I’ve always loved hats and happily welcome any opportunity to wear one. Sunny summer days are the perfect excuse!

The best hats can get very expensive. They are made from durable, UV protecting materials that hold their shape, making them perfectly packable for hot weather getaways (simply nest them into the center of your suitcase by surrounding them with folded clothing and even filling the bowl of the hat with socks or other lightweight clothing).

But you don’t have to spend a fortune to find a quality hat.

Typically, the rule of thumb is: the tighter the weave, the longer it lasts. And to make your job finding the perfect look for less easier, I’ve rounded up the best copycat styles at various prices.

 

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Fedora Style Sun Hats

A large brimmed, summer hat beautifully frames your face and when tilted downward, provides a coy, little hiding place as well. Not to mention, all while protecting your skin from harmful rays.

 

Colorfully Striped Hats

When you’re going for glamour, look for a bright, “look at me” color or pattern and an extra wide brim. Choose a color that matches most of your swimwear and/or coverups.

 

Bolero Style Hats

This is the perfect sun hat for windy days by the lake or ocean. The large brim protects you from the sun’s rays while the necklace-like bolero keeps it from blowing away.

 

Straw Cowboy Hats

Whether you’re heading off to Frontier Days, kicking back at the farm, or just watching the kids play soccer, a straw cowboy hat invokes a cool, casual attitude while keeping the sun off your face.  The tighter the weave, the longer it will hold its shape.

 

Brimming With Style

The hat I’m wearing is one of my favorites. It’s a wide brimmed fedora by Eric Javits. It’s an investment piece, but it’s classic and will last for years to come.

But as you can see below, there are plenty of look for less matches if you’re not yet ready to splurge. I’ve even included a Eugenia Kim hat from luxury resale giants TheRealReal (a fantastic place to score a secondhand steal!).

No matter what your style, I hope you find something you’ll happily look forward to wearing.

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Shape Up!

 

 

Keep your hats in shape by storing them on hat stands. These are the ones I use. Just be sure to dust off the tops of your hats during the off season (or just pop a sheet of acid free tissue paper over the tops).

 

 

 

 

For more round ups of the necessities you need in your wardrobe, keep an eye on  The Essential Lists.