Stay Sun Smart and Stylish with the Best Summer Hat Options
Who said sun safety cannot be cool? The perfect accessory for any sunny beach day or pool party is a stylish hat that will keep you looking fabulous while also protecting you from the sun's harmful rays. Whether you are bound to the bucket hat, keen on a cap, or won over by a wide brim, there is a hat for every head to keep you looking chic and protected.
Wonderful Wide Brim Hats for Versatile Sun Protection
Wide-brim hats have long been a staple of Australian culture, combining quality sun protection with durable, breathable materials and exceptional versatility. Many stylish options from Will & Bear can take you from the coast to the cafe, easily adapting to whatever you have planned. We love their Duke Straw Raffia Cowboy Hat for its effortless summer style and rugged, lived-in edge.
Wild Earth is another outlet that offers headwear for your next adventure, with the Tilley LTM6 Airflo Hat making a worthy companion. Meanwhile, the Patagonia Quandary Brimmer Hat is great for rugged roaming, built for hot days and dusty trails. Of course, no selection of hats is complete without the famous Australian Akubra, and both men's and women's options are available through R. M. Williams. We recommend the adventure-ready Akubra traveller hat for men, and either the exclusive Akubra RMW riverina hat or the lightweight Balmoral Akubra for women.
Beachy Bucket Hats for Coastal Comfort and Style
If the coast and the sand is your happy place, then a bucket hat is your best friend. City Beach gives you a wicked range of wonderful styles, from the Billabong Sands Bucket Hat to the classy Ava And Ever Annie Cord Bucket Hat. We rate Zulu & Zephyr's ZZ Logo Bucket Hat for utility and style, plus the soft cotton keeps your head snug. For your favourite woven options, Arms of Eve's hat selection brings beachside style and chic flexibility. Whether you are sea or streetside, their Mirabel Bucket Hat is effortlessly adaptable. Another option we love is the Jackson Sunhat to channel your inner laid-back cowboy.
Cool Caps for Casual and Sporty Looks
You really cannot go wrong with a casual baseball cap to accessorise any outfit, while also ensuring your beautiful face is protected from the sun. If sporty chic is your vibe and you need the perfect partner for a hot girl walk, then P.E Nation has got you covered. We rate their Heads Up Cap In Aqua & Optic White, with its 6-panel design and embroidered logo to keep you looking fresh. Of course, New Era are the GOAT when it comes to cool caps and will remain timelessly on point. Grab the New York Yankees MLB Essentials Midi 9TWENTY Cloth Strap cap if you want something that will pair with anything. If you are keen to make more of a statement, peep Camilla and Marc's hat collection. Their James Cap in Red is a real head-turner, or check out the Riptide Cap for a more subtle approach.
Party Vibes Hats for Festivals and Pool Parties
This is the section if you are after a hat to add extra flair to your festival outfit or make a pop at the pool party. If you are feeling funky, it is hard to look past Gorman's hats and headwear to really make a splash. Although it is a wide brim, we reckon their Antipasto Floppy Hat is much more suited to the vibey section, with its reversible design going from subtle and refined to 'it is time to party'. Taking Shape's Bohemian Reversible Hat has a beautiful floral print to embrace summer. The Fedora style is a sure outfit booster, and Morgan & Taylor's Morgan Cowboy Fedora is a chic, striking piece that easily pairs with a range of looks.
