me out. This is a kill-two-birds-with-one-stone kind of accessory. And honestly, I wish I wore them religiously in my teen years (hello sun spots!). Now in my adult life, I’m well aware that the summer hat pulls together an outfit quickly; keeps you shaded from the sun; and protects your skin, all at the same time (some styles excluded).

Summer is the season of straw for me, although I also like a cotton wide-brim, even a chic baseball cap at times. The summer hat—weather straw, cotton, or cap—goes from the hiking trail to the beach to a nice lunch out, and is also perfect for gardening outside—all of the summer activities you’ve lined up for yourself. My particular style embraces a straw hat, whether wide-brimmed, short-brimmed, and visor.